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Bellar Case Raises Questions About Possible ‘Systematic Failure’
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It took a long, angry post on Facebook to trigger a full investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within an Athens-area family. The post, made last… Read More
Law Enforcement Investigating Whether Facebook Post Is From Missing Girl
By: David Forster
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(UPDATE 4/28/21 1:22 p.m.) Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn on Wednesday confirmed the Facebook post from Monday was made by Serah Bellar. _____________________________________ ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County law… Read More
Parent Support Group
The Athens County Prosecutor’s Office started the parent support group to offer help for parents that have children battling an addiction or are currently in recovery. The group meets for… Read More
Nelsonville Man Sentenced To 9 Years In Burglary Case
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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A Nelsonville man is headed to prison for nine years after orchestrating the robbery of his own roommate with the help of two others. Bradley D. Hairston, 23, appeared… Read More
Two Area Youth Organizations Receive Grants from Law Enforcement
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Two local organizations are recipients of grants provided by the Athens County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. In separate news releases, it was announced that both the… Read More
Couple Charged With Mistreatment And Theft
Athens County Prosecutor’s Office Press Release – Jerry Campbell, 43, and Shannon Campbell, 37, of Nelsonville were each indicted by an Athens County Grand Jury charging two (2) counts of… Read More
Athens Man Has Judicial Release Denied
By: Joe Higgins | Athens Messenger
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An Athens man sentenced to eight years in prison for robbing an Ohio University student has been denied a chance of early judicial release. Nicholas Dowler, 26, appeared in Athens… Read More