Ford County board has vision for future of historic jail

PAXTON – More than a decade ago, it was a dark and dreary, dungeon-like building that housed some of Ford County's most notorious criminals.

The former Ford County sheriff's residence and jail still has that same gloomy look and feel today, but it should soon have an entirely different use.

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