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Policing & Courts

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    Lawsuit refiled based on absent records from 25 years ago

    Dani Kington

    July 23, 2026

    A woman who was sexually abused as a child by a then-Ohio University police officer refiled a lawsuit against the university this month. Read More

Policing

  • OU protest cases resolve with community service

    OU protest cases resolve with community service

    July 9, 2026
  • Local law enforcement use surveillance tech amid public concern (Updated)

    Local law enforcement use surveillance tech amid public concern (Updated)

    June 25, 2026
  • Family sues after bystander killed during Meigs County police chase

    Family sues after bystander killed during Meigs County police chase

    January 8, 2026
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Courts

  • Lawsuit refiled based on absent records from 25 years ago

    Lawsuit refiled based on absent records from 25 years ago

    July 23, 2026
  • Local woman appeals prosecutorial misconduct claim

    Local woman appeals prosecutorial misconduct claim

    July 9, 2026
  • OU protest cases resolve with community service

    OU protest cases resolve with community service

    July 9, 2026
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