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74-year-old Ohio woman sues hospital for amputating her left leg. Surgery was supposed to be on her right leg

A 74-year-old Ohio woman, an Army veteran, has both legs amputated below the knee as a wrong operation removed the wrong leg, and then, to correct that, she had to undergo another amputation. Sharon Jacks filed a lawsuit this month in Washington County Common Pleas Court in Marietta, Ohio, claiming…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Doctors allegedly amputated wrong leg of patient in Washington County, Ohio. Now a lawsuit is underway: ‘There is simply no excuse’

It left the patient as a double amputee.

We Got This Covered · Sep 29

Tornado weather tears through Capital Region, toppling trees and shutting down county fair

A powerful storm swept through New York's Capital Region on Thursday. Downed trees and scattered debris caused significant disruptions in several communities. The Washington County Fair closed early for safety due to the severe weather. Power outages created traffic problems and darkened intersections in Wilton. Rensselaer County also continued recovering…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Sheriff Nate Brooksby Resigns After Arranging Tyler Robinson's Surrender As Questions Mount In Charlie Kirk Case

Explore the resignation of Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby amid the high-profile Charlie Kirk assassination case, as new evidence raises questions about Tyler Robinson's involvement.

International Business Times UK · Mar 31

Haitian Immigrant Daphy Michel Dies After ICE Released Her Alone, Far From Home — Her Family Is Still Waiting for Answers

The death of Daphy Michel, a 31‑year‑old Haitian asylum seeker found unresponsive at a bus shelter days after her release by US immigration authorities, highlights concerns about systemic issues in immigration procedures.

International Business Times UK · Mar 14

Squatty Potty millionaire founder Robert Edwards arrested in child pornography case

Federal prosecutors in Utah have unsealed an indictment against a southern Utah businessman known for co-creating the toilet stool brand Squatty Potty. A federal grand jury charged Robert Edwards, 50, of Ivins, earlier this month with receiving child sexual abuse material. Court records show he was arrested in Washington County…

The Times of India · Feb 26

Horrified students watch as high-angle rescue instructor plummets to death in front of them, cops say

Fred Kemp spent nearly three decades with the Washington County/Johnson City EMS before falling to his death on Wednesday in Tennessee

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Hikers and runners in Utah get 20 miles of new trails, bucking trend of routes closing due to federal spending cuts

The new routes in Washington County take trekkers through rugged terrain and scenic forests

Advnture · Feb 26, 2025

Criminal appeals court to rehear election wrongdoing case involving Washington County Republican

The Court of Criminal Appeals will rehear a case it threw out last year. Three of the judges became targets of Attorney General Ken Paxton over another ruling and lost reelection.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 15, 2025

Top Former Prosecutor Made 'Sexually Charged Or Body Shaming' Comments About Colleagues, Bragged About Sex Life, Investigation Finds

A harassment investigation into a high-ranking official from the Washington County District Attorney's Office found that he had been making explicit comments about the physical appearances of his colleagues, sending colleagues shirtless photos of himself and discussing his sex life in detail at the workplace.

Latin Times · Dec 27, 2024