Friday, February 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1807, the first edition of The Western Star was published in Warren County. It became the oldest weekly newspaper in Ohio, publishing for 206 years before ceasing operations in 2013. 💰 A northeast Ohio woman had a tough time sharing some big news with her […]

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln stopped at Cincinnati’s Burnet House hotel and delivered a speech before continuing to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration. Ohio sports gambling reached a new high in 2025, and Gov. Mike DeWine has expressed regret over its legalization. Should sports betting be […]

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1847, inventor Thomas Edison, who would go on to hold a world-record 1,093 patents, was born in Milan. Ohio is seeing an increase in seismic activity, as we explain in Et Cetera. Have you ever felt an earthquake? Reply to tell us what it was […]

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1899, Milligan recorded the coldest temperature in Ohio history at minus 39 degrees. Did you know that each of Cincinnati’s 52 neighborhoods has its own unique flag? From California’s C-shaped boat wheel to Queensgate’s crown, you can see every neighborhood’s flag here. Over the weekend, […]

Monday, February 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1797, John Young purchased 15,560 acres from the Western Reserve Land Company and founded the city of Youngstown. ❄️ Another round of winter weather swept through Ohio on Friday, dropping as much as 4.5 inches of snow in some western counties. But a warmer stretch is […]

Friday, February 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1835, Ohio enacted a law extending the state’s jurisdiction over the Toledo Strip, which eventually led to the Toledo War border dispute with the Territory of Michigan. 🏒 The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, and several Buckeyes opened the Games with standout performances on […]

Thursday, February 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, U.S. Naval Academy Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach was born in Cincinnati. 🎢 Ready for amusement park season? Check today’s Business section for the latest Six Flags updates on membership benefits. A quick note from The Ohio Flyover team: […]

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1793, the Rev. John Rankin was born in Tennessee. His later home in Ripley, Ohio, along the Ohio River, became a stop on the Underground Railroad and a key inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The Winter Olympics start this week in Italy, […]

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, igniting hazardous materials and prompting officials to order evacuations within a 1-mile radius. ❄️🌸 Will winter linger for six more weeks, or is an early spring on the way? See today’s Et Cetera section for the Groundhog […]

Monday, February 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1983, Joseph Bernardin, who served as archbishop of Cincinnati from 1972 to 1982, was elevated to cardinal in the Catholic Church. ✈️ If you’re flying soon and still don’t yet have a REAL ID, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has rolled out a new identity […]