Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher allows staff member to bring in dogs as stress reliever for employees.

Caleb Avants, 26, of Shelby, is alleged to have engaged in sexual conduct and sexual contact with a juvenile over a 24-month period.

She oversaw prosecution one of the largest federal fraud cases of its kind — Cody Easterday’s massive “ghost cattle” scam.

They could use a break every now and then, and Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher makes sure that her employees do. Schumacher has instituted Furry Fridays, when staff members can bring ...