The Caledonia County Sheriffs Office will once again work the Caledonia County Fair

The Caledonia County Sheriff’s Office will once again work the Caledonia County Fair from Aug. 23-27. Under first-year Sheriff James Hemond, the department will resume its fair detail after a two-year hiatus. Hemond said it was a matter of tradition and community service, he said “It’s the Caledonia County Fair; the Caledonia County Sheriff’s office should be there.” Due to staffing issues, the sheriff’s office did not staff the fair in 2021 and 2022. Elected last fall, Hemond has grown the CCSO department roster from six to 12. While below the optimal roster of 20 to 25 deputies, Hemond said he was committed to resuming the fair detail regardless of staffing levels. For Caledonia County Fair Association president Chris Vance, the return of the local sheriff’s office is peace of mind. “It means more than I can tell you,” Vance said. “It’s just one less thing to worry about.