SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court rules Trenton must allow vote on data center ban: WVXU
Ohio city illegally blocked a citizen effort to stop data center: Cincinnati Enquirer
Conflict over data center petition in Licking County ▶️: WCMH
Debate over the validity of signature submissions.
Ohio Supreme Court rejects Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal request: The Columbus Dispatch Court TV
Ohio's Supreme Court took just 16 words to make clear its thoughts on the latest request from a Cuyahoga County woman whose murder trial was featured in a Netflix documentary.
Suspended Sandusky County judge’s opponent asks Ohio Supreme Court to remove him from November ballot: WTOL Fremont News Messenger
A legal battle over whether suspended Sandusky County Common Pleas Judge Jon Ickes can remain on the November ballot is moving quickly before the Ohio Supreme Court.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Can Ohio voters elect a judge who’s not allowed to serve? Supreme Court to decide: Cleveland.com
It’s up to the Ohio Supreme Court to decide whether suspended Sandusky County Common Pleas Judge Jon Ickes can remain on the November ballot, even though he would be unable to take office if elected.
Judge appointed to take over Ickes' docket: Sandusky Register
A court employee at the Sandusky County Common Pleas Court confirmed Friday that the Ohio Supreme Court recently appointed retired visiting Judge William Finnegan from Marion County to oversee Judge Jon Ickes’ docket until Nov. 20.
Court Ends Dispute Over Payment for Roundabout Construction: Youngstown Daily Legal News
The Supreme Court of Ohio on Aug. 21 rejected a request to reopen a dispute regarding the amount of money owed to Lorain County landowners whose road access was cut off to build a new roundabout.
Court rejects unsealing criminal records for use in civil lawsuit: Akron Daily News
The Supreme Court of Ohio, on Aug. 19, denied a woman's request to access the sealed documents of three prior criminal cases involving the man who allegedly killed her husband.
Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Employee Safety Case on Dairy Farm: Morning Ag Clips
On Aug. 12, the Ohio Supreme Court released its opinion Camara v. Gill Dairy, L.L.C. The majority opinion was written by Justice Brunner and joined by all of the justices, except for one section that Justice Fischer did not join. The case involves an injury sustained by an employee from equipment on the dairy farm.
Ohio Supreme Court rejects judge’s claim abortion amendment hinders job: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed an Ohio judge’s claim that the reproductive rights amendment in the state constitution hindered him from doing his job.
Ohio Power Siting Board rejects Sloopy Solar appeal for Clark County project: Springfield News-Sun
The Ohio Power Siting Board has denied Sloopy Solar’s application for a rehearing to appeal the board’s decision denying the facility in Clark County.
He wants to distill his own whiskey. Supreme Court may decide if he can: USA Today
John Ream home-brews the vanilla stout his wife prefers. He’s crafted his own wine and mead. But a nearly 160-year-old federal ban on home distilling is keeping the Ohio engineer from experimenting with spirits.
Meet the grads of new Summit jail program. The goal is they never return: Akron Beacon Journal
Joivally Turner grabbed his blue tasseled graduation cap and tossed it a few inches in the air alongside his six fellow IGNITE graduates amid loud applause.
After 35 years on the bench, Perry County's first female judge is retiring: The Columbus Dispatch
When Judge Luann Cooperrider was a kid in Thornville, Ohio, she didn't know what she wanted to be when she grew up. She did, however, know that she wanted to help people.
Federal Judge Walter Rice retires after 46 years on the bench: Dayton Daily News
United States District Judge Walter H. Rice spent nearly six decades on the bench, presiding over landmark cases, mentoring young lawyers and championing second chances for former offenders.
Ohio Judicial College celebrating 50th anniversary: The Delaware Gazette
Happy 50th anniversary to the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College! The Ohio Judicial College does a fantastic job providing continuing legal and professional education for judges, magistrates, acting judges, and non-judicial court personnel to ensure the effective administration of justice for all Ohioans. The Judicial College also offers education for guardians ad litem, guardians of adults and custody evaluators.
AUGUST 27, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court clears way for Pike couple to challenge ruling: Chillicothe Gazette
A Pike County couple won a case before the Supreme Court of Ohio, allowing them to challenge a lower court ruling that ordered the sale of their property to satisfy another couple's debts.
Ohio Justices Say Guilty Plea Needn't Be Fully Explained: Law360
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled courts can presume a criminal defendant understands pleading guilty means a complete admission of guilt, even if the judge does not explicitly tell the defendant so, unless the defendant asserts his actual innocence.
An Ohio judge was kicked off the bench and suspended. He’s still on the November ballot: Signal
There are many reasons – 17, to be specific – the Ohio Supreme Court, which oversees discipline of lawyers and judges, suspended Sandusky County Judge Jon Ickes from practicing law or serving as judge for two years. But as of now, he’s still on the November ballot.
Ohio Appeals Court Sides With Google In Battle Over Search Results: MediaPost
An Ohio appellate court rejected former state Attorney General David Yost's bid to revive a lawsuit alleging that Google wrongly gives preferential treatment to its own products and services in search results.
Man who threatened Ohio judge's life on TikTok sentenced to 1 year: Cincinnati Enquirer
A man who threatened the life of a Hamilton County judge pleaded guilty Aug. 26 and was sentenced to one year in prison.
A judge sided with Cuyahoga County in an overdetention lawsuit. Here’s why: Cleveland.com
A federal judge sided with Cuyahoga County in a lawsuit accusing the county jail of keeping people behind bars after they were legally entitled to be released, finding the county took enough steps to address the problem to avoid liability under federal civil rights law.
AUGUST 25, 2026
Decision: COVID Unemployment Benefits
- Ohio Supreme Court rules DeWine administration doesn’t need to seek $900M in COVID benefits: Cleveland.com
- Ohioans aren't entitled to COVID-era unemployment benefits, court rules: The Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court again rejects $900M COVID checks case, but attorney says it's not over yet: WYSO
What we learned about the Ohio bank tax the Supreme Court left intact: Cleveland.com
Ohio’s financial-institutions tax has generated more than $1.3 billion over the past six fiscal years, giving the Ohio Supreme Court’s rejection of a bank’s constitutional challenge broader significance than the roughly $2.7 million refund directly at issue.
Ohio Supreme Court allows certification of out-of-state wind farms: Ohio Capital Journal TiffinOhio.net WBNS
The Ohio Supreme Court gave the go-ahead for the sale of wind energy in a decision regarding out-of-state vendors of the renewable natural resource. Six wind farms in the Midwest were certified to sell wind energy in the state in a supreme court decision that upheld a ruling by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
Both sides of abortion debate say latest Ohio Supreme Court action on amendment won't be the last: The Statehouse News Bureau
The Ohio Supreme Court declined to take up a case that challenged the state’s new reproductive rights constitutional amendment. But supporters and opponents of the amendment agree on one thing; it’s not the end for lawsuits related to the 2023 voter-approved constitutional change.
Supreme Court of Ohio upheld death sentence from triple homicide: WOIO
Supreme Court of Ohio confirmed the death sentence of a man who killed his friend and her two daughters in North Royalton home in June 2017.
Ohio Judge’s Suspension for Harassment, Slur Spurs Ballot Suit: Bloomberg Law
An Ohio judicial candidate sued Monday to force her incumbent opponent off the November ballot, after the judge’s law license was suspended for fostering an unprofessional work environment where he sexually harassed staff and used a racial slur…Sandusky County Common Pleas Magistrate Kimberly Ontko’s, complaint was filed in front of the Ohio Supreme Court.
Candidate for judge faces possible discipline after radio interview: Cincinnati Enquirer
A state disciplinary complaint accuses a candidate for Hamilton County Juvenile Court judge of misleading voters by saying during a radio interview that she previously served as a judge, even though she never held that office.
Ohio Justices To Weigh Curbs On 3rd-Party Tax Complaints: Law360
An Ohio appeals court's ruling that restrictions on third parties filing complaints about property valuations violate the state constitution's uniform rule requirement is in conflict with another court.
Ohio court approves settlement refunding BMV taxes, fees to disabled veterans: WSYX
A proposed class-action settlement could soon put money back in the pockets of Ohio’s most severely disabled veterans who were improperly charged for Specialty Military License Plates. The Ohio Court of Claims granted preliminary approval of a class-action settlement in the Kacin v. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, case.
Findlay timecard fight lands in federal court: The Courier
Findlay City Council on Monday rushed through all three readings of an emergency ordinance to appropriate $30,000 to pay a legal settlement tied to a federal discrimination lawsuit. The complaint was filed by former Utilities Billing Supervisor Tammy Zsembik, whose termination centered on timekeeping issues that mirror the city’s recent, high-profile dispute over its payroll system.
When a marriage ends, this Ohio court offers co-parenting support: WVXU
Divorce is common in Ohio and across the country. But when a marriage ends, the relationship between the couple doesn’t necessarily end with it.
For parents, divorce often gives way to learning how to jointly care for children while living apart. The Delaware County Domestic Relations Court is aiding families in navigating just that.
Understanding the hows and whys of Ohio’s court systems: Athens County Independent
As we await action from the Supreme Court of Ohio on the latest Nelsonville appeal, it’s worth noting that the question of which city government should prevail – statutory or charter – has been before almost all the various courts in our jurisdiction at least once, and sometimes twice or more.
AUGUST 20, 2026
Decision: Court suspends Sandusky County Judge Jon Ickes
- Sandusky County judge ousted for misconduct while seeking reelection: The Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court suspends Sandusky County Judge Jon Ickes for 2 years: WTOL, WBNS, WKYC
- Ohio Supreme Court removes local judge over conduct violations: WTVG
- Sandusky County judge suspended for numerous ethics violations: WJW
- Sandusky County judge suspended for unethical, vulgar conduct: Toledo Blade
- Sandusky County judge ousted for misconduct while seeking reelection: Fremont News-Messenger
- Ohio Supreme Court suspends Judge Jon Ickes, orders him off Sandusky County bench immediately: TiffinOhio.net
- Judge removed from office: Sandusky Register
- Sandusky County judge removed from office: Review Times
Ohio Court Won't Unseal Files Sought In Wrongful Death Suit: Law360
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that sealed criminal court records should not be unsealed so that they can be used in a civil wrongful death lawsuit.
Ohio bank tax has generated $1.3 billion in 6 years. Supreme Court keeps system intact: Cleveland.com
The tax at the center of a bank’s unsuccessful challenge before the Ohio Supreme Court has generated more than $1.3 billion for the state over the past six fiscal years, including more than $228 million in the most recent fiscal year alone.
Ohio Supreme Court tosses lawsuit questioning Vivek Ramaswamy’s citizenship, ballot eligibility: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by a former East Cleveland mayor seeking to disqualify Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy from the November ballot until Secretary of State Frank LaRose verifies Ramaswamy’s U.S. Citizenship.
Supreme Court rejects judge’s challenge to abortion amendment: Gongwer
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a judicial challenge aimed at halting a voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting abortion access.
Trenton’s proposed data center moratorium hangs in balance as Ohio Supreme Court fight moves forward: Journal-News
An Ohio Supreme Court case that will determine whether Trenton residents can force a vote on a data center moratorium this November is inching forward with new filings from the city, the petitioners and former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann.
Ohio parents won’t need to approve their teens’ social media accounts — at least not yet: Cleveland.com
Ohio’s law requiring social media parental consent for teenagers will remain blocked while parties ask the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the issue, following a ruling Monday.
AUGUST 18, 2026
After a 2-year wait, will Ohio’s largest solar project get the OK?: Ohio Capital Journal
Following a key legal deadline last Friday, the stage is now set for the Ohio Power Siting Board to make a final decision about whether the state’s largest solar and energy storage project to date can move ahead.
Watchdog groups urges Ohio Supreme Court to investigate central figure in STRS case: WCMH
A national watchdog group is urging the Ohio Supreme Court to consider disciplinary action against a central figure in allegations of misconduct on the state’s teacher retirement pension fund.
Will Gurpreet Singh stay on death row? Ohio Supreme Court weighs appeal from Wester Chester family killer: WCPO
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in the appeal of a West Chester man sentenced to death for killing four members of his family, with defense attorneys arguing Gurpreet Singh's convictions should be overturned because he did not receive a fair trial.
Danny Lee Hill’s appeal ends with 11th District decision: WKBN
The death penalty conviction of child murderer Danny Lee Hill has taken many routes…His latest attempt was heard by the Supreme Court but was sent back down to the 11th District Court of Appeals, which ruled Monday that Hill’s sentencing was proper.
Ohio High Court Reinstates $1.9M Farmworker Injury Verdict: Law360
The Ohio Supreme Court has revived a $1.9 million verdict in favor of a farmworker over injuries he sustained on the job.
Ohio Supreme Court launches interactive kiosks for America 250: Kiosk Marketplace
The Supreme Court of Ohio has introduced upgraded interactive touchscreen kiosks at the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center as part of its America 250 initiative commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary, according to a Court News Ohio report. Located in the building's concourse and ground floor, the kiosks are designed to provide visitors with information about the judiciary while helping them navigate the Judicial Center.
Ohio Supreme Court certifies Van Wert veterans docket for second time: Lima Ohio
The Supreme Court of Ohio has given final certification to Van Wert Municipal Court’s docket for veterans for the second time. itled Courts Assisting Military Offenders, or CAMO, these “specialized dockets are an investment in people to change lives, reunite families and build safer communities.
Erosion/Landfill Operation: Federal Court Addresses Ohio County's Request for Injunctive Relief: JD Supra
The United States District Court (N.D. Ohio) (“Court”) addressed in an August 12th Memorandum Opinion (“Opinion”) an issue arising out of the operation of a solid waste landfill.
Youth violence prevention program moving to Columbus: WCMH
A youth violence prevention organization that started in Birmingham, Ala., is planning to expand to Columbus, with organizers saying they want to bring mentorship, workforce development and other programs directly to young people.
Ashville Data Center Decision:
- Ohio Supreme Court says Ashville can't block vote on data center, gas plant deal: Yahoo News
- Ohio Supreme Court allows Ashville referendum against data center project to move forward: Ohio Capital Journal
- Trenton data center fight heads to Ohio Supreme Court after ballot measure rejected: Journal-News
- Ohio Supreme Court rules on the potential vote on two data centers and a natural gas plant: WOUB
AUGUST 13, 2026
The Ohio Supreme Court is siding with a dairy farm worker who sued his employee after he was seriously injured by a piece of farm equipment that was missing a safety guard ▶️: 1590 WAKR Morning Drive
The court ruled that the employee did not have to prove his employer had no intention of replacing the safety guard. He just had to show it was them that deliberately moved it.
Ohio Supreme Court Set to Rule in Vaping Cases▶️: Fox19 Now at 7am
Lower courts dismissed Ohio’s case, saying federal law blocks the state from taking action. Now, the Ohio Supreme Court is weighing in.
Data Center Decision:
- A new Ohio Supreme Court ruling could mean implications for communities across the state as more data centers are proposed▶️: WTOL 11 This Morning
- This week we can expect to hear more from the Ohio Supreme Court on a data center fight going on in Trenton▶️: WLW-AM Morning Drive
- Ohio Supreme Court decision sparks more questions about Pickaway County data center project: Columbus Business First
- Ohio Supreme Court Sides w/ Data Center Foes on Ashville Vote: Marcellus Drilling News
CCHC plans to file notice of appeal to Ohio Supreme Court to avoid demolition of former school: Northwest Signal
The Cultural Center of Henry County (CCHC) announced Wednesday it’s preparing to file a notice of appeal this week as it seeks to bring its case to the Supreme Court of Ohio and avoid demolition of a former Napoleon school building.
Two Cincinnati breweries can resume THC beverage sales after judge blocks Ohio ban: WKRC
Two Cincinnati breweries will be allowed to continue their THC beverage sales locally after a temporary restraining order was issued against an Ohio law that banned the manufacture and sale of intoxicating hemp products.
Ohio’s rural areas need more attorneys. A new initiative aims to build a pipeline: WOUB
In many parts of Ohio, legal help is hard to come by. Seventy-eight out of Ohio’s 88 counties do not have enough attorneys to meet their residents’ needs, according to the Ohio State Bar Association. In northwest Ohio, the situation could get even more severe as many practicing attorneys near retirement.
Convicted Ohio Judge's New Motion Seeks 2nd Trial: Law.com
A suspended juvenile court judge in southwest Ohio has filed another motion challenging her conviction on a felony count. Judge Tracie Hunter's Monday motion seeking a new trial claims a juror failed to disclose during questioning that she'd been sexually molested as a teen by a minister.
Ohio court rejects homeowner's lost-note fraud claim against Wells Fargo: Mortgage Professional America
An Ohio appeals court has rejected a homeowner's years-long push to void her Wells Fargo foreclosure over allegedly false statements about her note.
Resource fair put on for incarcerated individuals: Sandusky Register
The Sandusky County Sheriff's Office recently hosted a Re-Entry Resource Fair for currently incarcerated individuals at the Sandusky County Jail. "Having support is critical for successful reintegration," according to a sheriff's office statement. "Thank you to all of our community partners who participated to help inmates make connections to overcome reentry barriers."
Supreme Court chief justice who called Toledo home▶️: WTVG
The name Waite is familiar to most Toledo residents because of the high school, but the man behind that name served as the seventh chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. Morrison Remick Waite was nominated by President Ulysses Grant and served on the court from 1874 to 1888. Before reaching the nation’s highest court, Waite served as mayor of Maumee and as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives.Waite is one of a select group of Ohio-connected leaders whose service shaped the nation. His bronze bas-relief portrait is displayed in the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Grand Concourse, honoring presidents, members of the U.S. Supreme Court, and speakers of the U.S. House from Ohio.
AUGUST 11, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court rules on potential vote on two data centers and natural gas plant: The Statehouse News Bureau
The battle over a data center in a small town south of Columbus will go on. A unanimous Ohio Supreme Court ordered the village of Ashville to submit to elections officials petitions for a ballot issue this fall on a data center and a natural gas plant to power it.
Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents trying to overturn data center agreement: WOSU
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Ashville Fiscal Officer April Grube could not refuse to certify a petition submitted by opponents of a data center project.
Trenton data center fight heads to Ohio Supreme Court after ballot measure rejected: Dayton Daily News
A group of petitioners in the Trenton area has elevated a battle to ban data centers to the Ohio Supreme Court after city council members voted to reject their initiative to put a vote on the November ballot.
Ohio Supreme Court Set to Rule in Vaping Cases.▶️Fox19 Now
Local judge assigned to Ohio Supreme Court case: Sidney Daily News
Third District Court of Appeals Presiding Judge William Zimmerman was selected by the Ohio Supreme Court to sit by assignment for oral argument Wednesday.
Ohio Supreme Court creates game to simulate judge experiences: WFMJ
The game would allow students to make decisions as a judge, with the specific scenario of deciding whether or not one student should be suspended from school for stealing from another student.
Seventh Son can resume THC drinks after judge grants restraining order: The Columbus Dispatch
A federal judge has granted a 14-day restraining order that allows Seventh Son Brewing and 13 other businesses to sell THC beverages while their lawsuit against the state moves forward.
Ohio court rejects employer's bid to overturn disability award: Human Resources Director
On August 6, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Tenth Appellate District, rejected Southwest Community Health System's attempt to overturn permanent total disability benefits awarded to one of its former respiratory therapists.
Ohio court reinstates judgment voiding fire policy after store abandons case: Insurance Business
An Ohio appeals court has refused to revive a convenience store's fire-damage case, reinstating a $100,000 judgment against the company.
Lake County Juvenile Court earns Fair ribbons through garden program: The News-Herald
The Lake County Juvenile Court continues its partnership with the Lake County Ohio State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers to have a Garden Program in the Juvenile Detention Center.
AUGUST 6, 2026
Will Gurpreet Singh stay on death row? Ohio Supreme Court weighs appeal from Westchester family killer: WCPO
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in the appeal of a West Chester man sentenced to death for killing four members of his family.
Ohio Supreme Court to hear death row case in killings of 4 family members: Cincinnati Enquirer
Ohio Supreme Court hears appeal from death row inmate Gurpreet Singh over waived jury trial.
Ohio Supreme Court creates game to simulate judge experiences
The game allows students to make decisions as a judge, deciding whether or not one student should be suspended from school for stealing.
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in a case that could limit the attorney general's authority to sue retailers who sell illegal vapes and e-cigarettes. ▶️ NBC 4 Today (WOWK 13 News)
Vape sellers to Ohio Supreme Court: crackdown is unconstitutional: Dayton Daily News
The e-cigarettes’ flavors ranged from “strawmelon” to “blueberry raspberry-gami” and virtually none of them were legal when they were sold in tobacco stores around the state.
Ohio Supreme Court orders mediation in Shawnee Fire Chief public records case: WLIO
The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered mediation in a public records complaint filed by Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller against the Shawnee Township trustees.
Shawnee fire chief’s case referred to mediation: Lima Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy, in a journal entry dated Tuesday, referred a complaint filed by Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller against the Shawnee Township board of trustees and township fiscal officer Kevin Cooley to undergo the mediation process.
Federal magistrate judge shot at in Medina County road rage incident, sources say: Cleveland.com
A federal magistrate judge was shot at Tuesday during a road-rage incident on Interstate 71 in Medina County, according to three sources with knowledge of the incident.
Ohio court upholds firing of mistakenly rehired custodian over conviction: Human Resources Director
An Ohio appeals court ruled that a school district could fire a custodian it mistakenly rehired, despite long knowing of his disqualifying conviction.
AUGUST 4, 2026
West Chester Man Appeals Death Sentence
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in the appeal from a West Chester man convicted of killing four members of his family. Gurpreet Singh was accused of shooting his wife, her parents and her aunt inside their apartment in 2019.
- The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the appeal tomorrow of a West Chester man sentenced to death for killing four family members▶️: Your Day WRGT
- The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the appeal tomorrow of a West Chester man who was sentenced to death for killing 4 of his family members ▶️: Good Morning Cincinnati WKRC
- Ohio Supreme Court to hear appeal of West Chester man convicted of murdering 4 family members: WLWT
- Appeal by Tri-State man on death row for 4 murders to be heard by Ohio Supreme Court: WKRC
America 250 offers behind-the-scenes look at how local courts work: WVXU
If you're curious about how court systems work, you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the local common pleas court system as part of America 250-Ohio celebrations. Hamilton County Common Pleas Court and the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library are offering the four sessions starting Tuesday.
JULY 30, 2026
Data Center Dispute
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering a case that some say will decide whether Ohioans have the right to vote on whether they want a data center built in their community.
- Ohio Supreme Court to make key data center decision ▶️: 3News WKYC
- The Ohio Supreme Court will soon decide whether residents of Ashville get a vote on massive data center project ▶️: 96.7 The Wave
- The Ohio Supreme Court is weighing a case that could determine whether communities have the right to vote on proposed data centers ▶️: 90.3 WCPN
- Data center company hopes to intervene in case before Ohio Supreme Court: WCMH
- Ohio Supreme Court case could shape future data center fights: Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court case to decide if residents get any say on data centers in their backyards: Cleveland.com
- Ohio Supreme Court deciding if citizens can vote on data center: 21 WFMJ
- Supreme Court reviews Pickaway Co. data center referendum: Gongwer
Ohio Supreme Court: Victim can't file delayed appeal, despite initial legal confusion: Ohio Capital Journal
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that a woman does not have the right to file a delayed appeal for damages as the victim of a crime, despite the fact that there was legal and legislative confusion over her right to compensation.
Mahoning Valley probate court employee receives national certification: Mahoning Matters
Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy delivered remarks to the graduating class, addressing the responsibilities court leaders carry and the challenges shaping the future of judicial administration.
Mahoning County Probate Court employee receives national certification: WFMJ
A Valley court administrator has received national recognition after earning his Court Manager certification.
Local court clerk earns prestigious state certification: The Van Wert Independent
The Supreme Court of Ohio and the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management, recognized 38 court professionals who earned the Certified Court Manager credential during a recent certification ceremony.
Harrison Central adds court liaison for attendance: Your Ohio News
Regular school attendance plays an important role in student learning, relationships and long-term success. This school year, Harrison Hills City School District is strengthening its efforts to support students and families through a new partnership with the Harrison County Juvenile Court.
Mackenzie Shirilla files federal challenge to Strongsville murder conviction: WKYC
Mackenzie Shirilla, the Strongsville woman convicted of murder in a 2022 crash that killed her boyfriend and another passenger, has taken her legal challenge to federal court by filing a petition for a writ of habeas corpus seeking to overturn her conviction.
JULY 28, 2026
Group Files With Ohio Supreme Court Over Data Centers ▶️: WBNS 10TV
Duke’s Natural Gas Tax Increase Approved by PUCO Justified ▶️: WCPO 9 News
Ohio court backs Brotherhood Mutual, blocks reopening of binding appraisal: Insurance Business Magazine
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled on July 23, 2026, that a church could not make its insurer pay more after both sides had already settled a storm claim through binding appraisal.
Fresh faces on farmland: New clinics to expand legal access in rural NW Ohio: Toledo Blade
Michelle Kranz wrangles mass tort lawsuits by day and cattle by night. The attorney represents clients in Toledo but lives on a farm in Wood County, where a new clinic partnered with the University of Toledo college of law is expected to bolster legal access in the surrounding area.
2 Ohio attorneys facing sanctions for legal briefs containing AI-generated falsehoods: WCMH
The office of the Ohio Disciplinary Counsel filed a complaint this week with the Board of Professional Conduct against a Cleveland-area attorney claiming he used artificial intelligence tools that generated false statements.
What we learned about how federal appeals judges handle Ohio cases: Cleveland.com
Federal appeals judges do not conduct trials, select juries or hear new witnesses. They review existing records to determine whether trial courts and government agencies applied the law correctly.
Appeals court affirms conviction of man convicted in Wellsville shooting death: WKBN
The Seventh District Court of Appeals last week affirmed the conviction of a Steubenville man in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court for the shooting death of a Wellsville man.
NCAA Appeals Ohio Judge's Block On Athletes' Eligibility: Law360
The NCAA has appealed an Ohio state judge's decision that permitted 24 college basketball players to play in the upcoming season while they challenge the organization's eligibility restrictions.
Court awarded access to Fatherhood Initiative Grant: Urbana Daily Citizen
The Champaign County Common Pleas Court, through the efforts of the West Central Community Correctional Facility, has been awarded access to a Fatherhood Initiative Grant…The objective of this grant is to improve outcomes for children and families by equipping fathers sentenced by the Common Pleas Court to a West Central Program with the tools, resources, and support needed to reintegrate fathers into their families and communities.
Officials launch financial literacy program at Lake County Juvenile Center: News-Herald
In a collaborative effort to equip young people with “essential life skills,” Lake County Treasurer Michael Zuren and Lake County Court of Common Please, Juvenile Division, Judge Michael DeLeone have created a comprehensive financial literacy program for individuals held at the Lake County Juvenile Detention Center.
JULY 23, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court says trial court adequately explained DNA-testing denial: Cleveland.com
A Cleveland man who wants DNA testing to challenge his conviction lost a key round Tuesday, when the Ohio Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that judges don’t have to give detailed reasons when denying such requests.
Ohio Justices Back Sparse Order Denying DNA Test: Law360
A divided Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a trial judge gave sufficient explanation when denying a murder defendant's request for postconviction DNA retesting.
Supreme Court: Victims not allowed to file delayed appeals under Marsy’s Law: Gongwer
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday determined that although Marsy’s Law offers victims the right to appeal decisions denying restitution, that liberty doesn’t extend to filing delayed appeals.
PUCO reverses AEP tariff, citing high court’s submetering decision: Gongwer
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday reversed earlier decisions requiring AEP Ohio tariff changes setting new guardrails around submetering. The commission's move came in direct response to an April decision by the Ohio Supreme Court determining that submetering companies are acting as public utilities and should be regulated as such.
Ohio Supreme Court agrees to hear Asheville referendum complaint: Circleville Herald
The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the Ashville Village Fiscal Officer to reply to a lawsuit challenging her decision to keep a referendum off the November ballot.
Murder suspect appeals judgement to Ohio Supreme Court: Star Beacon
Ashley Keenan has appealed a recent decision to the state’s highest court, seeking to reverse an order that she be involuntarily medicated.
Judge explains truancy court cases, processes within Ohio: Spectrum News
Judge David Hejmanowski from the Delaware county probate and juvenile court helps understand truancy cases and juvenile court.
ONU law college joins in rural legal help initiative: Bluffton Icon
The Ohio State Bar Association (Ohio Bar), Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF), Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law (ONU Law) and the University of Toledo College of Law (Toledo Law) are launching Lawyers = Justice: A Northwest Ohio Legal Collaborative, a new initiative designed to bring more legal help directly to rural communities and build a stronger pipeline of attorneys committed to serving them.
JULY 21, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court Garners Support to Change Accreditation Requirements for Bar Eligibility: Law.com
The Supreme Court of Ohio received strong support from the legal community to change accreditation requirements for bar eligibility, which would allow graduates of non-American Bar Association-accredited law schools to sit for the bar.
Ohio Justices Say Criminal Juries Deserve Deference on Appeal: Bloomberg Law
Ohio appeals courts, when considering the weight of evidence and testimony in criminal trials, must give at least some deference on the issue of credibility to the jurors who decided the outcome, the state Supreme Court said Friday as it reinstated a man’s sex-crimes convictions.
Ohio Supreme Court affirms decision on Dayton activist’s writ to remove Clerk of Courts: Dayton Daily News
The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court’s decision that a Dayton activist lacks standing to seek the removal of an elected official from his office.
The Complete Story: The High-Stakes Battle Over “Project Cosmos” Data Center in Commercial Point: Scioto Post
The quiet village of Commercial Point, Ohio, is the staging ground for a multi-million-dollar legal war over big tech infrastructure. Spanning local council meetings, resident revolts, and the Supreme Court of Ohio, the conflict centers on Amazon Data Services’ code-named “Project Cosmos.”
Attorneys spent 112K hours last year for Ohioans at no charge: Northwest Signal
Attorneys spent 112,000 hours of their time last year at no charge to assist Ohioans with legal needs, according to The Supreme Court of Ohio.
Lawyers donate work at no cost to help Ohioans with legal needs last year: WBNO
Last year, lawyers donated 112,000 hours of their work at no cost to help Ohioans with their legal needs. That amounts to over $28 million in donated legal services for Ohioans with low incomes.
Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Manslaughter Conviction in Fatal Ashville Pit Bull Attack Case: Scioto Post
An Ohio appellate court has upheld the involuntary manslaughter conviction of a Pickaway County man whose pit bulls escaped his home and fatally mauled a next-door neighbor tending her garden.
Agenda Sports Bar to re-open after Ohio Court of Appeals rules Toledo court was wrong to shut it down for more than a year: ABC 13
Owners of Agenda Sports Bar are taking the boards off their establishment after being shut down for a year.
Ohio appeals court sends dietitians' employment claims to arbitration: Human Resources Director
An Ohio appeals court upheld an arbitration agreement a nursing home built into onboarding, pushing two workers' employment claims out of court. On July 16, 2026, Ohio's Eighth District Court of Appeals affirmed a lower-court order sending the dispute to arbitration, over the employees' objections.
How is AI being used in the courtroom? WVXU News
At the request of the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct published the “Ohio Ethics Guide: Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers and Judicial Officers” to help guide legal professionals on when certain tools should be used.
County Domestic Relations Court recognized: Delaware Gazette
The Delaware County Domestic Relations Court has received international recognition for its commitment to helping families navigate separation or divorce with dignity, respect and hope.
Hancock judge named to state committee: The Courier
Hancock County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Kristen Johnson has been appointed to serve on the Study Committee to Evaluate the Placement of Delinquent Children in Residential Facilities, pursuant to Section 16(B)(6) of H.B. 315 of Ohio's 135th General Assembly.
JULY 16, 2026
Ohio SUPCO settles avenue for restitution in foreclosure: WKBN
An Ohio Supreme Court decision Wednesday allows homeowners to fight for financial compensation if their home is sold while they are appealing the foreclosure and win an appeal.
Overturning 40-year precedent, Supreme Court puts acquittal rulings in reach of appeals: State Affairs
Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a 1987 decision, clearing a prosecutor to potentially appeal a county judge’s move setting aside a jury’s guilty verdict.
Hit by a car in a minor crash? You may not have a right to be heard in court: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court recently sided with the Eighth District Court of Appeals, which ruled Marsy’s Law does not apply to the victims of minor car accidents.
Ohio Supreme Court dismisses Duke Energy submetering appeal: State Affairs
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed another submetering appeal after the utility that brought the case deemed further litigation no longer necessary.
Billy Wagner denied final appeal while awaiting trial for role in Pike County massacre: WKRC
The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by George "Billy" Wagner III over a lower court's decision to keep the death penalty on the table for his upcoming trial in the Pike County Massacre.
Ohio Supreme Court blocks Maumee recall election: WTVG
The justices determined that the Maumee Charter doesn't provide recall as an option to remove elected officials from office.
Agenda Sports Bar to re-open after Ohio Court of Appeals rules Toledo court was wrong to shut it down for more than a year: WTVG
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed most of the Toledo Municipal Court ruling in October of 2025, ending the appeal of a one year shutdown order the city gave the northside bar on Matzinger Road after a July 2025 shooting that killed two and injured two others.
Ohio court blocks Farmers on sales tax for totaled car: Insurance Business
Farmers need not add sales tax to every totaled-car payout in Ohio, a state appeals court ruled - a fine-print clause decided it.
Judge silences officials in Ohio ‘House of Horrors’ case after defense slams ‘pure evil’ comments: Los Angeles Magazine
The attorneys representing one of the defendants in Ohio’s media-dubbed “House of Horrors” case are asking a judge to impose a gag order that would prohibit prosecutors, law enforcement, court personnel and other officials from publicly discussing the highly publicized child endangerment case. A judge granted that request on Tuesday.
Court records show prior concerns about family accused of endangering 16 children in Vinton County: WLWT
Court records reveal that the Siders family, now accused of endangering 16 children in Vinton County, had prior legal issues in Gallia County involving school attendance concerns in 2021.
How a Summit County court is helping kids cope during divorces: Akron Beacon Journal
By Summit County's Domestic Relations Court Judge Katarina Cook's estimation, her court could be the first civil court in Ohio to hire a child life specialist as part of its Children and Parents Empowered program, dubbed CAPE.
Here’s how to understand, navigate Akron, Summit County courts: Signal Akron
Experts share information with residents, including how courts in Akron and Summit County work and where to get free legal help.
JULY 14, 2026
Court upholds sentence for ex-Lake County teacher who abused students: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the prison sentence for a former Lake County teacher who pleaded guilty to sex crimes involving students.
Ohio Supreme Court denies Billy Wagner’s appeal, leaving death penalty on the table: NBC4
The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of the last Wagner family member awaiting trial for the Pike County massacre, leaving the death penalty on the table for his upcoming case.
Lake County Juvenile Court’s Sharon DeLembo earns top state honor: News Herald
Sharon DeLembo of the Lake County Juvenile Court has been awarded the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Clerks Clerk of the Year.
Ohio Veteran's Hall of Famer Jerry Ferris To Speak In Carlisle: Warren County Post
Ferris volunteers with Hospice of Dayton, Honor Flight, Veterans Court and VA Volunteer Services.
Ohio Sen. Nathan Manning appointed to court; what happens to his House race?: News5Cleveland
As Republican Ohio Sen. Nathan Manning becomes a judge, he leaves behind a competitive House race.
JULY 9, 2026
Ohio’s top court says Berea can’t be sued over woman’s fatal fall on city bench: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled against the estate of a woman who sued Berea after she tripped over a bench in a city recreation center locker room and died.
High court again clarifies political subdivision immunity exception: Gongwer
The death of a woman who tripped over a newly installed bench at a northeast Ohio city’s recreation center did not open that municipality up to potential civil liability, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Mackenzie Shirilla’s lawyers once again ask Ohio Supreme Court to hear appeal in Strongsville murder case: WKYC
Lawyers for Mackenzie Shirilla are once again asking the Supreme Court of Ohio to review her appeal of her 2023 murder conviction in Strongsville, filing a motion for reconsideration Monday less than two weeks after justices declined to take up the case.
Public employee union dues cases reach Ohio Supreme Court: Gongwer
The Ohio Supreme Court is set to decide whether public employees can challenge union dues deductions in court after resigning from unions.
Ohio Supreme Court Declines to Reconsider Injection Well Ruling: Youngstown Business Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would not reconsider a previous ruling that the owners of an injection well in Weathersfield Township are not entitled to compensation from the state after the well was shut down more than 10 years ago.
Ohio Supreme Court declines Hall appeal in Meigs County aggravated murder case: WVNews
The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear a second appeal from Jaquan Hall.
Convicted officer again denied release from prison during appeal: Logan Daily News
Former Hocking County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz will have to stay in prison while he pursues an appeal of his conviction on multiple felony counts. In a ruling issued Monday, Ohio’s Fourth District Court of Appeals denied Moritz’s motion seeking a stay of sentence execution during his appeal. The judge who had hear Moritz’s trial had previously denied a similar motion.
Judge weighs challenge to Amazon’s $4 billion Ohio data center: WLWT
A legal battle over a proposed $4 billion Amazon Data Center project in Wilmington, Ohio, has resumed for a second day at the federal courthouse in Cincinnati.
Are Flock cameras next? Supreme Court rules against police using sprawling cell phone location data: Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision restricting law enforcement’s ability to use sprawling cell phone location data is bringing to light questions about the legitimacy of Flock Safety cameras used by police in Ohio and elsewhere.
Chilicothe native named managing attorney for Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio: Record Herald
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio has named Chillicothe native Stephanie M. Corcoran as the managing attorney of its local office.
JULY 7, 2026
Supreme Honor For Boehner: WMOH
Former U.S. House Speaker and longtime West Chester resident John Boehner has received a rare and historic honor from the Supreme Court of Ohio. During a ceremony Wednesday at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus, a bronze bas-relief portrait of Boehner was unveiled in the court’s Grand Concourse Hall of Honor. The dedication marked the first new portrait added to the hall in nearly 100 years.
Ohio Supreme Court considers if juvenile crimes should be considered in adult sentencing: WCMH
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on a case that could lead justices to rethink how courts can use a defendant’s history against them.
Common Pleas Mental Health Court receives state certification: Miami Valley Today
The Miami County Common Pleas Mental Health Court led by Judge Stacy Wall has earned final certification from the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Specialized Dockets.
After News 5 investigation, Cuyahoga judge allows innocence claimant to seek new trial: WEWS
After a News 5 investigation, a Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas judge has given Roberto Wynn the opportunity to seek a new trial in an effort to overturn his murder conviction.
Judges bring civic tour to Wooster to discuss courts: The Daily Record
A multistate civic engagement tour focused on the judicial system will stop in Wooster on July 8, bringing judges and legal leaders together with community members for a public discussion on the role of courts in American society.
US Supreme Court to hear University Heights religious rights case: WKYC
SCOTUS will take up a case involving a lawsuit of Daniel Grand, a University Heights man who wanted to hold a prayer group in his home.
JULY 2, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court considers if juvenile crimes should be considered in adult sentencing: WCMH
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on a case that could lead justices to rethink how courts can use a defendant’s history against them.
Ohio Supreme Court upholds utility commission decision allowing coal plants bailout fee: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a decision last week that, according to its challengers, allowed utilities to overcharge customers to the tune of roughly $115 million. It brings an end to a narrow dispute that started in 2021 but has its roots in the Ohio House Bill 6 scandal.
Supreme Court dismisses challenges to AEP data center deals: Gongwer
The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed a pair of appeals regarding two contracts between an electric distribution utility and data center developers at the request of the challenger.
Ohio State Beats German University’s Case Over Research Mice Use: Bloomberg Law News
Ohio State University has shed the German state of Bavaria’s claims of breach and fraud related to genetically altered research mice, an Ohio appeals court ruled.
Appeals Court upholds 16-year sentence for Zanesville man: Zanesville Times Recorder
An appeals court has upheld sentence for Zanesville resident Bryan Caitlin, rejecting his claim that the trial court relied on improper factors.
Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule: Spectrum News
An Ohio judge will make a ruling next week on a preliminary injunction request from 24 men's and women's college basketball players suing the NCAA, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
Pike County judge ‘abused his discretion’ in massacre sentences: Cincinnati Enquirer
An Ohio court has overturned the sentences of two people convicted in the 2016 Pike County massacre case, saying the judge who sentenced them "abused his discretion."
Specialized local docket receives state certification: The Van Wert Independent
The Courts Assisting Military Offenders – CAMO Court of the Van Wert Municipal Court has earned final certification from the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Specialized Dockets for a second time.
Greene County Juvenile Court to add trauma-informed room: Fairborn Daily Herald
Greene County Juvenile Court was approved for a $990 grant from the Greene County Community Foundation to add a trauma-informed room to their facility.
New juvenile court community service building funded by Clinton County commissioners: Wilmington News Journal
The Clinton County Juvenile Court has announced the construction of a new Community Service Building at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, funded by the Clinton County Board of Commissioners.
Changing the Conversation: How Montgomery County ADAMHS Is Reminding Us that Stigma is "Out of Style:" Addiction Policy Forum
Across the country, stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing people from seeking help for substance use disorders. In Montgomery County, Ohio, the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board is tackling this challenge head-on through its bold public awareness initiative, Stigma Is Out of Style.
Documentary explores history of Ohio’s 88 courthouses: Times Reporter
Ohio’s 88 county courthouses stand as enduring centers of law, community and history, as explored in a new Supreme Court of Ohio documentary marking America’s 250th anniversary.
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