Franklin County Municipal Court

If Eastland Mall Holdings, LLC, fails to meet court stipulations, the city of Columbus can immediately ask the court to appoint a receiver to take over the property.

The east side Columbus waterpark's owner, Jeff Kern, failed to attend a hearing for the nuisance property case in Franklin County Municipal Court's Environmental Division.

Columbus voted to approve a $130 million bond issue in 2019 to finance the new courthouse. Columbus City Council approved the last payment for property purchase.

Eastland Mall opened in 1968. At one time, it was known for its four anchor stores, Lazarus, JCPenney, Sear’s and Macy’s.

Maye is charged with murder, kidnapping and child endangerment.

Whitehall City Attorney Brad Nicodemus will review a criminal complaint against Ginther filed by his political opponent Joe Motil. Ginther allegedly pressured a Franklin County judge during an ongoing lawsuit to close a troubled bus station.

Judge Stephanie Mingo recused herself, citing the Judicial Rules of Conduct, after Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther called her personal cell phone and told her to close a troubled Greyhound bus station.

Grandview Heights police said there isn't reason to believe Stephen Chinn had any inappropriate contact with underage girls at this time.

The CDC’s eviction moratorium expired on Saturday, leaving many in Columbus scrambling to eviction court to figure out how to stay housed.

The CDC’s eviction moratorium ended on Saturday, leaving many who’ve been unable to pay rent during the pandemic facing the possibility of losing their home. Tenant and landlord advocates spoke about what they expect to see now that it’s ended.