House committee members last month heard testimony in support of a bill that would examine what the bill’s sponsors characterize as outdated information technology systems in state government and formulate a plan to overhaul them.

ODNR reminds people of the importance of trees in a cicada’s life cycle

With more awareness needed about the challenges LGBTQ people face in the juvenile justice system, the Ohio Supreme Court is educating judges and court staff on how best to handle these delicate cases.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on virtually all segments of the legal profession, prompting a unique opportunity for firms and organizations to reimagine the practice of law, according to a new survey released today by the American Bar Association.

The Managing Director’s Office of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar released recently a comprehensive set of data on bar passage outcomes for American Bar Association-approved law schools. Spreadsheets are available on the section’s webpage under Legal Education Statistics, which report these outcomes on a school-by-school basis and in more detail.

For tax purposes, when the generator of garbage tells the hauler where to take the trash the waste remains “personal property belonging to others” and not the property of the haulers, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.

Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. announced recently another way its store-brand customers may contribute to reducing overall waste and build upon the national chain’s other recycling programs.

Foundation focuses on projects that enhance outdoor recreation at Ohio’s State Parks

The Ohio EPA, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) have unveiled a statewide litter campaign to prioritize and promote the conversation around litter in Ohio.

An Ohio State University-led research team recently unveiled a new software intended to aid scientists in the design of DNA robots and nanodevices more efficiently.

Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Gregory J. Gerber, 55, of Port Clinton, Ohio, with 51 counts of distribution of controlled substances and two counts of health care fraud. According to the indictment, the Defendant was a licensed medical physician practicing in Sandusky, Ohio, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation and anesthesiology with a sub-specialty in pain medicine.

Members of the Government Oversight Committee in the Ohio House of Representatives heard sponsor testimony recently of a bill that would add the Buckeye State to the ranks of states that enforce constitutional carry gun laws.

The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 28th, heard four oral arguments, including one regarding the limits of statutory immunity as it applies to child-protection workers.

Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Andrew V. Thomas, 35, of Maple Heights, Ohio, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 20, to 39 months imprisonment by U.S. Judge Donald C. Nugent. Thomas pleaded guilty in December of 2020 to wire fraud and aggravated identify theft. Thomas devised a scheme to defraud three elderly victims out of more than $62,000.

(StatePoint) Planning on retiring single? You aren’t alone. Nearly 22 million Americans age 65 and older were unmarried in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, representing 41.5% of those in that age category. And for women, it’s more likely to be the case. According to the Administration on Aging, 54% of older women are unmarried, as compared to 30% of older men.

This spring, Red Cross volunteers will Sound the Alarm in Northern Ohio neighborhoods as part of a national effort to educate 100,000 people about home fire safety. Volunteers will meet with residents by appointment outside their homes to share fire safety information and help them create an escape plan to practice their two-minute fire drill.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry (DOF) is planting or distributing more than 20,000 trees in northwest Ohio and the Maumee River basin this spring.

The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 27th, heard three oral arguments, including one asking if municipal utilities are legally able to sell electricity across municipal lines.

Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal grand jury has returned charges against three individuals in the Northern District of Ohio with aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. These are separate cases and are not related.

White Castle is celebrating its 100th anniversary in style.