Sgt. Ray Allen, a 20-year-veteran of the Grand Isle Sheriff's Department, was sworn in as sheriff Wednesday, succeeding his late wife, Sheriff Connie Allen, who took her own life last month.

Deputy Grand Isle County Sheriff Ray Allen has been chosen to succeed his wife as sheriff. The county Democratic party made the announcement on Monday.

This week, the Sheriff's Department in Grand Isle is continuing a camping tradition that instills good values in local kids. The camp holds special meaning this year because of the recent death of its founder Sheriff Connie Allen.

Most school budgets in the state were passed back in March at Town Meeting. But five school districts have been unable to get voter approval of budgets -- and three of them are in the Grand Isle Supervisory Union.