Plains man indicted for felonious assault
James J. Holland, 46, of The Plains, was indicted on a second degree felonious assault charge for allegedly shooting Ronald Anderson in Holland's apartment Thursday night. Anderson, also 46, was treated at a hospital and later transferred to Grant Medical Center in Columbus in fair condition. Holland faces arraignment next Monday in Athens County Common Pleas Court with bond set at 50,000 dollars cash or surety and remains jailed at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. The incident occurred at 9:36 p.m. Thursday. the two were described as friends and the investigation is ongoing as Anderson cannot be interviewed.
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the Plains
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Holland
Pholland
Athens County
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Pital
Grant Medical
Columbus
Athens County Sheriff’s Office
Rodney Smith
Smith
Athens County Prosecutor's Office
Auction nets 90000 for sheriff's office in Ohio
In New Philadelphia Tuscarawas County at the Justice Center a Thompson submachine gun sold for 90000, well above its 37000 appraisal, with Ryan Armstrong of Dover the winning bidder for an anonymous buyer. Total auction proceeds reached 93275 for gear and weapons for deputies. Sheriff Orvis Campbell praised the results while noting concerns about rising violence and a shift to scenario based training.
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Orvis Campbell
Campbell
Ed Jones
JR. Jones
Chris Abbuh
Commis
Sheriff's Department
Taxing the tourists five percent admission tax first reading
Nelsonville considers a five percent admission tax for tourists with a first reading held. The measure would take effect January 1, 2018 if four of seven council members vote to pass. Exemptions may be debated, including school events, as departments anticipate impacts on police, fire, water and sewer services.
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Nelsonville
Ohio
Charles Barga
Council
Greg Smith
Linda Watkins
Garry Dickerson
Ohio Department of Taxation
My Sister's Place marks 40th anniversary in Athens area
My Sister's Place celebrates 40 years serving Athens Hocking and Vinton counties with shelter outreach counseling and court advocacy for adults and children. Founded in 1977 it became the first DV shelter licensed to bill Medicaid. event featured silent auction dinner and jazz benefiting the organization and its ongoing work.
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Nelsonville
Kelly Cooke
Cooke
My Sister's Place
Athens
Hocking
Vinton Counties
Stuart's Opera House
Ohio
Ohio Department of Mental Health
Athens County
Hocking County
Vinton County
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