-
·
County commissioner’s intimidation charge dismissed
The court dismissed Charlie Adkins’ intimidation charge without prejudice, meaning it could be brought again.
-
·
County commissioner indicted in JFS theft case (Updated)
Commissioner Charlie Adkins was charged Monday with witness intimidation in the case against Athens County Jobs and Family Services Director Jean Demosky.
-
·
Re-elected county commissioner pushes back against ‘unfair’ media coverage
At a press conference, Charlie Adkins responded to allegations about the county’s management of its emergency medical service — and said he “couldn’t afford” to protest his opponent’s candidacy.
-
·
Brief investigation finds EMS employee did not violate Hatch Act
The employee was suspended after criticizing county EMS work conditions at a press conference held by a former county commissioner candidate.
-
·
County employee under investigation after press conference appearance
An Athens County EMS employee — now on leave — spoke about working conditions at an Oct. 24 press conference organized by independent county commissioner candidate Jon Rose.
-
·
Democrats questioned signers of candidate petition challenging Adkins (Updated)
Although candidate petitions are public record and it’s legal to contact signatories, backers of Jon Rose said the queries felt intrusive and discouraging.
-
·
Commissioners candidates talk county issues at voter forum
Incumbent Charlie Adkins and political newcomer Jon Rose addressed Athens County voters at a forum on Sept. 24.
-
·
Chauncey mayor kept out of county commissioner race
Incumbent Charlie Adkins now faces no opposition in primary or general elections.
-
·
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.