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Couple can seek restitution for court-ordered transfer of ownership of their land
The Supreme Court of Ohio on Aug. 25 permitted a Pike County couple to challenge a lower court judgment that ordered real estate they owned to be taken to satisfy the debts of another couple who was buying that land through a “land contract ” but did not own it outright.
In reversing a Fourth District Court of Appeal ... (full story)
Court Ends Dispute Over Payment for Roundabout Construction
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.
In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court denied a request to require the city of North Ridgeville to pay additional compen ... (full story)
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
PHOENIX (AP) — Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of President Donald Trump's “big beautiful bill” take hold.
Those losing covera ... (full story)
Akron Shumaker associate to receive a 30 for the Future Award
As a teenager at Jackson High School, Massillon, Ohio native Michael J. Class was a competitive athlete, who played soccer, volleyball and track and field.
“Being an athlete was my identity until I got injured in high school and it no longer could be,” Class said.
Given his penchant for competition, Class ... (full story)
Summit County Juvenile Court Magistrate named a 30 for the Future honoree
From the time she was in middle school, Sharon, Pennsylvania native Kate Calla had an interest in juvenile and family law.
“Both of my parents were educators, so I grew up watching two of my biggest role models dedicate their careers to educating and supporting young people, and I think that’s when I first b ... (full story)