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The Portage County Legal News
The Portage County Legal News is a daily publication devoted to legal, financial, real estate and general news. Designated by the Federal, County and Municipal Courts as the Official Law Journal of Portage County, Ohio.
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Retired 5th District Court judge joins Plakas Mannos
He was the longest-serving judge on the 5th District Court of Appeals in Ohio, now retired Judge W. Scott Gwin has returned to private practice, joining the full-service Canton/Akron-based law firm Plakas Mannos at the beginning of April.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to be part of such a high caliber firm wit ... (full story)
Legislation creates mechanism to facilitate housing projects
A Canal Winchester state lawmaker has offered a solution to what she has characterized as Ohio’s “looming housing crisis” through legislation that would link residential development to economic development in specially designated districts.
Republican Sen. Michele Reynolds recently shared details of Senate Bill ... (full story)
8th District appellate judge soars from trauma to triumph
Judge Michael John Ryan of the Eighth District Court of Appeals has been preparing all his professional life for the opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court of Ohio. Many who grew up like Judge Ryan might find themselves seated on the other side of the bench, yet his unrivaled work ethic allowed him to beat the odds.
Pinnacle Mo ... (full story)