Friday, April 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, devastating tornadoes swept through Ohio on Palm Sunday, killing 60 people. Of the 10 tornadoes that struck the state, four reached F4 intensity. Several state park lodges are accepting reservations for Easter Sunday brunches and buffets. Details are in Et Cetera. Do you love Ohio? […]
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1792, pioneers led by Simon Kenton fought the Shawnee at the Battle of Grassy Run, the largest frontier battle in Clermont County. The Wood County Museum will open a World War II exhibit later this month, despite federal funding cuts. For details, check out today’s Around […]
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, Ohio-born U.S. Army General Ulysses S. Grant accepted the surrender of Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee near Appomattox Court House in Virginia. If you’re in northeast Ohio this week and want to adopt a dog, the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is offering reduced fees […]
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, Hall of Fame basketball player John Havlicek was born in Martins Ferry. Havlicek’s teams won a national title at Ohio State and eight NBA championships. Did you know that there’s a college dodgeball league? Its championship match was this past weekend, and two Ohio […]
Monday, April 7, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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° | […]