Judge Kevin P. Braig and Logan County Court of Common Pleas Adult Recovery Court (ARC) Team celebrated the graduation of Greg Hill and Julie Hoberty from the Logan County Adult Recovery Court during a ceremony Nov. 18.
“Julie and Greg were a delight in the program,” Judge Braig said. “Not only did they complete all the requirements successfully, but they reached out and helped their fellow participants and set an example for anyone who is on the path to recovery. They are intelligent, determined and strong people. They have faced adversity without flinching. I am very proud of them.”
Hoberty lives in the Indian Lake area. The tornado in March of 2024 presented an unexpected challenge to her and her family. But she stayed on the recovery path through that trying time. She enjoys spending her free time with her dogs, Kevin and Kyle.
During his time in ARC, Hill started his own business and worked diligently satisfy his obligation to make restitution for his offenses.
“What stood out about Julie and Greg was their willingness to take personal responsibility for the consequences of their past actions,” Judge Braig said.
“The treatment team worked hard with them to develop plans to address and satisfy their obligations. They did so without making excuses or resisting. Recovery is hard. Cleaning up after yourself is hard. They excelled in both areas. I think they both have bright futures.”
The ARC treatment team works within the framework of the traditional Logan County Common Pleas Court. The ARC’s mission is to achieve specific, rehabilitative objectives.
The objectives of the ARC are to monitor treatment for substance abuse disorder of ARC participants, encourage and incentivize ARC participants to achieve rehabilitation and personal accountability, and decrease criminal activity and the need for incarceration.
The ARC provides its participants with the support of Judge Braig, Treatment Coordinator and Program Manager Annette Deao, Compliance Officers Jim Pleasant, Mandy Wilber, and Gary Ledford, Logan County Jail liaisons Doug Boggs and Amber Pickford, and treatment providers from TCN Behavioral Health Services, Community Health Wellness, the Justice Reinvestment Grant, Logan County Assistant Prosecutor Erin Rosen, local attorneys Natalie Bahan and Greg Harvey, and others.
The members of the ARC Team share the goals of: empowering ARC participants through treatment, accountability, and responsibility; assisting ARC participants in achieving recovery from substance abuse disorder; and helping ARC participants lead useful and productive lives.