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Jury Duty Alert: Weather Forces Cleveland County Jurors to Report on Tuesday, Jan. 23

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NORMAN, Okla. – Judges in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, have made the decision to reschedule the reporting and selection of prospective jurors due to anticipated severe weather conditions. This announcement comes as a heads-up to all residents who have received a summons for jury duty on Monday, Jan. 22. Instead, jurors are now instructed to report to the court on Tuesday, Jan. 23. It is important to note that the reporting time remains the same as stated on the original summons. Inclement weather often poses challenges and disruptions to various aspects of daily life, and the … Read more

Albany County Settles Lawsuit for $1.2 Million in 2018 Deputy-Involved Shooting

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LARAMIE, Wyoming — Albany County recently reached a settlement of $1.2 million in a lawsuit related to the fatal shooting of Robbie Ramirez in 2018. Ramirez, a 39-year-old man with a history of mental illness, was unarmed when he was shot by former Albany County Sheriff’s deputy Derek Colling. The settlement agreement was made public following a ruling by the Wyoming Supreme Court, which stated that settlement agreements involving government agencies are considered public records. The lawsuit, filed in 2020 by Ramirez’s mother, Debra Hinkel, named Colling, then-Sheriff Dave O’Malley, and Albany County as defendants. … Read more

Tehama County Grand Jury Report Unveils Damning Findings Against Groundwater Sustainability Agency

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Red Bluff, California – The recently released 2023 Tehama County Grand Jury Report has exposed various issues within the Tehama County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). The report, which sheds light on the agency’s shortcomings, is now available for public access. The report can be found at the following link: [insert link here]. Columnist Shanna Long has done an excellent job summarizing the report and providing an explanation of the new survey mailings for well registration. I encourage readers to refer to her article in Thursday’s edition of our newspaper or access it online for a … Read more

Judge Declares Alleged $4M Settlement Invalid for Ottawa County Health Officer Amid Legal Battle

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OTTAWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN – A judge has declined to enforce an alleged $4M settlement for the Ottawa County health officer, stating that the agreement was not in compliance with legal requirements. The health officer, who filed a lawsuit against the county, claimed that she was wrongfully terminated from her position. However, the judge ruled that the settlement did not follow the necessary steps for approval. The dispute arose when the health officer was let go by Ottawa County. Alleging that her termination was unjustified, she pursued legal action against the county. Eventually, a settlement agreement … Read more