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Muni court presiding/admin Judge Hamilton unveils his agenda
It’s been just weeks since Akron Municipal Court Judge David Hamilton was elected to serve as administrative/presiding judge, but he’s already created an extensive to-do list that includes plans to make the facility more inclusive and accessible, while adding new services to make things easier for those who come to court ... (full story)
Legendary trial attorney Daniel L. Rossi remembered
Known as the “Dean of Trial Lawyers,” Mahoning County attorney Daniel L. Rossi represented many low-income clients during his decades-long career, scoring significant wins and helping his clients through some of the darkest times in their lives, said Rossi’s son and former law partner attorney Gregg A. Rossi.
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Appeals panel rejects woman’s complaint against Industrial Commission of Ohio
A Franklin County appeals panel denied a woman’s complaint against the Industrial Commission of Ohio, which found she had engaged in fraud by working at a California addiction and recovery facility while being paid temporary total disability compensation.
The three-judge panel of the Tenth District Court of Appeals affirme ... (full story)
Youngstown Foundation approves $983K in new grants, including $200K for Downtown YMCA improvements
YOUNGSTOWN–––The Youngstown Foundation announced $983,250 in grants to 19 local organizations, including $200,000 for the Youngstown YMCA to support free memberships for Youngstown youth and kitchen improvements at the downtown branch.
“This funding will enable us to modernize and expand the capacity of ... (full story)
Bills filed to weaken vaccine mandates as more families opt out of shots
When speech pathologist Rebecca Hardy recalls her up-close seat to lawmaking during the 2015 state legislative session, she remembers how tough it was to find anyone interested in what she wanted: more choice for Texans when it came to getting vaccinated.
After forming Texans For Vaccine Choice the year before, she came to Austi ... (full story)