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Former JFS director enters not guilty plea
Jean Demosky faces eight felony counts related to misuse of government resources for a private children’s nonprofit through county JFS.
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JFS director arrested on felony theft in office charge
Prosecutors allege Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky used county resources for her own benefit.
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County prosecutor misconduct claim falls flat
A defense attorney argued the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office had engaged in misconduct, but a local judge was not convinced.
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After months in ICE custody, brothers to pursue voluntary departure
The brothers’ immigration attorney said they will seek voluntary departure from the U.S. due to the toll of ongoing ICE detention.
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Brothers facing charges in Athens County handed over to ICE
It was not immediately clear how events unfolded locally or whether local officials cooperated with federal immigration agents.
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Former Athens County Auditor’s Office employee charged with theft in office
Former Deputy Auditor Kristen Andrews faces two third-degree felony charges.
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Nelsonville City Council adopts (?) union contracts amidst legal questions
Nelsonville’s public service employees and firefighters have new contracts, but their approval by Nelsonville City Council Monday night was overshadowed by controversy within the council.
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Chauncey mayor takes county commissioner candidacy to state supreme court
The Athens County Board of Elections rejected Amy Renner’s petition to challenge an incumbent county commissioner in the Democratic primary.
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Defense lays out arguments in appeal of Caden Cox menacing case
Matthew Kmosko supervised Cox at the Hocking College Student Center when he allegedly pointed a knife at Cox, causing him to fear for his life.
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Former Athens housing authority director sentenced for multi-million dollar theft
Former Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority Director Jodi Rickard pleaded guilty to seven felony charges on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.
