Ames v. Ohio Dep’t of Youth Servs., 605 U.S. ___, 145 S. Ct. 1540 (2025) - Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman, alleged under ...

The Court’s decision resolves a split among the circuits and provides much needed clarification. Employers should continue to ...

Overview: Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman, had been employed by the Ohio Department of Youth Services in various capacities for 15 years.

Marlean Ames argued she faced too high a legal burden in pressing her claim after being passed over and demoted in favor of a lesbian and a gay man.

Marlean Ames, who worked for the Ohio Department of Youth Services for two decades, sued under the landmark law over claims she was passed over for a promotion and demoted in favor of gay colleagues.

Marlean Ames contends she was passed over for a promotion and then demoted because she is heterosexual. Both the job she sought and the one she had held were given to LGBTQ+ people.

Groveland councilwoman Judi Fike was reinstated after a suspension over offensive social media posts and is now suing the ...

JAX Outdoor Gear started as a tiny Ames Surplus store. Find out how it grew to 21,000 square feet during its 70-year stint.

Ames residents, businesses can sign up for the Ames PD's Community Camera Program, allowing officers to enhance investigations. What to know: ...

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From fireworks to parades to stock car races, the Fourth of July weekend is booming with activities in the Ames area this year. Check out what's happening: ...

Ames is building a new Resource Recovery and Recycling (R3) Campus to handle solid waste, recyclables and yard waste. The new facility will replace the current 50-year-old waste-to-energy plant.