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Ohio University on trial: Is OU liable for officer’s abuse of Alison Arocho?
Ohio University stood trial in the Ohio Court of Claims related to its former officer’s repeated sexual abuse of a minor from 2005 to 2006.
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Interview with Alison Arocho, Ohio University lawsuit plaintiff
Alison Arocho is currently suing Ohio University, arguing OU is liable for repeated sexual abuse she suffered by one of its police officers from 2005 to 2006.
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Hopewell Health Centers employees form agency’s first union
Therapists at a Hopewell Health Centers location in Athens formed a union last month—the first group of Hopewell employees to do so.
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Hopewell therapists paid less than state average despite agency’s financial strength
Therapists who work at Hopewell Health’s Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services location on Columbus Road in Athens cited low pay and high caseloads as primary issues in their decision to unionize.
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Ex-police officer who shot and killed Nelsonville resident faces civil lawsuit
The family of Nelsonville resident Michael Whitmer is suing the former Hocking College police officer who shot and killed Whitmer, 37, while on duty last year. Cecil Morrison entered a no contest plea for criminal charges related to Michael Whitmer’s death in April. He surrendered his Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certificate but did not…
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Thompson wins? Wasserman declines to concede
Incumbent Athens County Auditor Jill Thompson, a Republican, appeared to have fended off Democratic challenger Ric Wasserman in Tuesday’s election, according to preliminary results. Thompson was the only Republican on the ballot to win a majority of votes in Athens County’s preliminary election results. Wasserman declined to concede the election when he spoke to the…
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Voters approve nearly all township levies, reject one
530 words | About 2 minute read Athens County voters approved local levies, rejecting only one, while passing issues permitting alcohol sales at various locations as well, according to preliminary election results. One levy failsAlbany voted on an additional tax to support current village expenses, which failed with 43.09% of voters in favor. Other levies…
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Incumbent Eliason coasts to commissioner victory
Incumbent Athens County Commissioner Lenny Eliason, a Democrat, secured a seventh term in a three-way race that pitted him against independent candidate Bill Hayes and Republican candidate Alex Burcher. “I’m thankful for the support I’ve gotten all these years from the voters and look forward to supporting them these next four years,” Eliason said. Eliason…
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The state of Hocking College in six graphs
Many concerned over the administration of Hocking College amid recent controversy point to declines in staffing and enrollment, which they attribute to mismanagement. One place these concerns arise is “4 the LOVE of Hocking College,” a private Facebook group comprising more than 100 current and former college employees organizing to overhaul the current college administration,…
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Ohio University may face trial in suit related to former officer’s rape of minor
A judge recently denied Ohio University’s motion for summary judgment in a case related to a former OU police officer’s repeated sexual abuse of a minor in 2005-06. The survivor’s lawyer says the case will likely head to trial in November. In an affidavit, plaintiff Alison Arocho alleges former OU Police Department Officer Robert A.…
