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Policing & Courts

  • Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins (left) appears at his arraignment April 24, 2026.

    County commissioner’s intimidation charge dismissed

    Keri Johnson

    April 24, 2026

    The court dismissed Charlie Adkins’ intimidation charge without prejudice, meaning it could be brought again. Read More

Policing

  • Family sues after bystander killed during Meigs County police chase

    Family sues after bystander killed during Meigs County police chase

    January 8, 2026
  • Brothers facing charges in Athens County handed over to ICE

    Brothers facing charges in Athens County handed over to ICE

    November 3, 2025
  • Highway patrol trooper returns to duty after deadly July crash

    Highway patrol trooper returns to duty after deadly July crash

    October 30, 2025
More Policing News

Courts

  • OU students plead not guilty to protest charges

    OU students plead not guilty to protest charges

    April 23, 2026
  • Landlord’s harassment case officially wraps up

    Landlord’s harassment case officially wraps up

    April 23, 2026
  • City to recover $205k from cyber theft

    City to recover $205k from cyber theft

    April 2, 2026
More Courts News

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