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Fire Chief Faces Termination Hearing | Columbus News
Fire Chief Douglas Stewart of Jerome Township is on the brink of being fired over serious allegations — from political meddling and sending an unauthorized Amazon letter to allegedly throwing documents and making disparaging remarks. A formal hearing, resembling a courtroom showdown, pitted his lawyer against the township’s legal team, with accusations including violating the Hatch Act and local policies. Stewart’s defense argues the investigation was botched and some claims are outdated, demanding the hearing be halted. The hearing was paused after two hours and resumes July 27th, while…
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