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The Summit Legal Defenders office has expanded its services and changed locations. On Oct. 28, 2024, attorneys and staff moved into the first and second floors of 80 S. Summit St. in Akron. The nonprofit legal agency serves as the public defender for …

More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements. BOSTON (AP) — When Massachusetts voters decided to ditch the state's standardized tests as a high school graduation requirement on Election Day, they joined a trend that has steadily chipped away at the use of high-stakes tests over the past two decades.

The Akron Legal News • 60 South Summit St. • Akron, Ohio 44308 • Phone: 330-376-0917 • Fax: 330-376-7001

4 days ago · Muni court presiding/admin Judge Hamilton unveils his agenda. SHERRY KARABIN Legal News Reporter Published: February 14, 2025 It’s been just weeks since Akron Municipal Court Judge David Hamilton was elected to serve as administrative/presiding judge, but he’s already created an extensive to-do list that includes plans to make the facility more inclusive and accessible, while adding new ...

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Judge Jennifer Towell to receive Woman of Achievement Award. A former lieutenant in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division Judge Jennifer Towell has dedicated much of her career to public service, giving back to the community in numerous ways over the years, including starting a local chapter of a national program for children and young adults with Down ...

Akron Muni Court to host weddings at Akron Civic Theatre and Towpath Tennis Center AKRON–Akron Municipal Court Judges Jon Oldham and Ron Cable will be officiating off-site weddings in February and March. Details are below: Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. in Downtown Akron, Friday, Feb. 14 ...

New state laws taking in effect in 2025 include various hot topics. The new year brings new laws in some states. For example, the start of 2025 will mean new guidelines around artificial intelligence and social media in some states, higher minimum wages in many places and new mandates elsewhere on controversial issues such as abortion and guns.

LEGAL NOTICE. In the Court of Common Pleas, 209 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308. Case Number: CV2024 09 3949 Kristen M. Scalise, Summit County Fiscal Officer, 175 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, Plaintiff vs. ZD Investments, LLC, et al., Defendant(s).. ZD Investments, LLC (last known address: 2488 Danbury Lane, Hudson, OH 44224), whose address(es) cannot with the exercise of reasonable ...