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Commissioners appoint Scott Deedrick as acting prosecuting attorney after 2-1 vote
Summary
The Tuscarawas County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on Feb. 25 to appoint Scott Deedrick as Acting Prosecuting Attorney effective March 2, 2026, drawing a dissent from Commissioner Greg Ress who said the Republican Central Committee should decide the permanent replacement.
Commissioner Kristin Zemis and Commissioner Mitch Pace voted Feb. 25 to appoint Scott Deedrick as Acting Prosecuting Attorney for Tuscarawas County effective March 2, 2026; Commissioner Greg Ress opposed the appointment.
The board moved to make the appointment under Ohio law (O.R.C. 305.02(D)) after the resignation of Ryan Styer, who has been appointed a Common Pleas Judge. The appointment is intended to remain in effect only until the county Republican Central Committee…
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