County Court Judge Carlton Clark announced his intentions to retire December 31st after 13 years of bench service to Dawson and Gosper counties in the states 11th Judicial District.

A judicial resources commission will soon meet to determine if Clarks position should be replaced within the district or moved elsewhere in the state.

In addition to Gosper and Dawson counties, the 11th Judicial District includes Arthur, Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, McPherson, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, Hayes, Perkins, Red Willow and Thomas counties.