Nelsonville woman pleads guilty in elderly death case
Nelsonville, Shannon Campbell, 38, pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to provide for a functionally impaired person and one count each of theft from an elderly or disabled person, robbery, and illegal use of food stamps Related to the death of Rosemary Vincent. Her husband, Jerry Campbell II, faces added charges including kidnapping and methamphetamine manufacture The case features a lengthy plea agreement and ongoing motions for a special prosecutor amid a large witness roster and family connections.
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Opening weekend in Athens boosts campus arrests and citations
With Ohio University students back, Athens Police report increased arrests for underage drinking and disorderly conduct amid large crowds on Mill and Palmer streets. City and university police note weekend activity rises as students adjust, predicting a busy period around Halloween and street events.
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Federal Hocking meeting on school district grounds planned
The Federal Hocking Local School District will hold a buildings and grounds committee meeting on Wednesday at 8 a.m. in the library conference room. Stewart will preside, and attendees will discuss facility projects and related needs.
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Banks Named New Deputy in Athens County Sheriff’s Office
Joel Banks, a Southeast Ohio native and military veteran, joined the Athens County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy after a nine month absence from the area. Sheriff Rodney Smith highlighted Banks’s community focus as key, with field training under Jon Arnold Jr. Banks said the role fulfills his desire to help others, a mindset rooted in his Afghanistan service and his belief in talking with people to learn and meet their needs. Arnold praised Banks as an excellent recruit who treats others with respect and shows a strong desire to learn.
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Shade man charged after major crimes unit investigation
Kevin B. Smith, 34, faces a second degree felony for illegal manufacturing of a Schedule controlled substance after the Athens Major Crimes Unit found 88 cultivated marijuana plants, grow equipment, dried marijuana, $7,991 in cash, and butane honey oil equipment at 799 Old State Route 33 in Shade. The probe, aided by Hocking County and Athens County agencies, continues with possible additional charges.
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Theft reports fill Athens County area crimes log
The Athens County sheriff and Athens Police document multiple thefts from Aug 21 to Aug 23 including a wallet with 90 dollars and prescription drugs, a stolen 10 foot boat, a radar unit from a vehicle, and several garage and home burglaries. Incidents span Glouster Athens and The Plains with items like a Mitsubishi Backhoe, two antique signs, and a stolen Acer computer.
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Carthage Two Trustees Set 9 AM Special Meeting
The Carthage Two trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the township garage to discuss the white truck that was wrecked.
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