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Supreme Court Opens Its Doors for Free Evening Tours
The Supreme Court of Ohio will welcome the public for free after-hours tours of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center this September as part of the Ohio History Connection's Ohio Open Doors program. This year's tours carry special significance, aligning with the America 250 celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the nation' ... (full story)
Supreme Court Offers July Bar Exam in Four Locations for the First Time
In its continuing effort to make the application and examination process more efficient, convenient and less costly for aspiring attorneys, the Supreme Court of Ohio offered the Ohio Bar Examination in four locations across the state on July 28 and 29.
A total of 1,028 test-takers registered for the exam, with 829 sitting for th ... (full story)
From Trial to Supreme Court, Students Experience Role of Judges
As part of its America 250 celebration, the Supreme Court of Ohio has created an interactive game that allows students to experience what it’s like to be a judge at each level of Ohio’s court system.
America 250 invites people across the country to reflect on the ideals that have guided the nation since 1776. A fair ... (full story)
The first small steps taken in Neil Armstrong's childhood home inspired a giant leap for mankind
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) — Inside Neil Armstrong's boyhood home, at the top of a creaky stairway, sits his bedroom where he launched model airplanes out of the rear window to measure how far they'd fly.
Hanging in the room now are autographed photos of astronauts who've visited the privately kept house to see where Armstrong& ... (full story)
Appeals court says fishermen's claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — A federal appeals court signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by fishing industry businesses and trade groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case's potential impact on free speech.
The New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation ... (full story)