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Convicted Sheriff Sued By County
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County has filed a civil lawsuit against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to seek recovery of $85,406 in salary and benefits received by Kelly while he was under suspension. Kelly… Read More
Sheriff Smith Added to Lawsuit
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith has been added as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed by a former deputy sheriff. The Athens Messenger previously reported that an attorney representing… Read More
Deputy Remembers K9 Ryder
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Best friend, partner, guardian angel. Those were just some of the words Deputy John Kulchar used on Friday to describe Athens County Sheriff’s Office canine Ryder. Ryder, along with his… Read More
Fundraiser for Deputy Reaches More Than $10,000
By: Susan Tebben
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A fundraising page posted to benefit an Athens County Sheriff’s Deputy who lost his home, belongings and his canine partner, Ryder, has raised more than $10,000 in less than 24… Read More
Arson Ruled Out in Fire That Claimed Life of K9
By: Susan Tebben
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Update 4:07 p.m.: A memorial service has been scheduled for April 15 at 1 p.m. at Christ Community Wesleyan Church in Albany. No graveside services will be held. Though the… Read More
Kelly Appeals Sentence And Contempt Order
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Former Athens County sheriff Patrick Kelly filed notice Thursday that he is appealing his conviction on 18 felony charges and has asked to be freed while the appeal is pending…. Read More
Canine Officer Dies In Fire
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Update 4:26 p.m. – Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith said a memorial service will be planned for canine officer Ryder, but no details are available. A beloved member of the Athens… Read More
Third Case Filed By Fired, Rehired, Then Fired Sheriff’s Deputy
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Another appeal has been filed with the State Personnel Board of Review concerning the second termination of a former Athens County sheriff’s office deputy. A case filed in late March… Read More
Athens Co. Sheriff Reflects On First Year
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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“It’s not a job, it’s a way of life.” That was how Sheriff Rodney Smith described his role as he prepared to take the oath of office for the fourth… Read More
New Sheriff Asks to Be Part of Lawsuit
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Even before he took the oath of office Monday to officially become Athens County sheriff, court papers were filed in an attempt to add Rodney Smith to a federal lawsuit…. Read More
Athens County Democrats Appoint Smith As Sheriff Once Again
By: Ann Jacob
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Athens County Democrats have appointed a new sheriff for the fourth time. After being appointed for the first time one-year ago this month, Rodney Smith was appointed to Acting Athens… Read More
County Will Try To Recover Compensation Given To Kelly
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The Athens County Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to file a civil action against former sheriff Patrick Kelly to try to recover compensation Kelly received while under suspension awaiting trial. Kelly… Read More