Thursday, April 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, Ohio-born Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant accepted the surrender of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, effectively ending hostilities in the Civil War. One of Ohio’s largest theme parks plans to close a ride that’s been around for more […]

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1784—the day before King George III formally recognized the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution—Great Britain ordered its forces to “hold the posts” in the Ohio Country. Did you know that the team that makes The Ohio Flyover also produces a national publication called […]

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1788, the city of Marietta was established along the Ohio River, considered the first permanent U.S. settlement in the Northwest Territory. 🦫 The day many Ohioans have been waiting for finally arrived: the state’s first Buc-ee’s opened on Monday! For more on the grand opening festivities, […]

Monday, April 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Union forces led by Ohio-born Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant clashed with Confederate troops at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee. We hope you had a great Easter! Today’s edition is a bit shorter than usual so our staff could spend time with family. […]

Friday, April 3, 2026 On this day in 1974, an F5 tornado struck Xenia. One of 148 twisters in the 1974 Super Outbreak, it killed 34 people and caused about $250 million in damage at the time. Today is Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday is among […]

Thursday, April 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1870, Homer native Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to publicly declare her candidacy for U.S. president. 🚀 On Wednesday, NASA astronauts launched a mission to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Learn more about Artemis II’s Ohio connections in […]

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1853, the city of Cincinnati established the nation’s first professional fire department. After a yearslong battle, an Ohio boy with Down syndrome beat cancer and received a warm welcome from his classmates in celebration. See more in today’s Et Cetera section. Today’s sponsor, Incogni, helps protect […]

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, Gov. Bob Taft signed House Bill 478, merging the University of Toledo with the Medical University of Ohio. Have you ever seen an old church and thought it would be cool to live in one? Now’s your chance! A vacant 19th-century Gothic Revival church […]

Monday, March 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, basketball Hall of Famer and Ohio State national champion Jerry Lucas was born in Middletown. An Ohio city’s style of pizza is gaining national attention. Learn more in Et Cetera and let us know your favorite pizza toppings in today’s poll! Big news for […]

Friday, March 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, Cincinnati native First Lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, the wife of the Japanese ambassador, planted two Yoshino cherry trees along the Potomac River’s Tidal Basin in the nation’s capital. ⚾️ The 2026 seasons for the Reds and Guardians baseball began on Thursday. […]