Some of DeWitt County's finest were recently recognized.

This week the DeWitt County Board and Sheriff Jered Shofner honored two local deputies for going above and beyond the call of duty.  Deputies Scott Pippin and Luke Werts received special plaques in front of the County Board Thursday night.

Sheriff Shofner explains Deputy Werts took quick action in the May arrest of a drug induced driver, while Deputy Pippin was key to solving a 2011 armed robbery in Wapella.

[audio:deputyhonor.mp3]Sheriff Shofner[/audio]

Deputies Werts and Pippin were nominated for the recognition by the employees of the Sheriff's office.