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 […]

Monday, March 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, the Cincinnati Bearcats won the NCAA men’s basketball national championship for the second straight season. The Bearcats defeated Ohio State in both the 1961 and 1962 title games. If you’ve been thinking about visiting a zoo or safari park this summer, Ohio has some […]

Friday, March 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1952, the first rock and roll concert took place at Cleveland Arena. The Moondog Coronation Ball ended early due to overcrowding as 20,000 people attempted to enter the 9,950-seat arena. Did you know that the team that makes The Ohio Flyover also produces a national […]

Thursday, March 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published. Stowe wrote the anti-slavery novel based on observances of the Underground Railroad during her time in Cincinnati. Happy spring! Dairy Queen is celebrating the goodbye to winter with free ice cream, which you can read more about […]

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, the Ohio State men’s basketball team beat California 75-55 to win the program’s only national championship. Middletown native Jerry Lucas led the team with 16 points. It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, which means it’s time for Ohio’s annual statewide tornado drill. If you’re used […]

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, Rev. John Rankin died in Ironton. Rankin was an abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor whose home was referenced in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Are you a top-performing real estate professional or brokerage in Ohio? The Ohio Flyover, a trusted daily news email […]

Monday, March 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1842, the Wyandot Nation signed a treaty with the United States, agreeing to leave the state of Ohio and cede its 109,000 acres of land to the government. Today marks The Flyover’s second anniversary! We sent our very first national issue on March 17, 2023, and […]