Editor's Pick Old-school Hall County chief deputy retires after 42 years JEFF BAHR Grand Island Independent Dec 14, 2021 Dec 14, 2021 Updated May 23, 2023 0 Last month, Jim Castleberry wrapped up a 42-year career with the Hall County Sheriff’s Department. Doniphan Herald, courtesy Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JEFF BAHR Grand Island Independent Over his 42 years with the Hall County Sheriff’s Department, Jim Castleberry was happiest during the 18 years he worked in uniformed patrol.kAm%96C6 H2D =6DD DEC6DD :? E96 ;@3[ 2?5 96 6?;@J65 H@C<:?8 EC277:4]k^AmkAmw6 2=D@ =:<65 H@C<:?8 2CC6DE H2CC2?ED]k^AmkAmxE H2D 7F? 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