Washington County Sheriff’s department staff say thanks for gifts from area communities Monday. Photos by Sally Y. Hart

Washington County communities took the time to thank local law enforcement for their work. Jason Collier, pastor of the United Church of Crawfordsville and Ainsworth Community Church, presented the gifts Monday afternoon to Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar on behalf of the communities. The gifts included snacks, chocolate and handmade cards from area children.

Dunbar said thanks to those who dropped off the gifts and explained he will follow laws regarding donations and share with county employees as required. Dunbar then gave the children in attendance a sticker making each of them a junior officer for the day.