/tags/franklin-county-municipal-court Franklin County Municipal Court en-US Copyright Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:11:49 GMT /2024-11-21/court-agreement-sets-may-deadline-for-demolition-of-eastland-mall 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. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:11:49 GMT /2024-11-21/court-agreement-sets-may-deadline-for-demolition-of-eastland-mall Allie Vugrincic /2024-08-01/judge-orders-the-arrest-of-owner-of-columbus-fort-rapids-indoor-waterpark 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. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:24:26 GMT /2024-08-01/judge-orders-the-arrest-of-owner-of-columbus-fort-rapids-indoor-waterpark George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-07-16/new-franklin-county-municipal-courthouse-not-expected-to-be-finished-until-2029 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. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:40:35 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-16/new-franklin-county-municipal-courthouse-not-expected-to-be-finished-until-2029 Mark Ferenchik /2024-06-13/franklin-county-municipal-court-issues-more-fines-for-owner-of-defunct-eastland-mall Eastland Mall opened in 1968. At one time, it was known for its four anchor stores, Lazarus, JCPenney, Sear’s and Macy’s. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:02:27 GMT /2024-06-13/franklin-county-municipal-court-issues-more-fines-for-owner-of-defunct-eastland-mall Allie Vugrincic /news/2024-02-22/4-million-bond-set-for-pammy-maye-woman-accused-of-killing-5-year-old-darnell-taylor Maye is charged with murder, kidnapping and child endangerment. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:10:35 GMT /news/2024-02-22/4-million-bond-set-for-pammy-maye-woman-accused-of-killing-5-year-old-darnell-taylor George Shillcock /politics-government/2023-12-21/special-counsel-appointed-to-review-criminal-allegations-against-mayor-andrew-ginther 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. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:26:57 GMT /politics-government/2023-12-21/special-counsel-appointed-to-review-criminal-allegations-against-mayor-andrew-ginther George Shillcock /politics-government/2023-12-11/judge-alleging-columbus-mayor-tried-to-influence-decision-to-close-bus-station-recusing-from-case 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. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:35:06 GMT /politics-government/2023-12-11/judge-alleging-columbus-mayor-tried-to-influence-decision-to-close-bus-station-recusing-from-case George Shillcock /news/2023-08-16/grandview-police-arrest-franklin-county-public-defender-on-child-porn-charges Grandview Heights police said there isn't reason to believe Stephen Chinn had any inappropriate contact with underage girls at this time. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:11:19 GMT /news/2023-08-16/grandview-police-arrest-franklin-county-public-defender-on-child-porn-charges George Shillcock /coronavirus/2021-08-02/columbus-resident-facing-eviction-either-feed-my-kids-and-keep-my-utilities-on-or-pay-my-rent The CDC’s eviction moratorium expired on Saturday, leaving many in Columbus scrambling to eviction court to figure out how to stay housed. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:06:10 GMT /coronavirus/2021-08-02/columbus-resident-facing-eviction-either-feed-my-kids-and-keep-my-utilities-on-or-pay-my-rent Michael Lee /coronavirus/2021-08-02/what-legal-experts-expect-as-cdc-eviction-moratorium-ends 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. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:18:57 GMT /coronavirus/2021-08-02/what-legal-experts-expect-as-cdc-eviction-moratorium-ends Michael Lee