AUGUST 13, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court upholds $3.6 billion taxable value of Rover Pipeline in state: The Times Reporter
The Ohio Supreme Court has affirmed a Board of Tax Appeals (BTA) decision determining the taxable value of the portion of the natural gas Rover Pipeline that passes through Ohio to be $3.669 billion for the 2019 tax year.

High court finds drug-trafficking conspiracy crossed county lines: Toledo Blade
A player in a Toledo drug ring could be convicted of crimes he was not directly involved with when another player expanded the trafficking enterprise into neighboring Henry County, the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday.

10th District upholds lower court decision of man convicted of Hilltop murder: Akron Legal News
A Tenth District Court of Appeals panel upheld a trial court decision denying an inmate’s motion in which he ultimately sought a new trial related to his conviction on charges in the shooting deaths of two people in 2017 in Columbus’ Hilltop neighborhood.

Dayton Public sues Ohio, says busing changes are unconstitutional: Dayton Daily News
The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education has filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio trying to stop the state’s enforcement of a new provision in the state budget that blocks DPS students from using school-purchased bus passes to change buses in the downtown bus hub.

Jury acquits Cleveland activists in gas station extortion case: Cleveland.com
A Cuyahoga County jury on Monday acquitted three Cleveland activists of all charges stemming from a dispute last summer involving an East Side gas station.

Prosecutors request bond revocation for man arrested downtown: The Vindicator
Mahoning County prosecutors have asked Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge Anthony Donofrio to revoke bond for a young man charged with weapons offenses over the weekend.

Chemours 'boldly' violating pollution permit, putting Ohio River at risk, judge rules: Cincinnati Enquirer
Chemical manufacturer Chemours must stop unlawfully polluting the Ohio River with PFAS from a West Virginia plant, a federal judge ordered Aug. 7, citing a pattern of permit violations and impacts from the discharges "as far downstream as Louisville."

AUGUST 11, 2025

Jurors in New Era Cleveland case to deliberate Monday, while Ohio Supreme Court weighs mistrial: Ideastream
Jurors in the case against three members of the activist group New Era Cleveland will return on Monday to continue deliberations, despite the prosecutor’s emergency motion, first filed Thursday and refiled Friday at the Ohio Supreme Court, to pause the case.

Judge asks Ohio Supreme Court to reject prosecutors’ request for intervention in extortion trial: Cleveland.com
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge William Vodrey asked the Ohio Supreme Court to reject prosecutors’ request for intervention in the extortion trial of a Cleveland activist.

Franklin County panel refuses to hear state’s appeal of attorney fees: The Daily Reporter
A Franklin County appellate panel determined that state law precludes the Ohio attorney general’s office from appealing a trial court’s award of attorney fees to an individual at the center of an auditor’s investigation of unlawful compensation of more than $195,000.

Willoughby Hills not alone: This NE Ohio court also charged ‘unconstitutional’ traffic ticket fees: Cleveland.com
A Lake County court isn’t the only one in Northeast Ohio that has charged drivers a fee to contest traffic camera tickets.

Lawsuit over former Saucy property: Sandusky Register
A local property owner is suing a Cleveland business and its Sandusky subsidiary.

Athens County woman purchased helicopter tour, concert tickets, in theft of over $2.8 million: WCMH
 An Athens County woman arrested and convicted of theft of public resources has been ordered to pay back over $2.8 million. According to the Auditor of State’s Office, Jodi Rickard pleaded guilty in June 2023 to seven felony counts, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.

Stark County residents share personal stories about how they were scammed out of money: Canton Repository
For Louise, being cheated out of $25,900 by scammers who threatened to arrest her for missing jury duty means she can't afford to put a new muffler on her car or spend $1,000 on the tires she needs before winter.

New Ohio law raises age requirement for driver’s ed: Dayton Daily News
A coming change to Ohio law forcing more aspiring drivers to get a formal driver’s education is expected to bring more business to driving schools, which have already taken on more business following the closure of their competitors throughout the pandemic.

AUGUST 8, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court Approves Rules for Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs: YourRadioPlace.com
The Supreme Court of Ohio has approved new rules to guide the operation and oversight of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) programs administered by probate courts across the state.

Trial stemming from corruption scandal slated: Youngstown Vindicator
A judge set a Nov. 9, 2026, trial date for Youngstown’s $834,608 civil lawsuit against developer Dominic Marchionda, two of his companies, and ex-city finance director David Bozanich.

Court denies appeal from man who kept rental truck for month beyond return date: The Daily Reporter
An appellate court panel upheld the conviction of a Stark County man, who — for a month — kept in his possession a box truck that he had rented for the day from a Lewis Center truck rental and storage company.

Appellate panel reverses lower court’s decision in data breach case: Akron Legal News
A Franklin County appellate panel determined that a trial court was wrong to dismiss an individual’s complaint which asserted breach of fiduciary duty, among other allegations, when her personal information was exposed during a data breach of the state’s unemployment compensation system.

Judge orders ex-Kroger CEO to disclose reasons for exit despite possible 'embarrassment': Cincinnati Enquirer
A Hamilton County judge has ordered former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen to disclose the reason for his sudden resignation for the supermarket giant in March, according to court documents.

Liberty Twp. responds to Columbus Zoo lawsuit: actions are 'legal, measured and necessary': Columbus Dispatch
Liberty Township officials are frustrated by a lawsuit filed by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, saying they've offered multiple chances for "good faith discussions" to get the zoo to help pay the township for dozens of emergency fire and EMS runs to the 540-acre facility.

Meet Akron Municipal Court Magistrate Grace Barnard: Akron Legal News
Attorney Grace Barnard was recently promoted to magistrate after serving as Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable’s judicial attorney for more than three years.

Kinney family to spend $10M settlement from Metro on arts, education, other causes: Cincinnati Enquirer
In settling a wrongful death lawsuit against Metro, the family of Beverly Kinney will not have to view video of a bus hitting and killing her in January 2024.

Defiance man ordered to pay more than $150,000 restitution In theft case: Defiance Crescent-News
A Defiance man who ran a construction business and scammed property owners in multiple counties has been placed on community control in Henry County Common Pleas Court and ordered to make more than $150,000 in restitution to the victims.

Stow Municipal Court to host criminal expungement, record sealing clinic on Sept. 17: Akron Beacon Journal
Stow Municipal Court is set to host a free criminal record expungement and record sealing clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 at the courthouse.

Sridharan named solicitor general: Galion Inquirer
 On July 31, Attorney General Dave Yost announced his pick for Ohio’s 12th solicitor general, the state’s top attorney for appeals in state and federal courts.

Filing challenges legality of derailment appeal: Youngstown Vindicator
The appeal of last year’s $600 million settlement between Norfolk Southern and residents impacted by the 2023 derailment and chemical spill is dead in the water, a brief filed in Cincinnati’s 6th Circuit Court on behalf of appellees insists.

Cleveland case highlights strict federal rules regarding cameras in courtrooms, but that could change: Cleveland.com
A Cleveland woman has been sentenced for violating one of the judiciary’s most rigid rules: No recording in court.

US federal court filing system breached in sweeping hack, Politico reports” Reuters
The U.S. federal judiciary's electronic case filing system has been compromised in a sweeping hack that is believed to have exposed sensitive court data in several states, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the incident.

AUGUST 6, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court case argued at Monroe Central featured in video: Marietta Times
 The Supreme Court of Ohio is highlighting a decision in a case argued during a visit to Monroe County, in which justices ruled a search warrant is not required to obtain information from an online marketplace app.

Willoughby Municipal Court reverses course after charging drivers ‘unconstitutional’ fee to have their day in court: Cleveland.com
Willoughby Municipal Court last week paused a $25 fee that drivers were required to pay before they could contest Willoughby Hills traffic camera citations, following criticism by a national civil liberties group that called the payment unconstitutional.

County judge hits defunct e-recycler with $3M penalty: The Daily Reporter
A Franklin County judge has ordered two defunct electronics-recycling companies to pay $3 million in civil penalties for abandoning massive quantities of hazardous waste in Columbus.

Tesla but no Rivian? EV maker sues Ohio BMV over prohibition on direct car sales: Columbus Dispatch
A California-based electric vehicle maker is suing the state's Registrar of Motor Vehicles, saying Ohio law prevents it from selling cars in the state while letting Tesla do precisely that. 

A leaky roof leads to a legal fight in Cleveland schools; key issues from a lawsuit: Cleveland.com
Five families have filed a lawsuit against the Cleveland Metropolitan School District over mold issues at Newton D. Baker School of Arts.

Judge sentences Ohio drug dealer convicted of beating, dismembering 32-year-old woman: Columbus Dispatch
A Columbus man convicted of beating a woman to death before dismembering her body inside a garage continued to deny his involvement as a judge sentenced him to spend the rest of his life in prison.

Third person who helped accused Mifflin Twp. police shooter avoid arrest is sentenced: Columbus Dispatch
A third person accused of helping the man later charged with shooting two Mifflin Township police officers hide from police has been sentenced.

Limited driving privileges denied for man convicted of 2016 fatal crash: WKBN
A request for limited driving privileges from the man convicted of an impaired-driving crash that killed 27-year-old Brittany Szwedko in 2016 has been denied.

AUGUST 4, 2025

Local lawyer, 81, hits 600 5Ks with miles still to go: Toledo Blade
When Bill Gosline first laced up his running shoes at age 49, he could barely make it 100 yards.

Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze faces two-year suspension over ethics violations in divorce cases: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has recommended a two-year suspension, one year stayed, for Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze, citing a pattern of misconduct that spanned several high-profile divorce cases in Cuyahoga County.

Downtown title office relocating to new location in west Toledo: WTOL
The Lucas County Clerk of Courts announced it will permanently close its downtown Toledo automobile and watercraft title office following the close of business on Aug. 15.

Ohio man convicted of beating, dismembering woman after denying involvement during trial: Columbus Dispatch
When a Franklin County SWAT team raided a Far West Side home in September 2021, they suspected there might be evidence of drug trafficking. 

Parole denied for three inmates convicted of violent crimes in Trumbull County: WFMJ
Parole has been denied for three inmates who were all convicted of violent crimes in Trumbull County.

Moraine man accused of attacking police, strangling officer pleads guilty: Dayton Daily News
A Moraine man who reportedly attacked police officers, including strangling one, pleaded guilty days before he was scheduled to go to trial.

Charges dismissed against shooting suspect after witness fails to show for court: WKBN
Court records show charges were dismissed Monday against a man charged with shooting at a South Avenue home with 15 children inside.

Jareth Vance trial: Ontario police officer and ex-girlfriend called as 1st witnesses: Mansfield News Journal
Dylan Bailey feared he was going to die the night of Feb. 11, 2024.

AUGUST 1, 2025

Ohio woman who had her car repossessed by the dealer takes legal ownership of dealership name in a revenge move for the ages: Fortune
An Ohio woman, whose car was repossessed by the dealership just one month after she bought it, has pulled off a revenge move for the ages.

Franklin County Court hosts 'Bridging the Gap' event: WSYX
The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division held "Bridging the Gap: The Court and Community Together," a special community-focused event on Thursday.

Embattled Geauga County judge sues county over $300K in attorneys’ fees: Cleveland.com
Embattled Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Timothy Grendell has sued the county commissioners after they denied $300,000 in legal fees for his disciplinary case and appeals.

Judge sentenced in DUI crash; thanks court and trooper: WKBN
Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Ronald Rice has pleaded guilty to DUI.

Case against Gregory Moore could take months before it goes to a jury: Cleveland.com
It could take several months before Gregory Moore goes before a judge and jury in the death of Aliza Sherman.

Jury finds Northeast Side woman not guilty of murder in 2021 shooting death of boyfriend: Columbus Dispatch
A Franklin County jury found a Northeast Side woman not guilty of murder in the 2021 shooting death of the father of her child.

'Broke our family into pieces': Man sentenced for killing wife with young kids in backseat: Cincinnati Enquirer
An Indiana man was driving with his family when he fatally shot his wife after they crossed state lines into Ohio. Now he’ll spend decades in prison.

Canton man sentenced for shooting, killing 75-year-old, holding bar patrons at gunpoint: WOIO
A Canton man was sentenced on Friday for shooting and killing a 75-year-old outside a bar.

Bryce Witchey pleads guilty to all 31 counts in Richland County Common Pleas Court: Richland Source
Bryce Witchey pleaded guilty Thursday in Richland County Common Pleas Court to all 31 felony counts filed against him more than a year ago.

Medical facility worker pleads guilty to sexually abusing patient in Dayton: Dayton Daily News
A medical worker accused of sexually abusing a 17-year-old patient pleaded guilty earlier this week.

JULY 30, 2025

What's next for old eviction records in Hamilton County?: WVXU
Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Pavan Parikh says he doesn’t anticipate additional litigation related to online eviction records. The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled against the clerk in a dispute between his office and the Municipal Court judges.

Man who 'wanted to kill' White Cincinnati police officer found guilty at trial: Cincinnati Enquirer
When a Cincinnati police officer responded to a report of a suspicious person at Sawyer Point Park, he was attacked and disarmed of his Taser and baton by a man who prosecutors said “wanted to kill a White police officer.”

Former official in Vienna sent to prison for 8 years: Youngstown Vindicator
Linda McCullough will have the next eight years to think about her actions. That’s because McCullough, who served as Vienna’s fiscal officer from 2019 to early 2024, was sentenced to a total of eight years in prison Tuesday morning to be served at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville.

Ryan Widmer has first parole hearing today for 2008 murder of his wife in Warren County: Dayton Daily News
Ryan Widmer, a Warren County man convicted in the 2008 death of his wife, Sarah, is scheduled today to have his first parole hearing

Buckeye Lake shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder in July 11 karaoke night death: Columbus Dispatch
The Newark man accused of fatally shooting a Mount Vernon man July 11 during a karaoke night at a Buckeye Lake bar has pleaded not guilty.

Reer trial delayed: Sandusky Register
Amanda Dean murder suspect Fred Reer appeared in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Reer, 41, was present in the courtroom for the hearing with his attorney Anthony Rich.

Indiana attorney shortage commission releases final report: Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future, tasked with brainstorming attorney shortage fixes, has released a final report packed with new recommendations and updates on ongoing initiatives.

JULY 28, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court boots Whitehall council candidate from ballot: Columbus Dispatch
The Ohio Supreme Court has thrown a Whitehall City Council candidate off the November ballot, saying she does not meet the residency requirements to run.

Former Columbus police officer Adam Coy sentenced to life in prison for murder of Andre Hill: Columbus Dispatch
Nearly nine months after becoming the first Columbus police officer convicted of murder in an on-duty death, a judge sentenced Adam Coy to life in prison.

Lawsuit filed against Cleveland officers who shot at woman fleeing gunfire: Cleveland.com
The mother of Antwoina Carter has filed a lawsuit against two Cleveland police officers who shot at her daughter’s car during a chaotic and deadly incident last year.

2 men sentenced for 2024 murder of pregnant Toledo woman and her unborn child: Toledo Blade
Two men convicted in the 2024 murder of a pregnant Toledo woman were sentenced Monday afternoon to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.

Driver sentenced for fatal motorcycle crash in Warren: WFMJ
A Warren man has started serving a three-month jail sentence after pleading to vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash.

Second man sentenced in theft of nearly $6K from older adults in Montgomery County: Dayton Daily News
A second man accused of stealing nearly $6,000 from two older adults in Montgomery County was sentenced to probation.

Eminent domain battle with Anchor Church returns to Zanesville City Council's agenda: Zanesville Times Recorder
The fate of an eminent domain issue between the City of Zanesville and Anchor Church is going back before Zanesville City Council on July 28. It could be the last time.

JULY 25, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court to hear appeal in wrongful death suit: The Daily Reporter
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a lower court ruling in a wrongful death suit filed by the estate of a man killed when a group of teens on a highway bridge dropped a sandbag on the car in which he was travelling.

A state appeals court agrees that Athens’ plastic bag ban is unconstitutional: WOUB
A state appeals court has ruled the city of Athens’ ban on plastic bags is unconstitutional.

Appellate panel upholds decision in prolonged custody case: The Daily Reporter
A Franklin County appellate panel was not convinced by the appeal of a woman who faulted a trial court’s divorce decree and designation of her ex-husband as sole legal custodian of the couple’s two minor children.

Jury awards $27M to estate of man killed in sidewalk fight outside Short North bar: Columbus Dispatch
A Franklin County jury has awarded a $27-million to the estate of a man who died after being sucker punched outside a bar in Columbus' Short North, most of which was directed at the defendant bar and its ownership.

Juvenile court judge recuses herself from case after police union's Facebook post: Cincinnati Enquirer
A Hamilton County Juvenile Court judge recused herself from a case July 23 after Cincinnati’s police union made a Facebook post that she says is false.

Dog owner calls vicious attack on her cousin and a little girl 'a horrible freak accident': Columbus Dispatch
A dog owner fighting misdemeanor charges in a vicious dog attack defended her pets and said her cousin, who was severely injured, was in charge of the dogs at the time.

Man sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for double shooting in Dayton: Dayton Daily News
A 49-year-old man was ordered to spend decades in prison for a double shooting that killed a man and seriously injured a woman more than a year ago in Dayton.

Struthers man accused of dragging woman with SUV receives sentence: WKBN
A Struthers man accused of dragging a woman across a city street pleaded guilty to an amended charge and was sentenced earlier this month.

JULY 23, 2025

Ohio courts must adopt plans to improve criminal data reporting under new Supreme Court rule: WTRF
The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted a new rule that will require all state courts to implement a local reporting policy and written compliance plan aimed at improving how critical criminal information is entered into law enforcement databases, according to Court News Ohio.

Ohio Supreme Court won't intervene in Danny Brown's quest to be declared 'wrongfully imprisoned' for 1981 murder: WTOL
Once again, Danny Brown has lost a court battle to be declared wrongfully imprisoned for the 1981 murder of Bobbie Russell in Toledo.

Ohio Supreme Court to decide fate of transgender medical treatment law: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to decide on the constitutionality of a controversial state law prohibiting minors from receiving gender-affirming medical treatment.

Girard judge steps aside from Trumbull Judge Rice's felony gun case: WFMJ
A Girard Municipal Court judge has stepped aside from the case involving Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Ronald J. Rice, who faces charges including a felony count of improperly handling a firearm in a vehicle.

Judge approves settlement for family of man who died in Realty Building explosion: WKBN
Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert Rusu Monday approved a proposed settlement for the mother of the man who died in the Realty Building explosion last year.

‘Her life mattered’: Cleveland pair gets life in prison for murder of 10-year-old Gracie Griffin: Cleveland.com
A judge Monday sentenced two Cleveland men to life in prison for the murder of 10-year-old Gracie Griffin last summer.

Case Western vandalism case: One pleads guilty, two enter diversion programs: Cleveland.com
A Cleveland Heights woman pleaded guilty Monday for her role in causing $400,000 in damage to Case Western Reserve University last year.

Columbus' City Attorney sues North Linden bar for violence, code: Columbus Dispatch
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein filed a lawsuit against a North Linden bar for a number of infractions, including liquor and health code violations and a history of violent crimes.

Is it legal to drive barefoot in Ohio? What to know before getting behind the wheel: Columbus Dispatch
After a long day outside in the muggy Ohio summer heat, people may decide to drive barefoot. But is it legal?

Ohio updates law on golf carts and slow-moving vehicles: WCMH
Golf carts and other slow-moving vehicles have become a frequent sight in central Ohio communities since a 2017 law allowed them on public roads; however, a recent update to the law has tweaked its details.

Family of 4-year-old fatally struck by stolen Kia files lawsuit against automaker: WCMH
The family of a 4-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a stolen Kia has filed a lawsuit against the automaker, seeking more than $15 million in damages.