Widener recently resigned as a history teacher at Miami East Junior High School and as the girl's varsity basketball coach at Miami East High School.
If convicted as charged, the 37-year-old Widener could get a maximum of 12 months in prison and a fine as high as $2,500. He could also lose his teaching certificate for the state of Ohio.
Widener is a Miami East High School graduate. He has been teaching and coaching at his alma mater since 1995.
An arraignment date is set for later this month.
Steve.Baker@WHIOTV.com