LEBANON — Felony charges against two former city officials over an early retirement buyout scandal here will be dropped.

        Special Prosecutor Patrick Hanley's decision Monday follows the acquittal of two others charged in the case and likely ends the criminal case.

        Former City Manager James Patrick and retired Electric Department Director Bob Newton were charged with aiding and abetting former City Auditor Debbie Biggs and retired City Attorney Bill Duning in taking retirement buyouts for which they may not have been eligible.

        Visiting Judge George Elliott, however, found Mrs. Biggs and Mr. Duning not guilty.

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