Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Newark native Johnny Clem died. A Civil War drummer boy, Clem became the youngest noncommissioned officer in U.S. Army history at age 12, and later rose to brigadier general. By 1915, he was the last Civil War veteran still on active duty. ⛵️ The […]

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 On this day in 1886, the deadliest flash flood in Ohio history killed 28 people and left more than 300 homeless in Xenia. 🚛 In Et Cetera, read about the unusual new tool the Ohio State Highway Patrol is using to catch speeders. Republicans and Democrats are in an all-out war […]

Monday, May 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1852, Charles W. Fairbanks, who served as the 26th U.S. vice president under President Theodore Roosevelt, was born in Unionville Center. 🐻 Black bear sightings are on the rise, prompting state wildlife officers to recommend steps homeowners can take to protect their property. Read more in […]

Sunday, May 10, 2026 Happy Mother’s Day! On this day in 1949, Lebanon’s own Michael Larson was born. Larson is famous for memorizing the Press Your Luck game board and won $110,237 in 1984.  Akron ☀️ 62°/47° | Cincinnati ⛅ 72°/53° | Cleveland ⛅ 58°/49° | Columbus ⛅ 68°/51° | Dayton ⛅ 69°/51° | Toledo […]

Saturday, May 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, Ohio officially adopted its iconic swallowtail flag, the only non-rectangular state flag in the nation. A deadly virus just killed three people aboard a cruise ship, and passengers have now scattered to more than a dozen countries, including here in the United States. It’s […]

Friday, May 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, The Cleveland Press published one of the most iconic newspaper editions marking Victory in Europe Day. The front page featured a page-sized red-and-blue “V” over the headline, “Allies Proclaim Victory in Europe.” ⚓️ Yesterday, you read about the USS Cleveland, which is set to […]

Thursday, May 7, 2026 On this day in 1873, Salmon P. Chase, the 23rd governor of Ohio and sixth chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, died in New York City. ⚓️ A U.S. Navy warship will arrive in the Buckeye State this weekend before becoming the first warship commissioned in Ohio. Find out how […]

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, the Cleveland Public Library’s main library opened. Today, the library spans two buildings: the historic 1925 structure and the Louis Stokes Wing. 🎣 Looking for new fishing spots? Check out Top Stories for the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s new list of the state’s top […]

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1904, Gilmore-born Cy Young pitched the first perfect game in American League history. 🗳️ Ohio’s primary election is today. Whether you’ve already voted or plan to cast your ballot in person, catch up on this year’s major races in Top Stories. The stock market has been […]

Monday, May 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game as America’s first professional baseball club, defeating the Great Western Base Ball Club of Cincinnati 45-9. If you’re planning a trip to an amusement park soon, you may want to turn off your phone. Find out […]