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Retired Chief to Serve as Interim Pike County Sheriff
By: Associated Press
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WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) – A retired police chief will serve as interim sheriff in a southern Ohio county. The Columbus Dispatch reports that 71-year-old Jim Nelson was selected Thursday night… 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

Former Sheriff’s Secretary Re-trial Set For Monday
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The former Meigs County Sheriff’s secretary accused of taking funds while serving in that position is scheduled for a second jury trial beginning on Monday. Mary Kimes, 46, of Middleport… Read More

Second Jury Trial for Meigs Co. Sheriff’s Secretary To Begin Monday
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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The former Meigs County Sheriff’s secretary accused of taking funds while serving in that position is scheduled for a second jury trial beginning on Monday. Mary Kimes, 46, of Middleport… Read More

Officials, Public React to Kelly Sentence
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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With former Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly being sentenced to seven years in prison on Friday, many say they are glad the case is over, but note that no one… Read More

Former Sheriff Pat Kelly Sentenced to 7 Years In Prison
By: Susan Tebben
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The former Athens County Sheriff who was found guilty on 18 felony counts including corruption and theft in office charges will now spend seven years in prison on the charges…. Read More

Meeting Set For Appointment Of Sheriff
By: Athens Messenger staff reports
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Athens County Democrats are scheduled to meet this coming Wednesday to appoint a replacement for former sheriff Patrick Kelly, according to County Democratic Chairman Alan Trout. Rodney Smith has been… Read More