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America commemorated its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, marking a historic milestone in the nation's journey.
To honor the semiquincentennial, the Court hosted a year-long celebration titled "The Story of America," highlighting significant historical events that shaped both the nation and Ohio. In addition to digital content, the initiative features special events and exhibits at the Court. The celebration aims to spark curiosity, strengthen civic literacy, and recognize pivotal moments in American and Ohio history. Learn More.
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Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
October 7, 2026
In State ex rel. Avon Lake Commt. for the Citizens & Electors Right to Vote on City Income Tax Increases v. Gracia, the Court ordered the respondents to file an answer to the complaint by 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9.
In re A.S.
State ex rel. Hill v. Forchione
In In re A.S. (2025-1224 and 2025-1225), the Court ruled that a mother’s rights were violated when a court awarded custody of her daughter to the child’s grandparents without first finding that she was an unsuitable parent.
In In re Application of Ohio Edison Co., the Court permitted the Ohio Energy Leadership Council to intervene and participate in the case.
October 6, 2026
In Borovicanin v. Natl. Collegiate Athletic Assn., the Court ordered the appellee to file a response, if it chooses, by 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, to the appellants’ emergency motion to stay the court of appeals’ judgment and reinstate the trial court’s preliminary injunction pending appeal.
In Wilkes v. Ohio Dept. of Transp., the Court ruled that the Ohio Department of Transportation cannot be held liable for the death of a passenger killed when a teen dropped a sandbag from a Toledo bridge.
Wilkes v. Ohio Dept. of Transp.
October 5, 2026
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Wallace, the Court reinstated Bruce Wallace of Mount Orab to the practice of law.
October 4, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Avon Lake Commt. for the Citizens & Electors Right to Vote on City Income-Tax Increases v. Rosmarin.
October 2, 2026
In State ex rel. Sommers Dev. Group, L.L.C. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court allowed Robert K. Agresta, Diane M. Agresta, Iwona Tietz-Golczak, Marcin B. Golczak, and Elvera Ranallo to intervene and participate in the case.
The Court referred State ex rel. Penrose Ents., Ltd. v. Cincinnati to mediation.
October 1, 2026
State ex rel. Gregory v. Kudela
State ex rel. Nguyen v. Lawson
In State ex rel. Nguyen v. Lawson, the Court revived for a second time a woman’s lawsuit to remain on the Nelsonville city council.
September 30, 2026
In State ex rel. Avon Lake Commt. for the Citizens & Electors Right to Vote on City Income Tax Increases v. Rosmarin, the Court ordered the parties to explain by 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, why this case should not be dismissed as moot.
State ex rel. Harris v. Put-in-Bay Police Dept.
State ex rel. Utz v. Cincinnati
In State ex rel. Utz v. Cincinnati, the Court ruled the city of Cincinnati will not be penalized for a delay in providing records related to a downtown brawl.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Court Must Find Parent Unsuitable Before Granting Custody of Child to Grandparents
- ODOT Not Liable for Death Caused by Sandbag Dropped From Bridge
- City Appeals Court Directed to Resolve Dueling City Councils Dispute
- Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy Delivers Annual State of the Judiciary
- Appellate Judge Lives Childhood Dream at Supreme Court
- Lifelong Career Goal Lands Judge on Supreme Court Bench
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Increased Pay Rate for Death Penalty Defense Approved: Law360
- Increased Pay Rate for Death Penalty Defense Approved: Cleveland.com
- Increased Pay Rate for Death Penalty Defense Approved: WKBN
- Increased Pay Rate for Death Penalty Defense Approved: WFMJ
- Increased Pay Rate for Death Penalty Defense Approved: LimaOhio.com
- A program at the Hamilton County courthouse has a lot to celebrate today. That program is the Hamilton County Welcome Home reentry docket. And it's getting its final certification via the Ohio Supreme Court. ▶️ Good Morning Cincinnati at 5 WKRC
- Ohio Supreme Court: Wilmington data center ordinance can't be added to November ballot: WYSO
- Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Three Data Center Petition Cases: Morning AgClips
- Greene County Commissioners approve Central State annexation: Xenia Daily Gazette
- US appeals court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets: Reuters
- Medina commemorates opening of new municipal court building on Public Square: Your Ohio News