KENTON COUNTY, Ky. — Kenton County Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Korzenborn announced his retirement Tuesday morning. Korzenborn has occupied the sheriff’s seat for 26 years and announced his retirement in an open letter to county residents.

Korzenborn also used the announcement to endorse Jude Hehman, the current mayor of Fort Mitchell, as his successor. Hehman announced his run for the sheriff’s seat in October.

“During my tenure, our team has built a Sheriff’s Office that is recognized across the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” Korzenborn wrote in his letter. “I have never taken your confidence for granted and have been grateful for the deputies and staff who have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me.”

Korzenborn references the recent death of his wife, Ruth Korzenborn, who died in June , as o

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