Daily Court Reporter - News Freedom Celebration 2018 –with featured guest, Sebastian Gorka

Federal suit: University threatens Christian professor to act contrary to conscience

A group that advocates on behalf of individuals who wish to freely live out their faith has taken up the cause of a Shawnee State University philosophy professor who faces "corrective actions" by his employer over a transgender student's complaint.

Northern Ohio gasoline distributor’s tax refund claim rejected

The Ohio Supreme Court rejected a Sunoco gasoline middleman’s argument that the company was entitled to a $417,000 commercial activities tax (CAT) refund. The Court found the company is not exempt from paying state tax on the more than 11 billion gallons of fuel it sold to northern Ohio retail stations annually.

How to grow your 529 plan as your child grows: High school

Along with our age-based investment options, Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage, offers age-based savings strategies for parents who want to select their own 529 investment options. No matter how old your child is, Ohio’s 529 Plan has guidance on what to do at this current stage of their life. It’s never too early and never too late to save for their higher education. In this fourth article of a six-part series, Ohio’s 529 Plan shares recommendations on what steps to take to build a 529 college savings account from when your child is entering high school.

New partnership for OhioLink designed to make textbooks cheaper for students

Ohio's statewide academic library's mission to provide the higher education community with access to print and digital resources continues to expand with its latest partnership.

No due process violation for defendant required to prove ‘blackout’ defense

A Richland County man affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America was arrested and charged in federal court with production of child pornography after he surreptitiously recorded children changing.

Improving the lives of people with dementia through innovative training

One of the key functions of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to help nursing homes and other long-term care providers in Ohio continuously improve the care and services they provide. Caring for adults with dementia can be especially challenging. To do so most effectively, caregivers should get to know the individual so that they can respond to their needs more directly. Unfortunately, with limited time and resources, nursing homes across the country have relied too heavily on medications as the quickest and most direct way to address difficult behaviors. As a result, anti-psychotic medications have been given to too many residents. This practice has been identified as dangerous or potentially fatal for those with dementia.

Akron woman sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for defrauding the U.S. Department of Education out of $1.8 million by enrolling prison inmates and others in Arizona community college

An Akron woman was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for defrauding the U.S. Department of Education out of $1.8 million through a scheme where she and others enrolled prison inmates and people whose identities they stole in an Arizona community college in order to obtain financial aid.

5 ways to prep your home's exterior for cold weather pest problems

(BPT) One of the last things you want to deal with as temperatures get chilly is an infestation of cockroaches or mice. With a few tips from Terminix, you can help protect your home from these critters so that you can spend more time relaxing and staying warm indoors.

COAT receives grants totaling nearly $1.5 million to fight opioid crisis

The Community Overdose Action Team (COAT) has received two grants totaling nearly $1.5 million to help reduce overdose deaths in Montgomery County.

University of Dayton men's basketball hosts North Florida

Season opener will be UD’s 300th consecutive regular season home game with a crowd of 11,000 or better

Wright State Raiders men's basketball hope to stay hungry

As we go to press, the Wright State men's basketball team will open the 2018-19 season Wed., Nov. 7 as they host Western Carolina at the Nutter Center

Businessman sentenced to two years in prison, ordered to pay $781,000 in restitution for embezzlement and tax crimes

Rocky River business executive C. David Snyder was sentenced to two years in prison for embezzlement and tax crimes.

Three tax savings strategies for a secure retirement to try right now

(BPT) Individuals who rushed to prepay property taxes after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have saved some money in 2018 - but that's pennies compared to the long-term tax savings taxpayers should take advantage of before the TCJA's individual tax provisions are expected to expire in 2026, according to Robert Fishbein, vice president and corporate counsel at Prudential Financial.

Attorney General DeWine extends deadline for school safety training grants

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced recently that he is extending the deadline for eligible Ohio schools to claim their share of millions of dollars in school safety training grants.

Panel explores issues in wake of Lucia v. SEC decision

The U.S. Supreme Court recently resolved a circuit split regarding the constitutionality of administrative law judge (ALJ) appointments, holding that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can no longer consider ALJs “employees” exempt from the U.S. Constitution’s Appointments Clause.

Trial judge’s inspection of secret grand jury proceedings cannot be immediately appealed

A court reporter cannot immediately appeal a judge’s demand to privately review sealed grand jury materials, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.

Manage diabetes to give your body the fuel it needs

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that can make it difficult for your body to turn food into energy. Like a car, your body need fuel to work. Food is fuel, but having diabetes can change how much and which types of food will work well in your body. When you eat, your body breaks down the food into a simple blood sugar, called glucose. Glucose is your body’s main fuel. Your cells use a hormone called insulin to absorb glucose. With diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. As a result, the glucose you need stays in your blood stream instead of going into your cells.

With a strong economy, employers want to hire veterans more than ever

With an hour left to go, RecruitMilitary had about 150 members of the military and veterans community at its job fair in central Ohio earlier this month.

Experts recommend diversity when building a real estate investment portfolio

For investors who seek a high nightly rental income, Airbnb might be the best way to go.

Boy Scout official arrested and charged production of child pornography after surreptitiously recording children changing

A Richland County man affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America was arrested and charged in federal court with production of child pornography after he surreptitiously recorded children changing.