Sheriff Probes Facebook Claim of Dead Child Buried
Athens County Sheriff says a late night March 7 post alleging a woman killed her child and was aided by relatives is false. No pregnancy or birth evidence found. the juvenile involved denied statements. Investigation continues to identify the post’s source. Det. Ryan Gillette credited for rapid work.
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Pretrial motions filed in Westfield Place arson
Pretrial motions were filed last week in an aggravated arson case against Athens woman Lisa M. May 34. The state asks to join two cases as part of a course of criminal conduct involving the same victim Lili Chandler. Defense seeks expert witness fees for an independent arson investigator and a private investigator to aid in preparing May's defense.
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Eric Brehm
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Ex-colleague convicted in Ohio deputy's 1981 slaying
A former deputy, Mitchell Ruble, was found guilty of aggravated murder in the 1981 slaying of Lt. Ray Joe Clark in Marietta Ohio. The 65 year old was convicted at his second trial after a hung jury last fall. Sentencing set for April 28.
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Marietta
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First participant begins Athens County Veterans Court program
The Athens County Veterans Court accepted its first participant in January after approval last fall. Judge George McCarthy said the case involved drug possession and the individual is in early treatment through the VA and local counseling. The program aims to reduce or avoid prison time and could expand to about a dozen participants, with completion typically lasting one to two years.
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Iconic Logan Roundhouse Lost To Blaze
The Logan Roundhouse also called Stewart's Folly burned Friday night in Logan. Built in the 1970s, the concrete structure was destroyed as firefighters battled the blaze. The cause is under investigation with the State Fire Marshal's office notified. Logan Fire Department Logan Police and Hocking County EMS responded to the scene.
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Athens Bill of Rights seeks November ballot charter
The Athens Bill of Rights Committee plans a new signature drive to place a charter initiative on the November ballot. The proposal would ban injecting wastewater and fracking use of county water, with a revised form detailing county government structure and a charter review process. The group aims for at least 500 but up to 2,000 valid signatures, launching the drive on the primary election date.
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Husted
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Ohio official rejects medical marijuana petition
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine rejected the petition from Ohioans for Medical Marijuana, citing problems with wording about licensed cultivation facilities and impairment determinations. Two other medical marijuana proposals await his review within 10 days as Ohio grapples with the issue after last fall’s defeat of a broader legalization ballot measure.
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Columbus. Ohio
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Alexander Local open house for new bus garage
Alexander Local Schools will host an open house for its new bus garage facility from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday March 1. The public is invited to tour the facility meet the staff and enjoy snacks.
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