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STEUBENVILLE — Gross sales in Jefferson County increased 12.5 percent in February compared to the same period last year.

Jefferson County Treasurer Raymond M. Agresta said gross sales for February totaled $62.72 million, generating $940,907 in piggyback sales tax revenue for the county. Agresta said piggyback sales tax receipts for February 2018 generated $836,069 based on gross sales of $55.73 million.

Retail sales averaged $68.47 million a month in 2018, compared to a monthly average of $72.78 million in 2017 and $69.58 million in 2016.

Doctor accused wants lawsuits consolidated

COLUMBUS — An intensive care doctor accused of ordering excessive doses of painkillers for dozens of patients who died is asking a court to consolidate 27 lawsuits filed against him and an Ohio hospital system.

The Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System fired William Husel in December. It found he ordered potentially fatal doses for 29 patients over several years.

In responses to some of the lawsuits , Husel’s lawyer has denied that the 43-year-old doctor negligently or intentionally caused patients’ deaths. Through court filings this week, they’ve asked the Franklin County court to consolidate the cases to streamline the process and avoid added costs and delays.

Husel remains under investigation .

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