Franklin County Municipal Court /tags/franklin-county-municipal-court Franklin County Municipal Court en-US Copyright Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:55:42 GMT Columbus City Council president calls Brice a speed trap after receiving a ticket /politics-government/2025-07-16/columbus-city-council-president-calls-brice-a-speed-trap-after-receiving-a-ticket In a Tuesday afternoon social media post, Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin said the village of Brice makes most of its money from tickets, and that the tickets burden the court system. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:55:42 GMT /politics-government/2025-07-16/columbus-city-council-president-calls-brice-a-speed-trap-after-receiving-a-ticket George Shillcock Powell woman charged after allegedly trying to hire student to kill her husband /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 ÍøÆغÚÁÏ News Staff Court agreement sets May deadline for demolition of Eastland Mall /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 Judge orders the arrest of owner of Columbus' Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark /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 New Franklin County Municipal Courthouse not expected to be finished until 2029 /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 Franklin County Municipal Court issues more fines for owner of defunct Eastland Mall /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 $4 million bond set for Pammy Maye, woman accused of killing 5-year-old Darnell Taylor /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 Special counsel appointed to review criminal allegations against Mayor Andrew Ginther /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 Judge alleging Columbus mayor tried to influence decision to close bus station recusing from case /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 Grandview police arrest Franklin County public defender on child porn charges /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