Teen Mom Amber Portwood Released From Prison

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The mom to 4-year old Leah was serving time at Rockville Correctional Facility in Indiana following her December 2011 arrest for drug possession and violating her probation. During her sentencing, Amber had the option of entering a drug treatment …
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Man originally indicted for rape given chance at diversion

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In court Tuesday, Licking County Prosecutor Ken Oswalt asked Branstool to dismiss the two counts of rape against Hutto and give him acceptance into the Sexual Offender Alternate Rehabilitation diversion program after pleading guilty to the two counts …
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Editorial, 11/6: Prison reformers making progress

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More money is allocated into drug treatment and mental health services. Parole and probation … A study by the Pew Center showed that the average time served in Nebraska prisons for drug offenses rose by 8 percent from 1990 to 2009. State officials …
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Amherst Town meeting adopts zoning changes to encourage affordable housing …

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Planning Board member Bruce Carson said likely locations for medical marijuana treatment centers and off-site medical marijuana dispensaries are University Drive, Pomeroy Village center, Atkins Corner village and Sunderland Road. The zoning puts 300 …
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