Former sheriff testifies in unusual drug trial in Athens
Former Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly testified for the defense in a marijuana case against Ronald H. Linker. Linker, self‑represented, was found guilty last week of illegal marijuana cultivation and tampering with evidence.
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Trump taps Gorsuch for Scalia seat on Supreme Court
President Trump nominated federal Judge Neil M. Gorsuch from Denver to fill the late Antonin Scalia's Supreme Court seat. The choice, likely to win Senate confirmation, keeps the court's conservative balance but sparks partisan debate over his views on gun rights immigration police use of force and transgender rights. The East Room announcement staged for prime time underscored a combative nomination process seen as unusually partisan. See SCOTUS on page A2.
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Nelsonville lacks quorum on electric aggregation ballot
Nelsonville council failed to meet quorum for a special meeting as only three members attended. With a Wednesday deadline to place electric aggregation on the May 2 ballot, officials manned by Kevin Dotson voiced disappointment. The next chance to put the measure before voters is in November.
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Terry Koons
Taylor Sappington
Cory Taylor
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Ed Mash
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