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JUNE 16, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court rules those with federal restrictions could have gun rights in state: NBC4
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that people who are federally barred from possessing firearms due to prior criminal convictions can petition the state to have their gun rights restored.

Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in flavored tobacco ban case with home rule at the center: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide if Ohio cities can ban flavored tobacco products — a ruling that could have wide-ranging implications for municipal home rule.

Can police search your car if they smell weed? Ohio’s top court to decide: Cleveland.com
Voters may have legalized marijuana in 2023, but one of the key questions around Ohio’s marijuana policy remains unanswered. If a police officer pulls someone over, is the smell of marijuana enough to search the car?

Sex offender found working at kids camp prompts Ohio Supreme Court to consider 'employment address' definition: News5 Cleveland
The Ohio Supreme Court is weighing how to legally define "place of employment" after a Tier 3 sex offender ended up performing work at a children's summer camp in Geauga County.

The Ohio Supreme Court set safeguards for renters’ electric bills. Republican lawmakers rolled them back: TiffinOhio
In a late-night vote Wednesday, lawmakers rolled back legal protections for submetered renters’ electric bills that were established by the Ohio Supreme Court.

Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes: Fox5 Atlanta
Ohio lawmakers approved an $875 million payment package Wednesday after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain Medicaid reimbursements for nursing homes, shortchanging providers by hundreds of millions of dollars.

Hemp-derived THC drinks return to Ohio businesses after judge blocks new law: WEWS
Hemp-derived THC products are back at companies in Ohio after a federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of Ohio’s new hemp licensing law.

Judge temporarily blocks Ohio hemp ban for 10 beverage makers: Cleveland.com
A federal judge on Monday sided with 10 hemp-beverage manufacturers who are challenging the state’s new hemp ban.

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association to host several educational programs in June: Cleveland Jewish News
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association will host a series of educational programs in June focused on some of the legal profession’s most pressing issues, including artificial intelligence, election integrity, immigration law and professional ethics.

JUNE 11, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court to weigh Columbus ban on flavored tobacco after legal fight: WSYX
Flavored tobacco products have been off the shelves at Billman’s Marathon in Columbus for more than two years, and now a legal fight over who has the authority to ban those products is in the hands of the Ohio Supreme Court.

Ohio Supreme Court hears flavored nicotine arguments: WCMH
The Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday on whether Ohio cities can ban flavored tobacco.

Home rule questions over ban on local flavored tobacco bans go to Ohio Supreme Court: Statehouse News Bureau
Can the state tell cities they can’t ban certain things, or do cities have the power to do that under home rule? The Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments on that from a lawsuit filed against the state by 21 cities over their attempts to ban sales of flavored tobacco and vapes.

Sex offender found working at kids camp prompts Ohio Supreme Court to consider 'employment address' definition: News 5 Cleveland
The Ohio Supreme Court is weighing how to legally define "place of employment" after a Tier 3 sex offender ended up performing work at a children's summer camp in Geauga County.

Ohio passes bill to pay nursing homes $875 million after state Supreme Court ruling: Cleveland.com
Ohio lawmakers moved to pay nursing homes $875 million on Wednesday after a state Supreme Court ruling found they were underpaid.

Family law revision ignites debate over 50–50 parenting, court intervention and judicial discretion: Cleveland.com
After more than two decades of failed reform efforts, lawmakers are once again trying to rewrite the rules governing child custody disputes and parenting arrangements.

Ohio Supreme Court Asked to Review Union Dues Agreement Dispute: Mackinac Center
Mackinac Center Files Brief in Ohio Supreme Court Case About Union Dues and Worker Rights.

Geauga County Probate Judge Tim Grendell back on bench after six month suspension: Cleveland Scene
Timothy Grendell is back on the bench in Geauga County after serving a six-month suspension by the Ohio Disciplinary Counsel for violating professional conduct policies stemming from his decision to put two teens in juvenile detention for refusing to visit their father.

Appellate court: man’s speedy trial rights were violated: LimaOhio.com
The Third District Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Reed from nearly a year ago that the state of Ohio violated a Findlay man’s constitutional right to a speedy trial.

Convicted sex offender in Ohio has appeal denied: WTRF
An appeals court has denied an attempt by convicted sex offender Ashton Stotts to overturn her convictions in a sexual battery case.

Ohio Appeals Court agrees: Google not a common carrier: Law360
An Ohio appeals panel sided with Google and against a state attorney general's efforts to designate the company a common carrier subject to neutrality controls on its search results, affirming a...

Court orders Ohio BMV to reconsider thousands of rejected personalized plates: WCMH
A federal judge in Ohio has tasked the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles with reviewing thousands of rejected vanity plates under stricter standards for denying applications.

CASA receives grant to aid recruitment: Findlay Courier
CASA/GAL of Hancock County has been awarded a $42,885 needs-based grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association.

JUNE 9, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court to weigh cities’ flavored tobacco bans, home rule: The Columbus Dispatch
A legal fight over whether Ohio cities can ban flavored tobacco could have sweeping consequences for how local leaders regulate everything from firearms to mobile homes.

Ohio Supreme Court approves Duke Energy rate charges to close caverns: Cincinnati Enquirer
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled Duke Energy can charge natural gas consumers in Southwest Ohio $29 million to cover costs for retiring man-made propane caverns.

Ohio Supreme Court approves natural gas rate hike for Duke Energy customers: WLWT
The Ohio Supreme Court is permitting an increase in natural gas bills for Duke Energy customers across southwest Ohio to go forward.

Some felons can now seek restoration of gun rights in Ohio: WKRC
The ruling stems from a case involving an Allen County man, Patrick Heffley, convicted of domestic violence in 2006. That conviction barred him from owning a gun under both federal and state law, which is legally referred to as being under disability.

Board of Education cannot appeal valuation of property it does not own or lease: Youngstown Daily Legal News
A local board of education is unable to appeal the tax valuation of real property except for property it owns or leases, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled.

Ohio Supreme Court asked to halt Lordstown data center freeze: WFMJ
An ongoing legal battle over a proposed data center campus in Lordstown has intensified, as developers asked the Ohio Supreme Court to step in before local officials extend a freeze on new projects.

Attorney convicted of theft is disbarred by state supreme court: ABA Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday permanently disbarred an attorney who had previously been convicted of theft after stealing more than $225,000 from an estate that he administered.

Controversial Geauga County judge allowed to return to bench after 6-month suspension: Cleveland.com
A controversial Geauga County judge was allowed to return to the bench on Monday after serving a six-month suspension for his jailing of two juveniles who didn’t want to visit their father during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Law license of former Geauga County judge reinstated: WKBN
A Geauga County judge whose law license was suspended has been reinstated.

AI, Confidentiality, and Privacy Risks in Mediation and Arbitration
Mediators and arbitrators now encounter AI tools in document review, legal research, scheduling systems, transcription software, and online hearing platforms.

These Ohio courts are giving veterans newfound hope, and they’re only expanding: Cleveland.com
Throughout Ohio, courts are increasingly adopting a program to get military veterans accused of crimes back on the right track. These specialized dockets, called veterans treatment courts, already exist in 29 courts throughout Ohio and are set to expand.

Wayne County Clerk of Courts untangles yearslong title issue: Wooster Daily Record
A Wayne County resident is finally holding the title to his truck after nearly three years of uncertainty, thanks to the persistence of the Wayne County Clerk of Courts staff.

JUNE 4, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Gun Rights Restoration
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that individuals federally barred from firearms can petition the state for gun rights restoration.

Supreme Court finds former Montgomery County judge in contempt: Dayton Daily News
The Ohio Supreme Court found former Montgomery County Municipal Judge James Piergies in contempt.

Ohio Supreme Court suspends former Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Richard Skelton: WHIO (video)
The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of former Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Richard Skelton.

Ohio juveniles can get new charges after adult court transfer: Bloomberg Law
Ohio’s adult court has jurisdiction to charge minors with crimes even if the juvenile court found no probable cause for those same offenses, the state’s Supreme Court said Wednesday.

Ohio Supreme Court rules Olentangy schools can’t appeal values of property it doesn’t own: WCMH
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 6-1 Friday that the Olentangy Local School District Board of Education cannot appeal the values of property it does not own or lease to a court of common pleas.

6,000-acre solar project permit nixed by Ohio Supreme Court, for now at least: CBS News
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a permit that state officials previously granted to a massive, 6,000-acre industrial-scale solar farm and battery operation in Madison County.

Supreme Court of Ohio reverses permit for Oak Run Solar site: Solar Builder
The Supreme Court of Ohio has cut down a previously approved permit for Madison County’s Oak Run Solar project, which would have been the largest solar installation in the history of the state.

Supreme Court will hear arguments over Forest Hills schools' ICE plan: Cincinnati Enquirer
The legal fight over the Forest Hills school district's secret plan to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions will go forward at the Ohio Supreme Court.

Kucinich loses appeal in Browns lawsuit, will challenge ruling in Ohio Supreme Court: Cleveland 19 News
Former Cleveland Mayor and Congressman Dennis Kucinich has lost his appeal over the Browns move to Brook Park, closing the final lawsuit looking to prevent a relocation. When reached for comment, Kucinich says he will appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Judge upholds decision to allow one intoxicating hemp business to sell in Ohio: WCMH
Seattle-based Cycling Frog was granted the temporary ability to sell its intoxicating hemp products statewide in Ohio in mid May. On Friday, a Sandusky Court rejected Attorney General Dave Yost’s request to revoke Cycling Frog’s right to sell statewide.

JUNE 2, 2026

New Pathway for Legal Education in Ohio
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced new actions regarding the evaluation and improvement of law school accreditation within the state.

Court Upholds Murder Conviction for Driver Who Struck Firefighter
The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld a felony murder conviction for a driver who sped through a closed accident scene on I-90, striking and killing a Cleveland firefighter in 2022.

Board of Education Property Valuation Decision
A local board of education is unable to appeal the tax valuation of real property except for property it owns or leases, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled.

Shirilla Murder Appeal
Mackenzie Shirilla's attorneys are asking Ohio’s highest court to review her case after her appeal was rejected for being filed one day late — a delay they argue stemmed from a leap-year miscalculation.

Motion to dismiss juvenile murder case is denied: Lima Ohio
Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Reed has denied a defense motion to dismiss the case of a Lima teenager charged with murder.

Judge orders Ohio to narrow rules for rejecting vanity license plates: WBNS
A federal judge in Ohio has ruled the state’s process for rejecting vanity license plates needs to change, but stopped short of saying three drivers who sued the BMV over the issue could get the plates they applied for.

Students witness sentencing firsthand at Rocky River Municipal Court event: Cleveland.com
Rocky River Municipal Court has launched a new initiative to give students a firsthand look at real-world consequences. The court recently held a live sentencing at Rocky River High School.

Xenia Municipal Court honors longtime staff member's retirement: WKEF
Yvette Mullikin has dedicated her career to public service for more than 27 years. Mullikin began her work at the Court back in 1999, serving in the Probation Department as a Community Service Coordinator and Deputy Clerk.

In Memoriam – Former Ottawa County Common Pleas Court Judge Paul Moon: Fremont News Messenger
Beloved father and husband, Paul Clinton Moon, 88, passed away on May 26 with his family by his side. He was born on December 19, 1937 to William and Martina (nee Heineman) Moon, who preceded him in death.

MAY 28, 2026

Ohio Takes Steps to Move Away from Sole ABA Law School Accreditation: Bloomberg Law
A proposal to create opportunities for graduates of schools not accredited by the American Bar Association to sit for the Ohio bar exam was put forth Thursday by the state Supreme Court. The seven-justice court also told its administrative director to work to establish an accreditation process done by the state and to work with Ohio’s nine law schools to submit a variance request to the ABA.

Ohio Supreme Court says state must revisit massive solar farm on Gates land: The Columbus Dispatch
The Ohio Supreme Court has partially sided with local governments in Madison County in a legal dispute about a planned solar project on part of land owned by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

Ohio Supreme Court says Madison County solar project must provide more information before approval: WOSU
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a state board must thoroughly address the visual impacts of a proposed solar farm in Madison County before approving it.

6,000-acre solar project permit nixed by Ohio Supreme Court, for now at least: Signal Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a permit that state officials previously granted to a massive, 6,000-acre industrial-scale solar farm and battery operation in Madison County.

Ohio Supreme Court hears second round of arguments over pandemic-era unemployment benefits: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court began oral arguments in a second case over pandemic unemployment benefits by wondering why the case was back before the justices.

Ohio’s Supreme Court will decide if Gov. Mike DeWine could close the $300 weekly pandemic check program early: WOUB
It’s a question that’s lingered for years: did Gov. Mike DeWine have the authority to end the federal pandemic assistance program in June 2021 before it was set to end three months later, as several Republican-led states did?

Ohio Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge denied public records requests: Columbus Dispatch
The Ohio Supreme Court on May 27 dealt a blow to groups seeking public documents from statewide officials, making it harder to fight when a government office denies a records request.

Mackenzie Shirilla asks Ohio Supreme Court to review case after appeal missed by one day, attorneys say: WOIO
Mackenzie Shirilla, who was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 15 years served for a deadly crash that killed two young men, is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to take a look at her case after previous appeals were denied.

17 drug court graduates get fresh start in Richland County: Mansfield News Journal
The judge told 17 drug offenders they are not invited back to his courtroom. "Not that we don't want to see you again, but we don't want to see you in this environment," Richland County Common Pleas Judge Phil Naumoff said. "We don't want to see you in this courtroom."

Second Chance Drug Court celebrates graduates: Miami Valley Today
The Miami County Second Chance Drug Court (MCSCDC) held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, at the Hobart Arena Bravo Room, honoring the hard work, dedication, and determination of the latest graduates of the program.

Kiavi wins Ohio foreclosure appeal as borrower's fraud claims fall flat: Mortgage Professional
A borrower's fraud allegations could not save him from foreclosure on a Dayton property, an Ohio appeals court ruled May 22, 2026.

Wilmington data center lawsuit moves to federal court: WLWT
A group of Clinton County homeowners is asking a federal judge to block a proposed $4 billion Amazon data center project in Wilmington, Ohio.

CMHA lawsuit moves to federal court as former property manager is arrested: WVXU
A lawsuit filed by tenants of Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority complex The Evanston is now in federal court. Meanwhile, a former CMHA property manager accused of stealing their rent money is behind bars.

May 26, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court to decide if DeWine could close $300 weekly pandemic check program early: Statehouse News Bureau
It’s a question that’s lingered for years: did Gov. Mike DeWine have the authority to end the federal pandemic assistance program in June 2021 before it was set to end three months later, as several Republican-led states did?

Helping participants find their way back: Miami Valley Today
Under glass on the desk in her chambers, Miami County Common Pleas Court Judge Stacy Wall has photos of the 15 graduates of the Miami County Common Pleas Mental Health Court, a specialized docket that uses everything from dogs and horses to artwork to help participants find their way back to a meaningful and stable life.

‘Trying to help people’: Real Rocky River court cases heard at high school: WJW
Rocky River Municipal Court took its docket on the road down to the high school where class of Advanced Placement Students got to watch the court in action. The defendants volunteered to let their sentencing be heard this way as the courts two judges say it’s about transparency and educating people about what the court really does.

Wayne County court needs guardians to help children in custody cases: The Daily Record
As divorce and custody cases involving children continue through Wayne County’s Domestic Relations Court, court officials say they need more guardians ad litem (GALs)— trained individuals tasked with investigating family situations and helping magistrates determine what is in the best interest of a child.

Findlay case shows gap in resources for mental health crises: The Courier
A Findlay family seeking emergency mental-health assistance for their son last December instead saw the situation escalate into a criminal case, highlighting ongoing gaps in crisis-response resources.

Ohio lawmakers want to allow certain expert witnesses to testify in court remotely: WCMH
Ohio lawmakers may soon consider a resolution allowing certain expert witnesses to testify remotely during court proceedings. State Sen. Michele Reynolds has introduced Senate Resolution 359, encouraging Ohio courts to allow sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) to testify remotely whenever possible.

National law firm GRSM is building a growing presence in Cleveland: Crain’s Cleveland Business
Since securing a proper office space in the city last summer, national law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) is positioning itself for additional growth in the Cleveland market.

Ohio Appeals Court Says UPEPA Motions Require A Hearing In Lawrence: Forbes
David and Donna Lawrence owned and operated a business called "Scoops and Brews" in Norwalk, Ohio. Next door to their business was Gilby's Pizza Cravin which was owned by Bradly Gilbert through his company Gilby's Pizza Craven LLC which apparently was owned by Bradley Gilbert.

L'Eggo My Eggroll food truck rebrands: The Courier
A trademark dispute between Kellogg Co. and Findlay-based food truck L’Eggo My Eggroll has been resolved out of court, according to a new federal filing.

MAY 21, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court weighs pandemic unemployment benefits case (video): Spectrum News1
A pandemic-era unemployment case is back before the Ohio Supreme Court. At issue is whether Ohioans who say they lost out on extra federal benefits could still see that money.

Ohio Supreme Court to decide if workers are owed pandemic benefits: The Columbus Dispatch
The COVID-19 pandemic ended years ago, but some Ohioans are still fighting for unemployment benefits they say Gov. Mike DeWine cut off too soon.

Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in Cincinnati brawl records case: WXIX
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a public records case related to the brawl in downtown Cincinnati. The justices will issue their decision in writing over the next few months. When they do, it will set a statewide precedent.

Ohio Justices Question Own Rules Governing Records Access: Bloomberg Law
Ohio Supreme Court justices on Wednesday pressed an attorney representing a county clerk of court on why the high court can enact rules that—at least to some—go further than state law in restricting public access to records.

Ohio ruling expands apartment tenant protections on utilities, but pending bill raises concerns: Springfield News-Sun
The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that submetering companies should be regarded as public utilities subject to regulation, but a consumers office is concerned that a bill making its way through the Ohio Senate could undo those protections.

Barberton Judge Todd McKenney earns Ohio Bar Medal for community work: Akron Beacon Journal
The Ohio State Bar Association announced it will honor Barberton Municipal Court Judge Todd McKenney on May 20 with the Ohio Bar Medal, the association’s highest honor. Among the day’s events, Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court Sharon L. Kennedy was set to present an update to the Ohio Bar on the State of the Judiciary.

Jail Holds Graduation For IGNITE Program Participants: WTVG
Participants in the IGNITE program at the Wood County Jail received their diplomas on Monday. IGNITE is a nationwide program that stands for Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education. It was created to foster inmates’ life skills and prevent reincarceration. Organizers said the program highlights steps toward a better future.

Ohio Panel Says Incompetence Doesn't Affect State Of Mind: Law360
An Ohio appeals court has ruled that sufficient evidence exists that a man had the state of mind necessary to commit burglary and kidnapping offenses despite later being declared mentally incompetent to stand trial and confined in a mental hospital.

Wayne County Clerk of Courts banking initiative adds new revenue: Wooster Daily Record
The Wayne County Clerk of Courts Office has implemented a new banking strategy expected to generate more than $28,000 annually for the county’s general fund.

MAY 19, 2026

Ohio high court to hear case of former Struthers judge: WFMJ
The Supreme Court of Ohio will hear arguments this morning to decide the professional future of a former local judge who faces allegations of misconduct. The state's highest court is scheduled to consider the case against Dominic Ralph Leone III, a former Struthers Municipal Court judge.

Submetering industry faces uncertain future after Ohio Supreme Court ruling: Toledo Blade
Electric submetering companies will likely leave Ohio unless state lawmakers pass legislation.

A $620 property tax debt cost him his house. Ohio’s Supreme Court will decide if Cuyahoga County owes him: Signal Cleveland
After Angelo Craig failed to pay his $620 property tax bill, Cuyahoga County officials began the legal process of seizing his house.

Importance of free speech highlighted at Civility Symposium: Youngstown Legal News
Constitutional scholars, lawyers, and judges emphasized both the protection of free speech and the importance of civility in public discourse during the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Civility Symposium.

Four finish Conneaut Renewal Court program: Star Beacon
Four people graduated from the Conneaut Renewal Court program Thursday at the Conneaut Human Resources Center. The Conneaut Municipal Court’s Renewal Court is a certified Substance Abuse and Mental Illness court, which means it works with people dealing with both addiction and mental health issues.

Ohio appeals court hears arguments on constitutionality of EdChoice state voucher program: WTOL
Ohio’s 10th District Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in a long-running legal challenge brought by more than 300 public school districts against Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program, including Sylvania and Washington Local schools.

Ohio appeals court revives coaches' suit against Liberty Mutual over $125,000 settlement: Insurance Business
Liberty Mutual is back in the legal fight over a $125,000 settlement that six fired Ohio football coaches say they never agreed to.

Ohio nursing home loses arbitration right after seven-month delay: Human Resources Director
An Ohio appeals court just stripped an employer of its arbitration right – because the company waited too long to use it.

Prominent African-American defense attorney to be memorialized: WCMH
Memorial services have been announced for a pioneering public defender who died last month. Yeura Venters, who served for 22 years as the first African American executive director of the Franklin County Public Defender’s Office, died April 2.

MAY 14, 2026

School Vouchers
The fate of Ohio's $1 billion private school voucher system hangs in the balance. A 10th District Court of Appeals panel heard legal arguments on May 12 about whether Ohio's method of funding private education violates the state Constitution. The judges' ruling is expected in the coming months, but it's only one step on the road to the ultimate decision-maker: the Ohio Supreme Court.

Ohio Supreme Court to review Cuyahoga practice of keeping ‘surplus equity’ from tax-foreclosed homes: Cleveland.com
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear a class-action lawsuit involving a former pro football player claiming that Cuyahoga County seized thousands of properties over unpaid taxes and didn’t return the difference when they were worth more than what was owed.

Whitehall recall backers submit new signatures after Ohio Supreme Court tosses petition: WSYX
Supporters of a recall effort targeting three Whitehall elected officials say they have submitted hundreds of additional signatures after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled their initial petitions fell short.

Attorney accused of using AI in cases appeals sanctions to Ohio Supreme Court: Star Beacon
Cleveland attorney William Norman is appealing a sanctions order from the 11th District Court of Appeals related to an Ashtabula murder case to the Ohio Supreme Court.

State not required to compensate operator for temporary shut down of injection wells after earthquakes: Daily Legal News
The state does not owe compensation to an oil and gas waste injection company for the temporary closure of two wells in Trumbull County suspected of causing earthquakes, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled April 29.

Correctional Officers Dinner celebrates juvenile court employees: Fairborn Daily Herald
The Greene County Juvenile Court held a special awards dinner to honor correctional staff, teachers and nurses Monday, May 4 at the Greene County Career Center.

Report shines light on Historic Courthouse: The Delaware Gazette
The Delaware County 2026 Annual Report was issued last month at the State of the County event…The cover itself has an aerial overhead photo of the Historic Courthouse. Currently, it is being used for the Delaware County Commissioners’ Office and Veterans Services Commission.

MAY 12, 2026

‘Proud of their perseverance’: Two to graduate from You-Turn Recovery Docket: Wilmington News Journal
The You-Turn Recovery Docket will celebrate its 17th graduation ceremony on Friday, May 15, honoring two local residents for completing the intensive substance use recovery program.

Miami County Mental Health Court celebrates graduates: Miami Valley Today
Although they have faced challenges that brought them before Miami County Common Pleas Mental Health Court, participants are taking steps toward success as some graduated from the program on Thursday, May 7.

Ashland County's Allyson Reed passes Ohio Bar exam: Ashland Times Gazette
Ashland County resident Allyson Reed has passed the February Ohio Bar examination, according to a community announcement from the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Ohio school vouchers lawsuit reaches appeals court. How to watch: Cincinnati Enquirer
The constitutionality of Ohio's vouchers system will once again be challenged by more than 300 school districts, including Cincinnati Public Schools, this time before the 10th District Court of Appeals in Columbus on Tuesday, May 12.

Wine Claims Another Court Victory: Wine-Searcher
Wine lovers hoping to order special bottles from out of state earned a major court victory on Wednesday in an Ohio case that could have national repercussions.

MAY 7, 2026

Whitehall officials targeted in recall election react to Ohio Supreme Court ruling: WBNS
Whitehall officials targeted in an ongoing recall effort are speaking publicly for the first time since the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Sunday that petitioners fell short of the number of signatures needed to trigger a recall election.

OH Supreme Court decides petitions to recall Whitehall's mayor, councilmembers are invalid: WSYX
The Ohio Supreme Court determined that three recall petitions certified by Whitehall's city clerk to require a recall election for the mayor and two councilmembers are not valid.

Ohio Supreme Court denies Heather Hill request to be reinstated: WDTN
In an exclusive interview with 2 NEWS Monday, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said that the Ohio Supreme Court had just dismissed Republican gubernatorial candidate Heather Hill’s request to be reinstated on Tuesday’s ballot.

Ohio Supreme Court rules against parental rights for woman in same-sex custody case: WBNS
The Ohio Supreme Court this week ruled that a woman does not have parenting rights to children born to her same-sex partner under Ohio law, and that an appellate court applied incorrect logic in wondering what the rights would have been if the couple had been married.

Plaintiffs in short-term rental lawsuit ask court to cancel its dismissal: The Logan Daily News
A group of local homeowners, who are suing a Florida company for turning a home in their housing development into a short-term rental, have asked a judge to vacate his recent ruling to dismiss the lawsuit.

Judge denies Moritz request to stay execution of sentence: The Logan Daily News
A judge has denied a request by former Hocking County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz, who was sentenced to seven to nine years in prison after his conviction on multiple felony charges, that he be allowed to stay out of prison while he pursues an appeal.

Ohio Labeling Co., Ex-Manager Settle Noncompete Suit: Law360
A former manager at an Ohio labeling and packaging facility and his ex-employer have settled a federal lawsuit alleging he took a job with a competitor and then poached another employee, in violation of his non competition and non-solicitation agreements.

Ohio policy group continues legal fight to keep donors private: The Center Square
For an Ohio-based nonprofit think tank, a federal appeals court hearing this week was both legal and personal.

MAY 5, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court reverses PUCO decision, finds utility resellers are utilities under state law: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court has waded into a dispute over submetering — dealing a blow to the third-party companies managing electricity service and billing at some apartment complexes.

Ohio Supreme Court sides with AEP, denies $75 million in refunds for scandal-ridden coal plants: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a major utility company does not need to refund customers nearly $75 million after being accused of overcharging to support two unprofitable and scandal-ridden coal plants.

Same-Sex Couple Parental Rights
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled last week that state courts cannot retroactively treat an unmarried same-sex couple as if they had been married to establish parental rights, reversing a lower court decision in a closely watched custody dispute.

Gubernatorial Candidate Ruling
Votes in today’s primary for a longshot Republican candidate for governor will not count, after a ruling from Ohio Supreme Court on the eve of the election.

Supreme Court Rules on Whitehall Petition Signatures
The Ohio Supreme Court found that petitions calling for recalls of the Whitehall mayor and two council members are not valid, and more than 100 new signatures are needed.

Ohio Supreme Court upholds removal of GOP committee member from ballot: The Columbus Dispatch
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a decision to remove a Delaware County Board of Elections member as a registered voter as well as a candidate for the May primary election.

An Ohio court may OK fracking-waste wells despite pollution concerns: Ohio Capital Journal
A legal challenge to the fossil fuel project faces dismissal, which would let the developer advance even as similar local pushback stifles Ohio’s solar buildout.

Appeals Court upholds sentence in standoff case: Peak of Ohio
An Ohio appeals court has upheld the conviction and lengthy prison sentence of a Logan County man involved in a violent 2024 standoff with law enforcement.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appoints Washington County Prosecutor Nicole Coil to Common Pleas Court seat: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel
Washington County Prosecutor Nicole Coil has been appointed to serve as a judge on the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mark Kerenyi.

UToledo College of Law to host bar exam for the first time in July: WTVG
The University of Toledo College of Law will welcome aspiring attorneys to take the Ohio bar examination in July. Toledo Law will serve as a test site for the first time, joining five other laws schools in Ohio.

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