Regional corrections gets new boss

The region's correctional services for five counties, including Carlton, has found a replacement for its outgoing leadership.

The Arrowhead Regional Corrections executive board announced Monday that it had appointed Becky Pogatchnik as executive director. She's replacing Wally Kostich, who is retiring after serving the organization in various capacities for 37 years.

In the role, Pogatchnik will lead a staff of more than 250 people, and be responsible for ensuring probation services in Carlton, Cook, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties, a news release said. She'll also oversee correctiona...