Scott Swanson
Russ Burger has traveled a long way since graduating from Sweet Home High School, but it looks like his next stop will be at a different level from his current position as Lane County Sheriff.
He is awaiting Senate confirmation of President Obama’s nomination to serve as U.S. marshal for the state of Oregon.
Burger, 48, said he decided to apply for the marshal’s position after Dennis Merrill announced his retirement because “it’s…