Hiram council member pleads not guilty to assault

After missing two court dates, Hiram Council Member Chris Perme pleaded not guilty July 29 to two misdemeanor charges of assault.

Portage County Municipal Court Judge MaryBeth Kiah also issued temporary protection orders for the two alleged victims and a personal recognizance bond for Perme.

According to a June 2 court filing with Portage County Municipal Court in Ravenna, Perme...

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