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Athens County prosecutor handed off personal connection’s DV case
Keller Blackburn said he was overly familiar with “the truthfulness of the parties involved” in Bryan Wharton’s domestic violence case.
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Prosecutor says personal knowledge didn’t affect investigation
He said personal knowledge played a role in an offer of immunity made during the investigation, however.
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Athens County prosecutor implicated a personal connection in drug case
The woman was identified in indictments but has not been charged. A special prosecutor was assigned to handle the case — eventually.
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Athens County prosecutor’s actions ethically dubious, experts say
Experts question Keller Blackburn’s personal ties to an investigation’s subject. The investigation has been cited in her divorce.
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Conservatives don’t have a lock on virtue or family values
Many Republican politicians and pundits insist on riling up their base with cultural issues that are often inaccurate or totally made up.
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Inside Courts: Ohio University dodges responsibility for student’s hazing death
The decision by the Ohio Court of Claims means that OU will not have to face Collin Wiant’s family in a trial.
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Timothy McDonald
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Jon Hanning officiating. A visitation will take place on Saturday from 12 p.m. until the time of service. The Combined Color Guard Unit will conduct military honors beginning at 1 p.m.
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Dog of the Week: Guy
GUY, 6-26-23, male terrier mix, 1.4yo, 58#, FOUND at the public square in Nelsonville.
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Cat of the Week: Rockee
Meet Rockee, whose namesake comes from Rock Riffle Road, where she was found all by herself as a little kitten and rescued. Female, approx 4 months

