Monday, April 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1788, a group led by former Continental Army officer Rufus Putnam founded Marietta, the first permanent U.S. settlement in the Northwest Territory. The effects of multiple days of rain and damaging storms are being felt around the state. For the latest on flooding, road closures, […]

Friday, April 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron hit a three-run home run on Opening Day in Cincinnati, tying Babe Ruth’s record 714 career home runs. Did you know that the team that makes The Ohio Flyover also produces a national publication called The Flyover? Click here […]

Thursday, April 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, an F5 tornado hit Xenia as part of the 1974 Super Outbreak. Thirty-four people were killed and over 1,000 were injured. Looking forward to some fun in the sun? This summer, you might want to check out Kings Island’s new water coaster. Read more about the […]

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1855, John Mercer Langston was elected clerk of Brownhelm Township, becoming the first black man elected to government office in the U.S. A serval cat was on the loose in Washington County on Monday but was found safe. Did you know that servals can jump up […]

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1796, Dayton was founded. The city was named after the owner of the land, Jonathan Dayton, who was a signer of the U.S. Constitution and a former captain in the Continental Army. If you’re looking for somewhere to go fishing this spring that isn’t as […]

Monday, March 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, Cincinnati’s Union Terminal train station opened. With winter over, horseback trails and all-purpose vehicle areas in state forests are reopening. Read more in today’s Et Cetera section. Today’s sponsor is Mode Mobile, offering an investment opportunity in their pre-IPO offering. Athens 🌦️ 60°/37° | Chillicothe ☁️ 59°/38° | […]

Friday, March 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the Cincinnati Courthouse Riots began. A mob wanted to lynch a man who confessed to premeditated murder but was convicted of manslaughter. Over three days, the riots resulted in 56 deaths and 300 injuries. If you’ve ever felt guilty about returning a library book […]

Thursday, March 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, Ohioan and First Lady Helen Herron Taft planted the first two cherry trees in Washington, D.C., alongside Viscountess Iwa Chinda. Happy Opening Day! The Cincinnati Reds open against San Francisco at home, while the Cleveland Guardians are on the road in Kansas City. Cincinnati’s […]

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, floodwaters in Dayton reached 20 feet as the Great Miami River crested at a record 44 feet. The flood killed more than 400 people from Dayton to Hamilton. If you’re looking for some local ice cream as the weather warms up, Young’s Jersey Dairy […]

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the nation’s first Medal of Honor was presented to Private Jacob Parrott of Company K, 33d Ohio Infantry for his role in destroying bridges and capturing a train 200 miles behind Confederate lines. The Grove City High School band performed a tribute to service […]