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Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore Appointed President of Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI)

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Cincinnati, Ohio – The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has selected its board and officers for 2024, with Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore leading as president. This marks Moore’s second consecutive term as president of the transportation agency. The newly appointed officers will serve a one-year term, effective immediately. Moore expressed his enthusiasm in working alongside his fellow board members to continue improving the region’s quality of life and economic vitality. He praised OKI as a national model for how a metropolitan planning organization can transform a region, crediting CEO Mark Policinski and … Read more

Waverly Woman Indicted for Murder and Fraudulent Charges in Wood County Grand Jury Indictments

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PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – Melody Ann Anderson, a resident of Waverly, has been indicted on charges of murder, concealment of a deceased human body, as well as 21 counts of fraudulent use of an access device. She is accused of killing a man and hiding his body. The charges against Anderson stem from an investigation into the disappearance of Robert Marshall Throckmorton, who was reported missing by his family in May 2022. Anderson, who was in a relationship with Throckmorton, told authorities that she shot him after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault her, and … Read more

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Reflects on Time in Office, Praises Sheriff Penzone for Displaying Exceptional Character

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio recently opened up about his time in office, his future political aspirations, and his respect for outgoing Sheriff Paul Penzone. Arpaio, known for his controversial policies, spoke highly of Penzone and praised his character, despite their policy disagreements. During a candid interview, Arpaio shared his admiration for Penzone, the only politician from the Maricopa County government who attended Arpaio’s late wife’s funeral. Arpaio acknowledged their differences in policy but emphasized his respect for Penzone’s character. Arpaio, who served as Maricopa County Sheriff from 1993 to 2016, … Read more

St. Johns County Commissioner Files Federal Lawsuit Against Fellow Commissioners Over Alleged Unlawful Campaigning

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Johns County commissioner has filed a federal lawsuit against her fellow commissioners, alleging that they wrongly accused her of campaigning during a public meeting. The commissioner in question, Krista Joseph, raised concerns about unchecked development and distributed a flyer about the upcoming county primary, which would involve three of her fellow commissioners. While Joseph argued that she was making a public service announcement, two commissioners interrupted her, claiming she was campaigning. After the incident, the county’s general counsel warned Joseph that she had crossed a line of decorum … Read more