Veterans court re-certified for continued operation

Feb. 27—JEFFERSON — Eastern County Court Judge Harold E. Specht Jr. recently announced the re-certification of the veterans drug court.

The announcement was made in a press release regarding the specialized court that is certified through a detailed application process through the Ohio Supreme Court.

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