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Kelly Linger to Assume Role as Columbiana County Municipal Court Judge Starting July 23

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LISBON, Ohio — Kelly Linger, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in both prosecution and defense, has been appointed as the new judge of the Columbiana County Municipal Court. Set to start on July 23, Linger steps into a role vacated by former Judge Katelyn Dickey earlier this year. Governor Mike DeWine announced Linger’s appointment late last week, marking a significant move in the local judiciary. Dickey had left her position following a new appointment to the Seventh District Court of Appeals at the end of March. Linger, an assistant prosecutor and one of three … Read more

Mahoning County Judge Pleads Guilty to Hit-and-Run Crash with Bicyclist: Restitution Questions Linger

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Canfield, Ohio – R. Scott Krichbaum, a judge in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court, has pleaded guilty to reckless operation and improperly overtaking/passing a vehicle after crashing his SUV into a bicyclist. However, the legal consequences for Krichbaum may not be over. Krichbaum, 71, was fined $400 with $100 in court costs by visiting judge David E. Stucki from Stark County. The incident occurred on November 16th when Krichbaum crashed into 19-year-old Cameron J. Wyant on Sharrott Road in Beaver. Wyant was thrown off his bicycle and into a ditch. Krichbaum left the scene, and … Read more