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House bill would strip $750k from Baileys Trail org

Policing & Courts

  • Jean Demosky (left) and her attorney Jonathan Tyack (right) at a pre-trial hearing.

    Former JFS director waives right to speedy trial

    Al Maloney

    June 17, 2026

    The decision will push back Jean Demosky’s trial on charges related to alleged mismanagement of organizational finances. 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
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Courts

  • Former JFS director waives right to speedy trial

    Former JFS director waives right to speedy trial

    June 17, 2026
  • Appellate court doesn’t rule on Nelsonville governments (Updated)

    Appellate court doesn’t rule on Nelsonville governments (Updated)

    June 12, 2026
  • Survivor advocacy org seeks to add defendants to lawsuit

    Survivor advocacy org seeks to add defendants to lawsuit

    May 7, 2026
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