Franklin County • May 13, 2025
Good morning, Franklin County. The curtain rises this June on a cinematic treasure as CAPA's Summer Movie Series returns for its 56th year. America's longest-running classic film series will light up the Ohio Theatre with 28 beloved films including anniversary screenings of The Sound of Music and premieres of ten never-before-featured classics. With tickets at just $6 per screening or $40 for a ten-pack, this summer tradition offers affordable nostalgia and air-conditioned escape for film lovers of all ages.
Meanwhile, changes could be coming to Ohio's political landscape as four Republican contenders vie for the chance to challenge Justice Jennifer Brunner, the lone Democrat on the state's Supreme Court. In other state matters, Secretary LaRose is pushing for significant reforms to the Ohio Elections Commission, describing the current body as "toothless" with nearly $100 million in uncollected fines – a situation that has lawmakers debating whether to overhaul or decentralize the watchdog agency.
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⚖️ Four Republicans battle for last Democratic seat on Ohio Supreme Court. Justice Jennifer Brunner, the lone Democrat on the state's highest court, will face a Republican challenger in 2026. Rocky River Municipal Court Judge Joseph Burke, Fifth District Court of Appeals Judge Andrew King, Second District Court of Appeals Judge Ron Lewis, and ex-Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Colleen O'Donnell are all seeking the GOP nomination. Brunner, 68, confirmed she will run for reelection, remaining the only Democrat in statewide office after Republicans swept other judicial races. Recent law changes requiring party labels on Supreme Court ballots have disadvantaged Democrats in increasingly Republican-leaning Ohio.
🎬 Classic films return to Ohio Theatre for America's longest-running series. CAPA's 56th Summer Movie Series will showcase 28 films from June 13 to August 24, including beloved favorites like The Princess Bride and The Shawshank Redemption. Ten series premieres will debut alongside anniversary screenings of classics such as The Sound of Music celebrating its 60th year. Special events include Fright Nite Friday featuring Alien and two Saturday mornings of classic cartoons. Ten-packs of tickets cost $40, while individual screenings are just $6, making this summer tradition accessible to all film lovers.
🗳️ Ohio elections watchdog faces reform amid mounting frustrations. Secretary of State LaRose is urging lawmakers to overhaul the Ohio Elections Commission, calling it a "toothless and inconsistent shell" with nearly $100 million in uncollected fines. While House lawmakers criticize the agency for slow case processing, LaRose opposes decentralizing oversight to county boards, warning of inconsistent enforcement. The Secretary recommends expanding the commission's authority, requiring legal expertise for members, and implementing a gradual transition rather than the House's proposal to abolish it by July.
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