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GREEN TWP. — Two people were taken into custody and criminal charges are reportedly forthcoming as a result of an ongoing investigation into an alleg
Ruane convicted of aggravated murder of her child Ruane GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — A Crown City, Ohio woman has been convicted of aggravated murder in the death of her 16-month old child, according to a news release from the office of Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren. Holdren announced Joyceann Louise Ruane, age 25, of Crown City, was convicted Thursday in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court of Aggravated Murder, a special category felony; a firearm specification, indicating Ruane used a firearm to facilitate the offense of Aggravated Murder; and Having Weapons While Under Disa...
Showing some holiday hospitality Gallia Sheriff Matt Champlin, pictured far right, along with Santa Claus and The Grinch, recently spent the afternoon visiting residents of long-term care facilities in the area. The visits, meant to spread a little holiday cheer, were safely done from outside the windows of residents. (Gallia Sheriff Facebook Page | Courtesy) Gallia Sheriff Matt Champlin, pictured far right, along with Santa Claus and The Grinch, recently spent the afternoon visiting residents of long-term care facilities in the area. The visits, meant to spread a little holiday cheer, were ...
Ruane convicted of aggravated murder of her child Ruane GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — A Crown City, Ohio woman has been convicted of aggravated murder in the death of her 16-month old child, according to a news release from the office of Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren. Holdren announced Joyceann Louise Ruane, age 25, of Crown City, was convicted Thursday in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court of Aggravated Murder, a special category felony; a firearm specification, indicating Ruane used a firearm to facilitate the offense of Aggravated Murder; and Having Weapons While Under Disa...