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On July 18, 1921, U.S. Senator and first astronaut to orbit the earth, John Glenn, is born in Cambridge, Ohio. | In 1947, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower commissions Florence Blanchfield as first woman to hold permanent military rank. | In 1968, Intel is founded in Mountain View, California. Learn more.
Judicial Attorney Elizabeth Haavisto took her oath as a First Lt. in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. She will soon embark on 17 weeks of training with plans to return to the Court when complete.
Participants from Ohio University's Law & Trial Institute toured the Moyer Judicial Center to learn more about Ohio's highest court. Schedule your tour
The Certified Court Manager class of 2026 learned budget and fiscal management at the Supreme Court as part of the fourth course of the program. A total of 43 court leaders from around the state are currently enrolled.
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July 18, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Parker v. Urbana.
July 17, 2025
State ex rel. Maumee v. Lucas Cty. Bd. of Elections
In State ex rel. Maumee v. Lucas Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted a writ of prohibition.
State ex rel. Ames v. Big Walnut Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn.
In State ex rel. Ames v. Big Walnut Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court denied relator Brian Ames’ requests for statutory damages, court costs, and attorney fees.
July 16, 2025
In State ex rel. Parker v. Urbana, the Court ordered relator William Parker to file a response, if he chooses, by noon, Thursday, July 17 to respondent City of Urbana’s motion for judgment on the pleadings.
In State v. King, the Court permitted amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral argument and share time with appellee Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
July 15, 2025
In State ex rel. Parker v. Urbana, the Court ordered the respondent City of Urbana to file a response, if it chooses, by 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, to the complaint.
In State v. Kincaid, the Court permitted amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral argument and share time with appellee Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
July 14, 2025
In In re Application of Circleville Solar Facility, L.L.C., the Court permitted the Jackson Township Board of Trustees to intervene and participate in the case.
July 10, 2025
In Ashmus v. Coughlin, the Court ruled that the existence of a working sewer line is not a “material defect” that must be disclosed by the seller when negotiating the sale of a property.
Ashmus v. Coughlin
July 9, 2025
Disciplinary Counsel v. Hunter
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hunter, the Court suspended a Pickerington attorney for two years, with six months stayed, for taking money from three clients, masquerading as an assistant to relay false information, and other misconduct.
In Toledo Bar Assn. v. Exton, the Court found Matthew Exton of Sylvania in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court strikes down Maumee recall election: Toledo Blade
- Appeals court says East Cleveland Council president is the new mayor of the city: Cleveland.com
- Investigators recommend Sandusky County judge be suspended for sexual, judicial misconduct: WTOL
- ‘A sudden act of violence': Defendant punches prosecutor in front of Cuyahoga County jury: Cleveland.com
- Montgomery County public defenders file class action lawsuit against county, cite ‘vast disparities' in pay: Dayton Daily News
- Man sentenced to prison for setting Warren County home on fire with his girlfriend inside: Dayton Daily News
- Lorain attorney arrested Tuesday at county Justice Center after alleged domestic incident at home: Elyria Chronicle Telegram
- Former Ohio sheriff's deputy gets 90 years in prison for rape of child, other sex crimes: Cleveland.com
- Teen arrested at Red, White and Blue Ash to face charge of assault on a police officer: enquirer.com
- 'I wanted to be a better human' | Clermont County alternative sentencing program tackles substance abuse: WCPO
- Former attorney Adam Stone pleaded guilty to two felonies; could spend 54 months in prison: Mansfield News Journal
- Attorneys for Blendon Twp. cop charged with murder want trial moved out of Franklin County: Columbus Dispatch
- Legal expert explains twists, turns in Clerk of Courts Foley criminal case: Dayton Daily News
- Shakedown or boycott? A jury must decide whether a Cleveland man is an activist or an extortionist: Cleveland.com
- Mother sentenced to prison for charges related to Cleveland infant's 2023 death: WKYC