Alleged rapist of 9 year old pleads innocent in Ohio
Terry L. Smathers, 40, of Glouster, arraigned in Athens County Common Pleas Court on two first-degree felony counts of rape involving a 9-year-old girl. His bond was set at $500,000 as prosecutors cite the alleged admission and flight risk.
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Longtime Columbus drug trafficker sentenced to 16 years
Eric J. Miller, 37, pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity eight counts of trafficking in heroin two counts of money laundering and three counts of possession of criminal tools. Judge George McCarthy imposed 16 years in prison with five years post release control. Miller, known as E, trafficked drugs from Columbus to Southeast Ohio across a decade.
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Grace Edwards show separation on economic issues
Jay Edwards and Sarah Grace debated the Ohio House 94th District race at Athens Public Library. They disagreed on economics including minimum wage and fracking as voters prepare for the November 8 election. The League of Women Voters sponsored the nearly two hour event moderated by Ellsworth Holden with questions from a media panel and audience. Grace did not support a $15 wage. Grace is a Democrat from Athens and Edwards is a Republican from Nelsonville.
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