Results from two new DNA tests led Sam Perone, a former resident of Warren County, to plead guilty to the 1992 murder of Richard "Dick" Woods, a rival salesman who worked with Perone at a Lebanon furniture store
2. Warren County man killed in third recent deadly domestic violence case
An extended battle between Jason Dennie Robb and his ex-wife over custody of their two children escalated into domestic violence, which left Robb dead. Robb is the fifth fatality in the third such case in a period of less than four months in Warren County.
3. Lebanon fire chief disciplined for abuse of authority
After multiple incidences of misconduct involving his authority as fire chief, Lebanon Fire Chief Perry Gerome was disciplined by the city manager.
4. Family sues Warren County after son dies in jail
The mother of Jason Pittman, a man who died in prison of complications from withdrawal from heroin addiction, filed wrongful death charges against Warren County for negligence and malpractice. The suit alleges the staff in charge of Pittman’s well-being “were negligent and expected to make assessments beyond their level of expertise.”
5. Waynesville cancels Ohio Sauerkraut Festival contract
In November, the Waynesville Village Council ended their contract with the operators of the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival. “We’re just re-negotiating,” said Dawn Schroeder, director of the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce. “The festival’s not in danger of being canceled.”
Credit: Nick Daggy
Credit: Nick Daggy
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