FEBRUARY 12, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court hears case of firefighter killed on I-90: WEWS
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office testified at the Ohio Supreme Court Wednesday and asked the justices to overturn a ruling by the Eighth District Court of Appeals that overturned the murder conviction of Leander Bissell.

Ohio Supreme Court to decide whether 2022 death of Cleveland firefighter Johnny Tetrick was murder: Ideastream
Cuyahoga County Prosecutors argued at the Ohio Supreme Court Wednesday that the conviction of the man who killed Cleveland firefighter Johnny Tertrick should be reinstated to murder rather than involuntary manslaughter.

Ohio Supreme Court to hear oral arguments Wednesday in case of man who hit and killed Cleveland firefighter Johnny Tetrick: WKYC
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear a pivotal case as prosecutors appeal to reinstate Leander Bissell's murder conviction in the death of Firefighter Johnny Tetrick.

Ohio Supreme Court hears case over future Sheetz site in Centerville: WHIO
The legal dispute between the city of Centerville and Sheetz is now before the Ohio Supreme Court.

Ohio Supreme Court justices question Kent's law on unrelated residents: Akron Beacon Journal
Ohio Supreme Court justices on Feb. 10 asked what purpose the city of Kent's law serves when it restricts the number of unrelated people in a home.

Black History Month at the Ohio Supreme Court: NBC 4
The Ohio Supreme Court held a Black History Month celebration Tuesday, marking 100 years of Black History Month celebrations in the United States as the country celebrates 250 years of independence.

Black History Month: Celebrating Black artists: WBNS
10TV is celebrating Black History Month, and a lot of the most notable artwork in Columbus was done by Black artists including the famed gavel outside the Ohio Supreme Court. Sculpture artist Andrew F. Scott installed the gavel back in 2008. It’s one of his five sculptures installed throughout the Capital City.

Celebrate, observe one full century of Black History Month: The Vindicator
Statewide, the Supreme Court of Ohio will livestream for all its celebratory program titled “A Century of Black History Commemorations” at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 from the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus. The program will examine how black history has been studied and observed in the Buckeye State and will highlight achievements of notable Black Ohioans.

'Fighting for my life.' Moms in recovery graduate from court program: Cincinnati Enquirer
Tabitha Dick faced a packed gallery in a sixth-floor courtroom of the Hamilton County Juvenile Court. Instead of standing before the magistrate for a case, they stood side by side, sharing expressions of gratitude and celebrating Dick’s sobriety.

Three more graduate Lorain County Recovery Court: Elyria Chronicle Telegram
Three more people successfully completed Lorain County Recovery Court and graduated Tuesday in a ceremony at the Justice Center in Elyria.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court rules school district-wide email list is public record: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record.

Harvey Solar Project receives Ohio Supreme Court approval: SOLARbytes
A ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court has cleared the 350 MW Harvey Solar Project, affirming the 2022 Ohio Power Siting Board decision for Leeward Renewable Energy.

Ohio Supreme Court releases competency bench card: Spectrum News 1
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced the release of the competency to stand trial and dispositions bench card on Feb. 3. The card is a resource for judges, attorneys and the public to better navigate laws and provide a clear and concise summary of statutes, court rules and case law related to competency.

Pike County Massacre: Billy Wagner to appeal court’s death penalty ruling: WXIX
The last member of the Wagner family to be tried in the Pike County Massacre nearly a decade ago now plans to file an appeal with the hopes of eliminating a possible death penalty sentence…Wagner’s defense team said Monday they are going to appeal the court’s decision to the Ohio Supreme Court and filed a new motion asking Judge Jonathan Hein to once again take the death penalty away…

Judge Ron Lewis named president of Ohio’s 2nd District Court: WDTN
Xenia native Judge Ron Lewis has been named President and Administrative Judge of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals for 2026.

Digitization speeds public’s access to court documents: Toledo Blade
For some, the adoption of a child might be cause to obtain official copies of their marital records to show when they married their spouse — or perhaps when they divorced a prior one. Others might need records of a youthful indiscretion so they can file for a judicial expungement they need to get a job.

Cleveland Municipal Court offers Valentine's Day wedding ceremonies: Spectrum News 1
Love is in session at the Cleveland Municipal Court. To help couples celebrate Valentine's Day, the court is offering to perform wedding ceremonies Saturday, Feb. 14.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026

Ohio high court to weigh murder sentence for driver who struck firefighter: WFMJ
The Supreme Court of Ohio is scheduled to hear oral arguments next week in a case that could decide how the state defines a driver’s intent when a person is killed on the highway.

Supreme Court of Ohio Releases National Stalking Awareness Month Resources: Circleville Herald
The Supreme Court of Ohio has released a comprehensive suite of educational resources to mark National Stalking Awareness Month. These materials, accessible through OhioCourtEDU, are designed to equip judges and legal professionals with updated tools to address domestic violence, strangulation, and stalking cases.

Gov. DeWine appoints new judge to the Eighth District Court of Appeals: Spectrum News
Gov. Mike DeWine is appointing Timothy Clary to the Eighth District Court of Appeals to replace Judge Mary Eileen Kilbane, who recently retired. She will serve the rest of her term before an election is held in Nov. 2026 to fill the seat. Clary is a career lawyer who started in 2012.

Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary: NCSC
Across America, plans are taking shape to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. The upcoming "Semi quincentennial" may not be as easy to pronounce as our last big birthday — the 200th "bicentennial" in 1976 — but it is an important opportunity for state courts to emphasize not just where they came from, but where they are today, and where they are going.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026

Ohio newspapers sue judge overseeing FirstEnergy trial. Here’s why: Cleveland.com
Three Ohio newspapers are asking the Supreme Court of Ohio to immediately block enforcement of media restrictions imposed by a Summit County judge overseeing the high-profile trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives.

Ohio Department of Medicaid has yet to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion after court ruling: WBNS 10TV
It’s been four months since the Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion, but no payments have been made.

Van Wert prosecutor appointed to become judge: Lima Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva J. Yarger to the Van Wert Probate and Juvenile Court.

Landmark Ohio Case Sets Precedent for Consumer Protection: Supreme Court Finds Toni Home Permanent Liable for Damages: Hoodline Columbus
In a dramatic twist to consumer rights, the Toni Home Permanent Company, once the maker of at-home hair perm kits, was found liable for damages after a product labeled “Very Gentle” caused a young Ohio girl's hair to fall out. In 1958, this incident led to a landmark legal case that has since been a pivotal moment for manufacturer liability, as recently chronicled by the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.

Probation can prevent future juvenile crime, officers say — if they have time to do the job: Cleveland.com
The teenager had only been off his ankle monitor for three weeks when he asked his probation officer to put it back on. He’d been living in a group home after his home was deemed so deplorable he couldn’t return, and his behavior had immensely improved over his six months working with probation officer Tenisha Walls. He wasn’t fighting in school and kept in constant contact, she said.

JANUARY 29, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court Celebrates America 250 Showcasing State's History and Influence: Hoodline Columbus
In a move to honor nearly two and a half centuries of United States history, the Supreme Court of Ohio is celebrating America 250 jam-packed with events, themed months, and educational exhibits. The festivities will span through the end of 2026, highlighting Ohio's significant legal and cultural contributions to the nation. The Ohio America 250 celebration intends to engage the public through activities and initiatives that promise a retrospective on the state's influence.

Ohio Supreme Court rules local school’s email list is public record: WHIO TV
Xenia Community City School District must provide the superintendent’s newsletter email distribution list to Darbi Boddy, the court said. The court rejected the district’s claim that the list was not a public record and that the request was improperly denied.

Ohio Department of Medicaid has yet to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion after court ruling: Ohio Capital Journal
It’s been four months since the Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion, but no payments have been made.   The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled in September that the state had been using the wrong formula to calculate Medicaid payments for nursing homes and underpaying the facilities by about $527 million in the 2024-25 budget. 

VIDEO: Ohio Supreme Court Grapples with Rights in Medical Malpractice Retrial and Firearm Possession Case: Hoodline Columbus
The recent session of the Ohio Supreme Court witnessed crucial arguments in cases that cut to the core of individual rights—a family's quest for justice in a medical malpractice claim, and a man's plea to reclaim his right to bear arms. Transparency prevailed as the court opened its doors, providing a real-time view into the legal back-and-forth that shapes the judiciary response to such personal and wide-reaching concerns.

Ohio Psychiatrist Freed From Patient Wrongful Death Suit: Law360
An Ohio appeals court on Monday declined to reinstate claims against a psychiatrist alleging he misdiagnosed a patient, leading to his death following a standoff with police, finding he has immunity under state law.

Ohio PBM Suit Belongs In Federal Court, 6th Circ. Rules: Law360
The Sixth Circuit on Tuesday ruled that Ohio's lawsuit accusing pharmacy benefit managers of driving up prescription prices through rebate schemes belongs in federal court, saying in an opinion recommended for publication that the suit imposes liability on conduct undertaken at the direction of a federal officer.

JANUARY 27, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court rules against Xenia Schools in public records case: Dayton Daily News
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that Xenia Community Schools must give email distribution lists as part of a former Lakota school board member’s records request, as well as pay court costs.

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Meaning of Ultimate Destination for CAT: Husch Blackwell
Over the course of a few weeks, the Ohio Supreme Court has released a pair of decisions that offer guidance on how to determine the situs of gross receipts for purposes of calculating the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) as well as the standard a taxpayer must meet when requesting a refund.

Ohio nursing homes still waiting on $1 billion Supreme Court says they’re owed by the state: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state to pay nursing homes up to $1 billion. Four months later, the money still hasn’t arrived. In September, the court unanimously settled a dispute over how Ohio calculates Medicaid payments meant to reward high-quality nursing homes. The justices agreed with providers that the state used the wrong formula and underpaid them by about $527 million in the 2024-2025 budget and a similar amount in the current one.

Ohio Welcomes 38 New Judges Armed with Knowledge from Supreme Court's Judicial College Orientation: Hoodline Columbus
Ohio's bench just got reinforced with 38 new judges trained and ready to serve, following a comprehensive orientation provided by the Supreme Court of Ohio's Judicial College, detailed in a report from Court News Ohio. Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy kicked off the four-day course covering the essentials for judicial service, from ethics to decision-making and even courtroom management. The judges emerged better prepared for their complex roles.

Appeals court affirms conviction of woman in Salem arson: WKBN
The Seventh District Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of a woman for an arson in Salem. In a 3-0 decision released Friday, the appeals court ruled that Alicia Craig, 35, failed to prove that video and audio evidence submitted by prosecutors during the trial should not have been admitted.

U.S. Supreme Court denies request from Ohio township facing $45M settlement: The Columbus Dispatch
An Ohio township's last-ditch legal move to avoid paying a $45 million settlement to a wrongfully imprisoned man failed. The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 26 denied a request from Miami Township in Montgomery County for a writ of certiorari – an order telling a lower court to review its previous decision.

U.S. Supreme Court denies Miami Twp. request to review $45M verdict for Dean Gillispie: Dayton Daily News
Miami Twp. continues to face responsibility for paying a $45 million verdict to a man wrongfully convicted for more than two decades after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to review the case.

JANUARY 22, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court publishes recommendations to reduce judicial backlogs, case delays: The Columbus Dispatch
A new report from the Ohio Supreme Court offers suggestions for moving cases through the state's courts faster and eliminating backlogs. The Jan. 21 report is the result of work in 2024 by a group of judges, magistrates, court administrators and attorneys who began examining solutions and recommendations to ensure cases are handled within appropriate timeframes.

Split Ohio High Court Won’t Intervene in Uber, Lyft Lawsuit: Bloomberg Law
A divided Ohio Supreme Court declined Wednesday to answer a certified question on whether the state’s product liability law bars personal-injury claims arising from mobile phone apps.

Brown County attorney victim speaks out after suspension ruling: WXIX
A woman who says a Brown County attorney pressured her to perform sexual favors in exchange for prioritizing her case is speaking out after the Ohio Supreme Court suspended the lawyer.

'How far would you be willing to go?' Attorney sought sex from client: Cincinnati Enquirer
A Brown County attorney who tried to pressure a client into sexual activity with him has been suspended from practicing law for at least six months, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled.

A Geauga County Judge asked the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider his suspension. The judges said no.: WEWS
The Ohio Supreme Court declined to review the misconduct case involving Geauga County's Juvenile and Probate Judge on Tuesday. The court denied Timothy Grendell's motion for reconsideration, according to a list of case announcements issued by the court.

Registration will open Tuesday for People’s Law School at library: Youngstown Vindicator
The second course of the People’s Law School, a free legal education series for the public, begins in February. Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro, in partnership with the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, will present the seven-part series.

Juvenile court launches a faith-based program: Youngstown Vindicator
Youth housed in the Trumbull County Juvenile Detention Center will have the opportunity to receive guidance thanks to a new program…The Trumbull County Juvenile Court is launching MyTribe, a voluntary, faith-based program designed to provide the facility’s detainees with structure, role models and life skills.

JANUARY 20, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court issues updated guide for child custody issues: The Center Square
It's not every day state Supreme courts dispense parenting advice, but the Ohio Supreme Court is doing just that with an updated guide to help parents who are separated become better parents.

Ohio Supreme Court suspends attorney for alleged misconduct involving client: WLWT
The Ohio Supreme Court suspended a Brown County attorney for six months for allegedly engaging in misconduct with a client.

A Geauga County Judge asked the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider his suspension. The judges said no: WEWS
Court found no basis for Judge Timothy Grendell's decision to lock up two teenage brothers who refused to see their estranged dad

Former Cleveland Housing Court Judge W. Moná Scott under fire from Ohio Supreme Court: Signal Cleveland
A complaint filed by the court’s Disciplinary Counsel says Scott ignored ‘unambiguous laws’ to deny landlords their rights, instructed prosecutors on how to do their jobs and ‘berated an attorney for not prosecuting a defendant she wanted to punish.’

Judges On AI: How Courts Can Boost Access To Justice: Law 360
Generative artificial intelligence is all the rage these days. People involved in the practice of law are fascinated by generative AI — looking at what it can do better and faster in the practice; the opportunities and dangers it poses; ethical issues; the unauthorized practice of law, which is a crime in many places; and even whether it will make lawyers or judges obsolete.

JANUARY 15, 2026

State Courts Earn Top Marks in Trust Among Government Institutions, NCSC Poll Finds: Hoodline
State courts have once again topped the list of trusted government institutions, a recent poll indicates. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) survey reveals that 62% of registered voters admit to having a great deal or some confidence in the judiciary at the state level. This figure outshines the trust placed in both the legislative and executive branches of government, as reported by Court News Ohio.

Benjamin Logan Fourth Graders Explore Ohio Government on Columbus Field Trip: 95.3 WKTN
Benjamin Logan Elementary School fourth graders recently traveled to Columbus as part of their social studies curriculum, visiting the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center.

Nine West Shoes Shipped Through Ohio Subject to Tax There: Bloomberg Tax
Nine West failed to convince the Ohio Supreme Court Wednesday that the retailer is entitled to an $850,000 refund of commercial activity tax imposed on all shoes it initially shipped to an Ohio warehouse, regardless of whether they were ultimately sold in the state.

Ohio Supreme Court denies Barnes’ reconsideration in billboard case: Zanesville Times Recorder
Barnes Advertising filed a motion for reconsideration, its last viable option, to the Ohio Supreme Court on Nov. 6, with two of its downtown billboards and their easements hanging in the balance.

Ohio Supreme Court hears case impacting standard used to inspect rental homes and properties: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering the meaning of probable cause when it comes to inspections of rental homes, in a case that could have major impacts to Ohio tenants and landlords alike.

Celebrezze ‘failed to live up to high standard’; law license suspended: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court suspended former Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Leslie Celebrezze’s law license for two years, with one year stayed, after finding she repeatedly manipulated case assignments and concealed a personal relationship with a court-appointed receiver.

Ohio Supreme Court suspends law license of former Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze: WKYC
Former Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze, already facing charges in a records tampering case, has had her law license suspended by the Ohio Supreme Court.

Rock removal appeal dismissal approved by appellate court: Your Ohio News
A judgment refusing to hear an appeal by a Carroll County Common Pleas Court judge regarding a property right-of-way dispute has been affirmed by the Seventh District Court of Appeals.

JANUARY 13, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court hears case impacting standard used to inspect rental homes and properties: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering the meaning of probable cause when it comes to inspections of rental homes, in a case that could have major impacts to Ohio tenants and landlords alike.

Hocking County Bar Association offers legal advice clinics: Defiance Crescent News
The Hocking County Bar Association has announced that they will be holding four legal advice clinics this year, with the first on Jan. 13. Clients will be seen on a first come, first served basis from 2-6 p.m., with sign-in closing at 5 p.m.

Opioid treatment now available at Franklin County Municipal Court: Columbus Dispatch
Those who are undergoing medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction can now get access to those treatments through Franklin County Municipal Court.

Marion County courthouse renovations completed, costs $2.4 million: Marion Star
The Marion County Courthouse's fourth floor is finally open after over a year of renovations.

Fight over Ohio’s private school vouchers far from over, with next round in court due soon: Cleveland.com
A deadline looms in the battle over whether private school vouchers are, in fact, unconstitutional, as a judge decided six months ago. The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals on Monday expects briefs from the state, organizations representing private school families, and a coalition of over 100 school districts and public school families.

Former Lorain County judge Debra Boros takes over docket of Cuyahoga County jurist who resigned: Elyria Chronicle
Retired Lorain County judge Debra Boros has been temporarily assigned to take over the docket of a Cuyahoga County domestic relations judge who resigned after being charged with felony records tampering.

Summit Co. Common Pleas Court names administrative, presiding judges: Akron Beacon Journal
The Summit County Common Pleas Court has announced its administrative and presiding judges, and two familiar faces are reprising the roles.

JANUARY 8, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court to hear appeal of 2020 case of daughter murdering her mother in Akron: Cleveland 19 News
Oral Argument Preview: Ohio v. Sydney Powell – Over is a defendant has the unconditional right to recall expert witnesses.

State supreme court deciding if convicted murderer deserves new trial: Fox8 WJW
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments for and against reinstating murder convictions against a 25-year-old woman who was convicted of beating and stabbing her mother to death nearly six years ago.

Ohio Supreme Court will decide future of solar projects across the state: Cleveland.com
As more solar farms are proposed across Ohio, the state’s highest court is increasingly being asked to decide whether they get built. The cases all turn on one idea: whether the project serves the public interest. State law requires the Ohio Power Siting Board to consider that criteria when approving large projects.

Ohio Supreme Court to Decide Whether Local Opposition Can Block Circleville Solar Project: The Scioto Post
The Ohio Supreme Court is weighing a high-profile energy dispute that could have major implications for future renewable projects across the state: whether the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) acted lawfully when it denied a construction permit for a large solar farm in Pickaway County based largely on local opposition.

Ohio Supreme Court to review case regarding man killed by thrown object on I-75: WTOL
In 2017, Marquise Byrd was killed by a sandbag thrown off an overpass over I-75 in downtown Toledo. His estate has sued ODOT.

Lordstown answers data center developer’s legal action in Ohio Supreme Court: WFMJ
The Village of Lordstown and its planning and zoning administrator filed an official response in the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday, denying allegations that they improperly blocked a proposed data center project, saying that a previously approved ban on such facilities has been repealed.

Court of Appeals selects presiding judge, administrative judge: Times Recorder
Ohio 5th District Court of Appeals Judges Andrew J. King and Kevin W. Popham were elected presiding judge and administrative judge, respectively, by the other members of the court, effective Jan. 1.

JANUARY 6, 2026

Can ODOT be held liable for Toledo deadly sandbag attack during bridge work? Ohio’s high court to weigh in: WTVG
The Ohio Supreme Court this week will hear a case this week that stems from a tragedy in Toledo when a sandbag was tossed over a bridge, killing a man driving on I-75 back in 2017. The justices will decide whether the Ohio Department of Transportation can be held liable, as the bridge was under renovation at the time.

Ohio Supreme Court to review case regarding man killed by thrown object on I-75: WTOL
The Ohio Supreme Court is set to review a case in which a family wants the Ohio Department of Transportation to bear some responsibility for the 2017 death of a 22-year-old Michigan man.

Prosecutors waited 16 years to charge Ohio man in a death. Is that too long?: Cincinnati Enquirer
Forty-one years ago, baby Heather Gentry's mother stepped into the shower and left her six-week-old infant in the care of her boyfriend, Scott Alan Wilson. Wilson shook the crying girl, causing a catastrophic brain injury.

Ohio's top court to hear arguments in North Canton rental case: Canton Repository
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 8 in a case that alleges North Canton's rental inspection law is unconstitutional.

Ohio Supreme Court upholds permit for Hancock County solar farm: Toledo Blade
The Ohio Power Siting Board appropriately awarded a permit to construct a 129.6-megawatt solar farm in Hancock County near the village of Arcadia, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled.

Fuller appointed to Ohio Supreme Court commission: The Delaware Gazette
Randall D. Fuller, judge of the Delaware County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Division, was appointed to the Ohio Supreme Court’s Commission on Dispute Resolution by Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy.

Miami Township seeks Supreme Court review of $45M wrongful conviction award: WKEF
Miami Township is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a $45 million wrongful conviction award after Roger Dean Gillispie spent over 20 years in prison for sexual assaults he didn’t commit.