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Ohio County Struggles With Child Crisis | Dover News

In Vinton County, Ohio, a shocking child welfare crisis unfolds as authorities uncover sixteen siblings allegedly held in horrific conditions for years. With limited resources, prosecutors face impossible choices — like releasing a 73-year-old grandfather with serious medical needs to avoid bankrupting the county, while still ensuring public safety. The state steps in with special prosecutors and $1 million in funding to care for the kids, each costing $150–$250 a day — far beyond the county’s budget. This case exposes the crushing burden on America’s smallest, poorest counties, where justice…

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