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Higbee woman pleads guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $2-million from employer
A Randolph County woman pleads guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $2-million dollars from her employer in neighboring Howard County over a 15-year period. Megan Dougherty, 36, of Higbee, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud on Thursday. As part of her plea, she also agreed to forfeit her interest in nine parcels of real estate in Howard County, as well as $2,393,288. She’ll be sentenced on a future date but faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in a federal prison.
DISCUSSION IN NEW FRANKLIN OVER FATE OF CITY POOL
Discussions are underway in New Franklin over whether it’s feasible to renovate the city’s pool or remove it. The city pool was among the items discussed by the New Franklin Board of Aldermen at their monthly meeting
MAINTENANCE WORK PLANNED IN HOWARD, COOPER COUNTY
General highway maintenance and construction work is planned in several area counties this week. Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays. In Cooper County: -Bridge painting is scheduled
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