/tags/franklin-county-municipal-court Franklin County Municipal Court en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:24 GMT /news/2025-04-03/powell-woman-charged-after-allegedly-trying-to-hire-student-to-kill-her-husband Stephanie Demetrius, 44, has been charged with one count of conspiracy, which is a first-degree felony. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:24 GMT /news/2025-04-03/powell-woman-charged-after-allegedly-trying-to-hire-student-to-kill-her-husband ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ News Staff /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