Court Allows Ban on Youth Sex-Change Procedures

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled a ban on sex-change medical procedures for minors will remain in effect pending ongoing legal challenges, reversing a lower court’s decision.

In March, the 10th District Court of Appeals ruled parts of the Ohio law were unconstitutional and directed the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas to issue an injunction blocking the law. The state Attorney General’s office challenged the decision.

A spokeswoman for state Attorney General Dave Yost praised the state Supreme Court’s decision, saying, “The legislature acted properly in enacting this constitutional law, which protects our children from irreversible medical decisions.”

The state Supreme Court did not release a hearing schedule in the case.

Ohio University Ends DEI Programs

Ohio University will shut down its Division of Diversity and Inclusion to comply with Senate Bill 1, which restricts diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public universities.

The division includes the Multicultural Center, Pride Center, and Women’s Center. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Office of Inclusion will also close.

Operations at the affected centers will phase out in the coming weeks, and all DEI-related staff positions will be eliminated.

The school’s announcement follows similar decisions by the University of Toledo and Case Western Reserve University.

Historic Sandusky Home Listed for $2.4M

A historic 27-room home in Sandusky, built in 1850 and linked to the Underground Railroad, went up for sale for $2.4 million.

The property includes 10 bedrooms, 10 full baths, and two half baths, along with restored ladies’ and gentlemen’s parlors. The third floor includes a separate living suite with three bedrooms, two full baths, and a kitchen.

A stairway leads to a widow’s walk, offering a panoramic view of Sandusky, including Cedar Point. You can view photos from the full listing here.

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➤ Lima: Sheila Willamowski Boehner, a Lima Senior High School graduate and former Allen County assistant prosecutor, was sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, qualifying her to argue cases before the court. (More)

➤ Zanesville: Muskingum Valley Park District acquired more than six acres of riverfront property to develop Straker Landing, a public space featuring trails, picnic areas, and a pedestrian bridge. (More)

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