Settlement Talks Open in OU Lawman Overtime Case
Ohio University police lieutenant Chris Johnson seeks overtime pay for time on paid administrative leave. A tentative settlement has been filed with the Court of Claims, with OU and Johnson’s lawyers aiming to finalize within 90 days. Johnson was on leave, later suspended, and returned after a civil rights ruling cleared alleged harassment claims.
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Nelsonville man pleads guilty to assault and weapons
Nelsonville 26 year old Jonathan L. Preast pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and having weapons under disability for an incident in February that left his wife with a gunshot wound. He faced felonious assault domestic violence and weapons charges originally. Sentencing hearing set for October 8 with a joint recommendation for four and a half years in prison and possible release after 12 months pending a favorable report. He must have no contact with the victim or her family.
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Ohio says Class II injection wells safe and regulated
A Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management letter argues Ohio regulates brine disposal strictly, inspects wells, and asserts no groundwater contamination from injection wells since 1983. It notes interstate brine transport limits by state authority and references C8 contamination concerns from a DuPont plant. Poole warns future risks and gaps in district reach.
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Dust Safety Frustration Rises Over Flooding Road Repairs
Residents at a Thursday meeting pressed officials to fix a flooding prone Dutch Creek road with chip and seal upgrades amid heavy dust, safety and health concerns. They suggested temporary relocation for Cynthia Madej, while officials acknowledge temporary improvements but cite funding and long term relocation as ongoing challenges.
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Assault reported near Hocking College
Hocking College Police Department issued an alert Friday about an alleged assault early Friday morning along the path to Sycamore and Summit halls from the Hocking Adena bike path. The incident reportedly occurred between midnight and 1 a.m. with masked assailants and weapons seen. The alert added safety tips for students including walking with a friend and staying in well lit areas.
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Sex offense reported on Ohio University campus
Ohio University Police investigate a fourth sex offense this semester on campus. A Sept. 3 incident alleges a male acquaintance had nonconsensual sexual contact with a female student. case under investigation. Separate Sept. 4 incident leads to charge against Reginald Williams II, 19, with a preliminary hearing Sept. 17. A Sept. 5 alleged rape in a dorm on South Green is being probed. a prior Aug. 29 groin-tap incident near East Union Street involved a male known to the victim.
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Water contamination risk from injection wells examined
Poole notes groundwater moves slowly and leaks into the aquifer would take years to reach wells. He supports monitoring wells near injection sites to speed detection and intends to review FRAC FOCUS data for chemicals already tested by the system. He will respond to the division's letter. related letters are attached online.
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