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Athens County social services director arrested on theft in office charge
ATHENS, Ohio — The executive director of Athens County Job and Family Services was arrested yesterday on a felony theft in office charge in connection with allegations she created a nonprofit using county resources to provide goods to ineligible recipients, including a family member. Jean Demosky was charged with theft in office, a third-degree felony,…
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Funeral held today for Ohio National Guard pilot killed in Iraq air crash
WILMINGTON, Ohio – Funeral services will be held Friday for an Ohio National Guard pilot killed in a military aircraft crash in Iraq. Capt.…
USDA warns of lead contamination in frozen chicken nuggets sold at Walmart
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning consumers about frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart that may be contaminated with unsafe…
Scioto County grand jury returns 14 indictments including attempted murder, drug trafficking
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Scioto County grand jury returned 14 indictments on March 20, including charges of attempted murder, felonious assault, and aggravated drug…
Toxic plume remains under Waverly Walmart and new Aldi’s
WAVERLY, Ohio — Toxic chemicals remain in groundwater beneath a property that houses the Waverly Walmart store and a new Aldi under construction, according…
Five-year-old sole survivor of Lancaster house fire that killed three family members
LANCASTER, Ohio — A father, mother, and their 9-month-old son died in a house fire early Wednesday morning in Lancaster, with only their 5-year-old…