Center

Growing Concerns: Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land Takes Center Stage in 2023

by

State legislatures across the country have been grappling with the issue of foreign ownership of agricultural land. This issue, which gained attention at both the federal and state levels in 2023, is the second most significant development in ag law and tax for that year. While it is not a new issue, foreign ownership of agricultural land has long been a concern due to its implications for national security and the food supply. Under English common law, aliens were restricted from acquiring land without the approval of the King. This restriction was based on the … Read more

Family Takes Center Stage: Sundance Film Festival Highlights Stories of Connection and Change

by

PARK CITY, Utah — The recently concluded Sundance Film Festival showcased a lineup of films that revolved around the theme of family. From documentaries to dramatic features, the festival winners explored the various dynamics and challenges within family relationships. Some of these films have already been acquired for wider distribution, making them accessible to general audiences through streaming platforms or in theaters. One of the notable award-winning films at Sundance was “Daughters,” which won the Audience Award for U.S. Documentary and the Festival Favorite Award. This powerful documentary focuses on daughters with incarcerated fathers, providing … Read more

Former Drug Addiction Treatment Center Resident Arrested for Burglary at Unoccupied House in Chillicothe

by

Chillicothe, Ohio – The Ross County Grand Jury has concluded its session with 19 cases, including one misdemeanor and three pending release to the public. Among the cases heard was an incident involving a resident of Safe Haven DARTS, a local drug addiction treatment center. The resident reported missing items from a rental house on East Main Street. During the grand jury testimony, it was revealed that a police officer had been shown video footage of the suspect, 28-year-old Brandon G. Seward, entering the house and taking items from the refrigerator at 3:41 am on … Read more

Drug Addiction Treatment Center Resident Caught Committing Burglary in Ross County Home

by

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A resident of Safe Haven DARTS, a Drug Addiction Treatment Center in Ross County, reported missing items from a house they rented on East Main Street. The incident came to light when a police officer reviewed surveillance footage showing 28-year-old Brandon G. Seward entering the house and taking items from the refrigerator. Charges of second-degree felony burglary have been filed against Seward, who had not been a client for 10 days and was assigned to a different residence at the time of the incident. If convicted, Seward could face up to eight … Read more