Former Hamilton County judge Megan Shanahan was formally sworn in Thursday as the Ohio Supreme Court's 165th justice.

Cleveland Municipal Court is back open after a cyber attack forced a multi-week shutdown. Details have been limited about the incident itself, but court visitors said it’s caused a frustrating delay.

NEWARK, Ohio — Newark City Council is creating a new court called "Home Court" to address its homelessness issue. "They will be given an opportunity to be served by one of our social service groups," ...

Ohio lawmakers are proposing House Bill 111 to impose a $200 fine in addition to the standard speeding ticket for drivers ...

State lawmakers want a steep new penalty for the most egregious speeding offenses on Ohio roads. House Bill 111, introduced ...

Newark city leaders have introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting homeless individuals charged with public camping.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has arrested three Franklin County men this week on repeated violations for driving under the influence. According to news releases, one man ...

The Newark law director has proposed a diversion program to help homeless in violation of a new camping ordinance get help ...

Supporters say the laws improve public health and safety and give police enforcement tools. Critics say laws are ineffective ...

Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout of the Licking County Library describes the days surrounding the Newark Arcade's ...

The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination from her employer because she is straight.The outcome of the case could remove an ...