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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

Ohio court rules in favor of Springfield school district for county auditor to continue 2013 bond levy collection: Springfield News-Sun
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Springfield City School District against the Clark County auditor, finding the auditor’s office needs to continue collecting taxes of a 2013 bond levy.

Ohio Supreme Court won't reconsider decision on Vermilion mayoral race: Elyria Chronicle
"It is ordered by the court that the motion for reconsideration in this case is denied," read a one-sentence order dated Wednesday and signed by Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy.

The Rise of Data Centers and Electricity Demands on Virginia, Ohio and North Carolina (Notes Appeal to Supreme Court of Ohio: JD Supra
Data centers have generated unprecedented controversy across the country over the past two years, but have attracted the most attention in Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio. Each of those states is currently experiencing a strong surge in electricity demand driven by the expansion of data centers, which has caused consternation among existing power utility customers and their new neighbors. This piece examines the experiences of data centers in each of those states.

Ohio AG files court complaint to remove Miami Twp fiscal officer in gold coin scandal: Dayton Daily News
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a complaint to remove Miami Twp. Fiscal Officer Robert Matthews from his elected position in connection to a gold coin scandal.

City council passes motions aimed at improving Cincinnati Fire Department pay, job benefits: WCPO
The Cincinnati City Council passed two motions on Wednesday with the intention of improving pay and job benefits for firefighters. (Discusses settling a legal dispute between the city and fire union.)

Common Pleas Presiding Judge Hightower unveils new initiative: Akron Legal News
As presiding judge of the Summit County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Judge Kani Harvey Hightower has pledged to continue her efforts to make the courts more accessible and easier to navigate.

Akron Law launches study abroad program in Peru: Cleveland Jewish News
The newest addition to The University of Akron School of Law’s international programming is its partnership with the Universidad Catolica Santa Maria in Arequipa, Peru.

Mahoning prosecutor to present free People’s Law School in October: Youngstown Vindicator
Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro, in partnership with the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, will host People’s Law School, a free legal education lecture series for the public, next month.

Estate of Ta’Kiya Young files federal lawsuit against Blendon Township, police chief: WCMH
One month after filing a civil lawsuit through the Franklin County court system, the estate of a pregnant woman who was fatally shot by a Blendon Township police officer has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the township itself and its police chief.

Ohio Airport Must Face Union's Picket Restriction Challenge: Law360
A union may continue pursuing its lawsuit accusing the Columbus airport of violating workers' First Amendment rights by placing restrictions on picketing, an Ohio federal judge ruled, rejecting the argument that the union lacks standing to sue.

The legal battle over toxic waste disposal in southeast Ohio: WOUB
The James M. Gavin Power Plant in southeast Ohio is one of the largest coal-fired electricity plants in the country. It’s also one of the nation’s top emitters of greenhouse gases, according to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

FTC takes Amazon to court, claims it tricked users into costly subscriptions: Cleveland.com
Amazon is facing trial in Seattle federal court over allegations that the e-commerce giant tricked customers into signing up for Prime memberships and made it deliberately difficult to cancel subscriptions, CBS News reports.

LexisNexis exec says it’s ‘a matter of time’ before attorneys lose their licenses over using open-source AI pilots in court: Fortune
A growing number of AI-created flaws found in legal documents submitted to courts have brought attorneys under increased scrutiny.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court Offers Grant Funding for Drug, SAMI, and Veteran Treatment Courts: AVC News
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced a new funding opportunity to support certified Adult Drug, OVI, Substance Abuse and Mental Illness (SAMI), and Veteran Treatment Courts across the state.

Court hears appeal in lawsuit over former Lorain County employee's firing: Elyria Chronicle
The 9th District Court of Appeals in Akron last week heard an appeal in the case of a former Lorain County employee who sued her former employers, claiming she was fired in 2021 for "blowing the whistle" on alleged fraud in county government.

Court denies ex-Ursuline players’ request for injunction: Youngstown Vindicator
A request for an injunction by parents of former Ursuline football players regarding the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s decision to rule the student-athletes ineligible was denied in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas on Tuesday.

Ohio Court Grants New Murder Trial Due To Race Bias Worry: Law360
A Black man sentenced to more than 37 years for murder and other charges is owed a new trial, an Ohio appeals court found, because his attorney should have been able to question potential jurors regarding racial bias regardless of the fact that the victim was also Black.

Former Richland County Mental Health agency leader indicted, says Ohio auditor: Richland Source
The former executive director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services has been indicted on seven counts, including one felony charge of having an unlawful interest in a public contract.

Marion City police chief, a detective and victims advocate added to Ratliff lawsuit: Marion Star
Ayers Ratliff and his wife Heidi have added more defendants to their lawsuit.

Eviction filings surge in Franklin County as pandemic rental aid runs dry: WSYX
The number of eviction filings is on the rise. The concern now is that those numbers could keep going up. It's all happening as the pandemic rental assistance funding is running out. Numbers have dramatically increased in Franklin County since 2021.

Rental assistance ends as eviction, homelessness crisis hits all-time highs: Columbus Dispatch
More than 50,000 Franklin County residents narrowly avoided becoming unhoused during the past 4 years thanks to over $218 million in federal funding distributed by the city and county.

Shuttered Hot Chicken Takeover chain owes more than $100K to landlords, lawsuits allege: Columbus Dispatch
The Chicago-based owner of the now-shuttered Hot Chicken Takeover brand faces lawsuits in Franklin County alleging the company owes more than $100,000 to two Columbus-area landlords.

Ohio Justice & Policy Center celebrates revitalization of women's project: Portsmouth Daily Times
The Ohio Justice & Policy Center officially unveiled the revitalization of their women’s project, now officially known as Her Voice, at their annual fundraising event held Wednesday, Sept. 17. The event featured keynote speaker former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown and a panel discussion focused on human trafficking in Ohio.

OUS hosts Constitution Day event: Ironton Tribune
Wednesday marked 238 years since the signing of the U.S. Constitution and, at Ohio University Southern, students were taught the importance of the founding document.

Newark Courthouse Restoration Unveils $3.5 Million West Courtroom Renovation: AVC News
A $3.5 million restoration of one of Newark’s most historic spaces is now open to the public at the Licking County courthouse.

Sixty seconds around Washington Court House, Ohio in Fayette County: Columbus Dispatch
(Video) Sixty seconds around the courthouse in Washington Court House, Ohio.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

Nelsonville asks the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider its decision denying the city’s request to remove candidates: WOUB
 The city of Nelsonville is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to prevent a situation where after the November election there are two competing governments that claim to represent the city.

Key witness invoked the Fifth Amendment in Akron murder trial. Should he have testified?: Akron Beacon Journal
The murder trial of 22-year-old Ahmere Williams came under scrutiny of the Ninth District Court of Appeals on Sept. 18, four months after Summit County prosecutors halted proceedings. Prosecutors appealed a trial court judge's determination that a key witness had good cause to invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

Cleveland shooting, strangulation case: Conviction thrown out over judge’s error: Cleveland.com
An appellate court Thursday threw out the conviction of a man accused of strangling and shooting at his former girlfriend because of a Cuyahoga County judge’s error.

Oral arguments presented in court for potential new trial of ‘Railroad Spike’ murder case: Fairborn Daily Herald
Oral arguments were heard Tuesday regarding the renewed case involving David L. Myers seeking a new trial for a 1996 murder.

Tenant advocates call for Dayton housing trust fund for eviction legal counsel, housing supports: Dayton Daily News
A community group that advocates for tenant rights is pushing hard for Dayton to create a housing trust fund to help pay for free legal representation for low-income renters in eviction cases and other types of housing supports.

State orders receiver for SOBE: Youngstown Vindicator
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Thursday ordered Attorney General Dave Yost to seek appointment of a receiver for SOBE Thermal Systems LLC of Youngstown because of concerns that SOBE will not be able to continue to deliver water, steam or air for heating and cooling to 27 downtown Youngstown businesses in the coming weeks.

County, Cleveland Communications Inc. settle legal dispute over ending Elyria radio tower lease: Elyria Chronicle Telegram
Cleveland Communications Inc. and the Lorain County Board of Commissioners reached an agreement Wednesday in federal court to resolve a dispute over the board's cancellation in August of a lease for the company's radio equipment on a county-owned tower in Elyria.

South Western Schools teachers union criticizes board attorney's $9,000-per-month retainer: Columbus Dispatch
An attorney working under contract for the South Western City school board, who proposed taking away elected school boards in large school districts, makes $9,000 a month for services to the district and the district's teachers union is questioning why his services are needed.

First Amendment and the baseball bleachers: Delaware Gazette
(Weekly column on law and history by Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge David Hejmanowski.) Jeffrey Swiecicki, his brother, and a few friends just wanted to enjoy a ball game. They made their way to Cleveland’s Jacobs Field, got a hot dog and downed a beer. From their seats in the left field bleachers above the out of town scoreboard, they sat through seven innings of a high scoring shootout between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians. Toronto had just scored six runs to take a 7-6 lead, and Swiecicki decided to take out his frustration on Indians’ left fielder Russell Branyan.

SEC Wins 'Scalping' Trial Against Penny Stock Trader: Law360
A Manhattan federal jury held an Ohio man liable on Friday in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suit alleging he fraudulently earned over $2.5 million by buying up penny stocks, hyping them online and then selling for gains in a "scalping" scheme.

OSU, Prof Cleared In Harassment Case Revived By 6th Circ.: Law 360
A federal jury on Friday rejected a former Ohio State University graduate student's harassment claims against her doctoral adviser and the school, a year after the Sixth Circuit revived the case.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court weighs whether to restore gun rights following domestic violence conviction: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering the case of an Allen County man named Patrick Heffley who says he should be able to purchase firearms again, despite several domestic violence convictions.

Clients say Akron man's scam cost them millions. Is the brokerage firm he used liable? (Supreme Court oral argument): Akron Beacon Journal
When Constantine Antonas of Akron died by suicide in 2021 after his hedge fund clients alleged he lost them millions of dollars in fraudulent investments and illegal sales, the investors began taking legal action.

Ohio Supreme Court denies Nelsonville’s request to remove candidates: Athens Independent
On Wednesday afternoon, the Ohio Supreme Court denied the city of Nelsonville’s request to remove from the certified candidates who are running for city office from the upcoming general election ballot.

Fight over who can be on the ballot in small city reaches Ohio Supreme Court: Columbus Dispatch
The Ohio Supreme Court weighed in on a fight between the city of Nelsonville and the Athens County Board of Elections over who should be on the upcoming November ballot.

Ohio Supreme Court Gets to the Root of the Problem to Preserve Timber Farm’s Tax Exemption: National Law Review
The Ohio Supreme Court, reversing a decision of the Board of Tax Appeals, held that a timber farm’s purchase of a Mercedes Benz vehicle qualified for a use tax exemption. Claugus Family Farm L.P. v. Harris, Slip Op. No. 2025-Ohio-2807 (Ohio Aug. 13, 2025).

Ohio abortion regulations appeal: Attorneys for the state and women’s health clinics make arguments: Ohio Capital Journal
Attorneys representing the state of Ohio and women’s health clinics made oral arguments Tuesday over whether other provisions in the state’s 2019 six-week abortion ban law can be maintained, even though the ban itself has been struck down.

Lorain Port Authority settles lawsuit, sells ownership in Jet Express ferry: Elryia Chronicle
The Lorain Port and Finance Authority will receive close to $900,000 after reaching a settlement agreement regarding Jet Express.

3M to pay Columbus $4 million in settlement over forever chemical contamination: Columbus Dispatch
Chemical manufacturer 3M agreed to an initial $4 million settlement with the city of Columbus over the production of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.

Olmsted Falls settles former police chief lawsuit: Cleveland.com
Former Olmsted Falls Police Chief William Traine’s 2018 lawsuit against the city was recently settled for $45,000.

Troy officials weighing next steps as distillery owner faces charges, lawsuit: Dayton Daily News
The city of Troy is waiting to see what happens with criminal charges against an area business developer before deciding whether to try and recoup hundreds of thousands of dollars in business loans.

$49,500 in fees for failed project OK’d: Youngstown Vindicator
City council has passed an ordinance to allow the Youngstown Board of Control to nearly double a payment to a Cleveland law firm that had provided legal services for the failed 20 Federal Place building project.

Facts, fiction and what comes next in case of Kentucky judge shot by sheriff 1 year ago: Cincinnati Enquirer
Patty Wood knows where the conversation’s going before you get the words out. One year to the day after Letcher County’s sheriff shot the local judge inside his office in the local courthouse, it’s a discussion she and others have had more times than they can count.

Man pleads guilty to scamming dozens out of $2M in dating app fraud: Dayton Daily News
A Cincinnati man accused of taking more than $2 million from people he defrauded on dating websites pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of money laundering, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio Dominick S. Gerace II announced Wednesday.

Bankruptcy Judges Step Up Sanctions on Attorneys Misusing AI: Bloomberg Law
A federal rule requiring lawyers to certify the accuracy of their filings is gaining new traction in bankruptcy courts, where judges are sanctioning attorneys for submitting documents with fake AI-generated citations.

NJ Atty Sanctioned For Citing AI-Generated Fake Case Law: Law360
A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday issued a $3,000 monetary sanction on an attorney for violating Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by submitting a reply brief including fabricated case law citations and later acknowledging that his use of generative artificial intelligence contributed to the errors.

 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy: Judicial independence founded on ‘public trust’: Ohio Capital Journal
In the annual State of the Judiciary speech, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy pushed for more civics education, committed to eliminating “legal deserts,” and emphasized the importance of an independent judicial branch of government.

Ohio fights Supreme Court order to pay up to $1 billion to nursing homes: Cleveland.com
After a unanimous state Supreme Court decision found Ohio underpaid its best nursing homes by as much as $1 billion, the state is pushing back — asking the justices to take another look before it cuts a check.

Appeals court upholds prison time in Struthers murder resentencing: Youngstown Vindicator
Even though the 7th District Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of Brandon L. Crump Jr., 22, in the Sept. 21, 2020, killing of 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney and shooting of four adults in Struthers, Crump was brought back to Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Tuesday to be resentenced.

How some Ohio counties are making it easier to represent yourself in court: Ohio Newsroom
Domestic court cases, like divorce, child custody or child support, are often complicated. When people take on those cases without an attorney, the process can feel outright overwhelming, said Emily Kirsch, court administrator at Lorain County’s Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court.

Earning a fresh start: Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Two women celebrated a fresh start Tuesday as they graduated from a special Trumbull County court program designed to help women overcome addiction and trauma.

Franklin County judge urges prevention efforts as juvenile murder cases grow in Columbus: WBNS
Homicides in Columbus are trending downward, but more teens are ending up in juvenile court on murder charges. Franklin County Juvenile Court Judge Lasheyl Stroud said the impact reaches both victims' and suspects’ families, who often find themselves sitting on opposite sides of her courtroom.

Ohio teachers unions file lawsuit to keep control over pension board: Columbus Dispatch
Three statewide teacher unions are challenging a change in state law that strips teachers' power to pick who serves on the powerful State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio board.

Retired Ohio cops, firefighters face unpaid medical bills in Thin Blue Line insurance case: Cincinnati Enquirer
A year ago, retired Euclid police officer Joe Baglione showed up for a doctor's appointment only to be told that his insurance carrier, Thin Blue Line, hadn't been paying claims so his coverage would no longer be accepted.

Englewood police sued in high-speed chase that killed 1, seriously injured another: Dayton Daily News
A family is accusing Englewood police of negligence in a 2023 chase in which a fleeing vehicle hit and killed a woman and seriously injured another.

AG Yost Files Lawsuits Against Two Ohio Contractors, Including One in Muskingum County: AVC News
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed lawsuits against two home remodeling contractors accused of defrauding consumers, including one case in Muskingum County.

Some Christ Hospital patients eligible for payout after settlement for info sent to Meta, third parties: WCPO
Some Christ Hospital patients may be eligible for a payment from a class-action lawsuit settlement over the hospital sending patient information to Meta and other third parties.

Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Joins Vorys: Law360
Former Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Michael P. Donnelly will take on a new mediation and arbitration role at Vorys in Cleveland, the law firm announced Tuesday.

Ohio BMV relaxes personalized license plate restrictions after federal lawsuit: WCMH
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has agreed to relax its restrictions on what can go on personalized license plates after facing a federal lawsuit for rejecting the terms “GAY” and “MUSLIM.”

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

Court won't let replacement run: Sandusky Register
The Ohio Supreme Court recently denied a petition filed by the campaign committee for Jean Anderson, blocking an effort to place Beth Deck on November's general election ballot as a replacement mayoral candidate.

News in brief: Portsmouth Daily Times
The Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. Court is always open to the public and can be attended in person or viewed online as it happens. Open courtrooms and public engagement play a key role in upholding access to justice and the rule of law.

Ohio Panel Won't OK Sanctions In Casino Assault Suit: Law360
An Ohio appeals panel denied a man's bid for sanctions against another man who sued him over an assault at a Cleveland casino, saying the record doesn't show that the case was frivolous or filed in bad faith

After a multi-year delay, plans revealed for new courthouse in downtown Columbus coming 2030: Columbus Dispatch
After multiple years of delays, plans for a new Franklin County Municipal Courthouse in downtown Columbus have been revealed and the city is shooting for the project to be completed in 2030.

Wasteful or watchful? Local city spends at least $20K on municipal court study: WKRC
A local city council is spending tens of thousands of dollars to determine what it should do with its municipal court. In Local 12's latest installment of "Waste Watch," you can determine whether Franklin City Council is being wasteful or watchful with taxpayer money.

Former New Concord fiscal officer indicted in theft of more than $450,000: AVC News
The Muskingum County Grand Jury has indicted the former fiscal officer of the Village of New Concord, accusing her of stealing more than $450,000 in public funds.

Youngstown asks court to delay company's repossession of equipment at SOBE plant: WFMJ
As autumn grows closer, some residents and businesses of downtown Youngstown could be at risk of losing their heat and hot water. Under a recent judgment in a civil lawsuit, SOBE Thermal Energy Systems is set to lose the equipment it needs to provide those utilities.

Two Candidates Vie for Vermilion Municipal Court Judgeship: Vermilion Daily
Voters heard directly from the candidates seeking to lead the Vermilion Municipal Court during the Lorain County Bar Association’s Candidate Night, held September 8 at Amherst High School. The event brought together candidates from across Lorain County, including those running for the Oberlin and Vermilion Municipal Court benches.

Town hall to explain legal action following East Palestine derailment: Youngstown Vindicator
Attorneys representing more than 800 parties in two lawsuits that were recently transferred to the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court have organized a town hall to update residents impacted by the 2023 train derailment.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

(State of Judiciary) Ohio’s courts have slashed their pandemic backlogs by more than half in some divisions: Cleveland.com
State courts in Ohio have cut case backlogs that have been lingering since the beginning of the pandemic, Ohio Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy said in her State of the Judiciary address Thursday.

Ohio Supreme Court rules against replacing Jean Anderson in Vermilion mayor's race: Elyria Chronicle Telegram
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected former Vermilion mayoral candidate Jean Anderson's attempt to choose her successor to appear on the November ballot.

Nelsonville gets a transition plan for a new government, but its fate now rests with the Supreme Court: WOUB
A committee tasked with guiding Nelsonville through its transition to a new form of government presented its plan to the City Council this week, at the same time the city is trying to halt that transition in court. 

Ohio Appeals Court Orders Retrial For Invalid Jury Trial Waiver: Law360
A state appeals court in Ohio has ruled that a pro se appellant accused of double murder and a weapons charge must be retried because he was unfairly denied a jury trial without verbally waiving his rights in open court.

5th District appellate panel upholds assault, robbery convictions: Akron Legal News
A central Ohio appellate panel overruled a Toledo man's assertion that his felonious assault and robbery convictions stemming from an attack of a Polaris-area hotel housekeeper in 2023 were contrary to the evidence presented at trial.

Attorneys speak out against Lorain County public defender office plan that would replace court-appointed counsel: Cleveland.com
Lorain County Commissioners are considering replacing court-appointed attorneys for low-income defendants with a county-run public defender office -- a move that could reshape how residents access legal representation when they cannot afford an attorney.

Ohio regulators turn down appeal, OK utility’s data center billing plan: Ohio Capital Journal
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is giving American Electric Power the green light to start charging data centers differently. The decision is another acknowledgement of the strain large energy consumers are placing on the grid. (Mentions appeal is possible to Supreme Court.)

Monnin’s case statistics for August: Greenville Daily Advocate
Judge Julie L. Monnin, Darke County Municipal Court, reported on the case statistics of the court for August.

Bellevue man gets 10 years for threatening to kill lawyers, judge: Port Clinton News Herald
A Bellevue man who threatened to kill his lawyer, prosecutors and the judge handling his criminal case has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Sept. 8.

Judge sides with OSU students, families on most claims in Lawrence Tower lawsuit: Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State University students displaced from Lawrence Tower after mold and mushrooms infested the dormitory last year scored a legal victory this week in one of their lawsuits against the university.

Hamilton County judge agrees 'to not release' grand jury transcript in Downtown brawl: Cincinnati Enquirer
A Hamilton County judge who on his own ordered a transcript of the grand jury proceeding that led to felony charges against defendants in the July Downtown brawl has agreed to “return any copies” of the transcript and “to not release them,” court documents say.

Man arraigned in theft of ambulance: Youngstown Vindicator
A Youngstown man has pleaded not guilty to stealing an ambulance from St. Joseph Warren Hospital, leading to a police chase that ended with his arrest on the Center Street Bridge in Youngstown.

Cleveland settles for $15K with ex-cop fired over Hells Angels links: Cleveland.com
A fired Cleveland police officer settled his lawsuit with the city for $15,000 after he said officials rescinded an offer to rehire him for an EMS position.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

Company wants $20 million from Ohio taxpayers after its injection well caused two earthquakes (Supreme Court of Ohio case): Signal Ohio
Months after launching operations in 2014, a fracking waste injection well in Trumbull County caused two earthquakes, striking just miles away from a nearly century-old dam. 

Happy fans greet figure skating legend Oksana Baiul with 90s' posters, newspapers: Canton Repository
Baiul, the 1993 world champion and the 1994 Olympic champion in ladies' singles figure skating, made the stop [at Skaters at Center Ice] on her way to the nearby Akron-Canton Airport. She was in town as the keynote speaker to kick off National Recovery Month for the Akron Recovery Court and Akron OVI Court. Before heading to Center Ice, she shared her journey to recovery.

'Discovering Justice': Summit County Common Pleas Court to unveil new civic-inspired mural: Akron Beacon Journal
To celebrate the justice system and America's semiquincentennial — 250th — anniversary, the Summit County Common Pleas Court General Division will host the unveiling of its newest mural, dubbed the "Discovering Justice Mural."

Newly appointed Common Pleas Judge Christopher McDowell begins first week on the bench: Cincinnati Enquirer
Christopher McDowell began his first week as a Hamilton County common pleas court judge on Sept. 8.

Myers sworn in as Montgomery County Municipal Court Judge: Eaton Register-Herald
The Montgomery County Municipal Court announced last week that Judge Brandon Myers took his oath of office at a ceremony held on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Western Division Courthouse in Trotwood.

Fuller earns Distinguished Service Award: Delaware Gazette
Randall D. Fuller, judge of the Delaware County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Division, was awarded the John E. VanDuzer Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), an international family law organization.

City, county officials attend ribbon-cutting for new courtroom at county courthouse: Mansfield News Journal
Clad in their black robes, Richland County Common Pleas Judges Brent Robinson and Phil Naumoff had to interrupt their work to attend Friday's dedication of a fourth courtroom.

MC Commissioners certify unpaid sewer rates (Common Pleas Court renovations): Miami Valley Today
The Miami County Commissioners certified unpaid sewer rates and charges and penalties to the Miami County Auditor and also certified unpaid water rates and/or charges and penalties to the Miami County Auditor, with those charges being placed on the Property Tax List during their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4.

State attorneys defend Ohio’s plan to fund Browns stadium, urge court to dismiss challenge: Ohio Capital Journal
Attorneys representing several Ohio officials including Republican state Treasurer Robert Sprague want a judge to dismiss the class action lawsuit challenging the use of unclaimed funds to pay for a new Cleveland Browns stadium.

Judge: ‘Prior acts’ cannot be used in ’09 cold case: Youngstown Vindicator
If the oft-delayed Robert L. Moore murder trial goes to trial again, the prosecution will not have a type of evidence the first prosecution team had in 2022.

Mahoning Board of Elections considers suing commissioners over new building: WMFJ
The Mahoning County Board of Elections tabled the idea of getting an attorney to sue the County Commissioners in a meeting Tuesday.

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