Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides Grant Program

FHWA announces funding availability under the Roadside Pollinators Program for State DOTs, Indian Tribes, and Federal Land Management Agencies. Up to $3.8 million available across FY2023 and FY2026. Maximum award $150,000 with 100% federal share. Applications due April 8, 2026.

Community Parent Resource Centers Grant Program

The Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) posted a funding opportunity for Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) under Assistance Listing Number 84.328C. The program supports local parent organizations that provide training and information to parents of children with disabilities to improve educational outcomes. Applications are open to private nonprofit local parent organizations meeting IDEA requirements.

FY26 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to Amtrak

The Federal Railroad Administration announces a $461,187,434 cooperative agreement grant to Amtrak for Northeast Corridor capital and debt service under the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant and must submit complete grant applications electronically by April 30, 2026.

State v. Meads, Docket 9-25-17, trial court reversed for applying wrong expungement statute

State v. Meads, Docket 9-25-17, trial court reversed for applying wrong expungement statute

State v. Montgomery - Telecommunications Harassment Conviction Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals, Third District, affirmed Marquis D. Montgomery's conviction for telecommunications harassment under R.C. 2917.21(A)(1), a first-degree misdemeanor. The court confirmed the trial court had personal jurisdiction over Montgomery despite his refusal to accept service, as he voluntarily appeared and pleaded not guilty. The appellate court also upheld the validity of Montgomery's self-representation waiver under Crim.R. 44(B).

Rees v. Rees - Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Vacated

The Ohio Court of Appeals, Twelfth District, vacated a Madison County Juvenile Court judgment that had granted visitation rights to a paternal grandfather under R.C. 3109.11. The appellate court found the juvenile court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction to adjudicate the grandparent visitation complaint. The case number is CA2025-07-019.

State v. Ochier - Domestic Violence Conviction Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Ohio, Third Appellate District, affirmed Allen Ochier's domestic violence conviction. Ochier was sentenced to 17 months in prison after a jury found him guilty of domestic violence in violation of R.C. 2919.25(A), (D)(4), rejecting his self-defense claim. The appellate court also rejected Ochier's arguments regarding prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective assistance of counsel.

Urdiales v. Latin Am. Club of Defiance Ohio - Civ.R. 60(B) Motion

The Ohio Court of Appeals, Third Appellate District, affirmed the trial court's denial of a Civ.R. 60(B) motion filed by the Latin American Club of Defiance, Ohio. The appellate court applied the abuse-of-discretion standard of review to the trial court's determination. The ruling clarifies that fraud upon an adverse party falls under Civ.R. 60(B)(3) while fraud upon the court falls under Civ.R. 60(B)(5).

Thomason v. Thomas - Civil Stalking Protection Order Affirmed in Part

The Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision granting a three-year Civil Stalking Protection Order (CSPO) against appellant William Thomas, finding credible evidence supporting each element of menacing by stalking based on offensive social media posts. However, the appellate court vacated a portion of the CSPO as impermissibly broad and remanded for modification of the order's terms.

Neal v. Stuff - Habeas Corpus Appeal Affirmed

The Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of inmate Mourice Neal's habeas corpus petition challenging his underlying conviction for failing to register under Ohio's sex offender registry law (R.C. 2950.04(A)(4)(a)). The appellate court rejected Neal's arguments regarding manifest weight of evidence and suppression issues. The judgment of the Richland County Court of Common Pleas from November 4, 2025, is hereby affirmed.