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Crime spree plea to reduced charges was complete admission of guilt
Absent a criminal defendant’s assertion of actual innocence of a charge, a trial court can presume the defendant understands that pleading guilty is a complete admission of guilt to the crime, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Aug. 26.
In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court rejected the attempt of Albert Fontanez to withdraw h ... (full story)
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)