Church Celebrates Growth 

As part of Easter observances on Sunday, thousands of Ohioans joined the Catholic Church, continuing a growth trend.

Churches across the state welcomed more than 2,000 members. Nationally, adult conversion numbers set a record in 2025 and again this year, according to church leaders.

Ahead of Easter, Middletown-born Vice President JD Vance spoke about his upcoming memoir, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, which explores his 2019 conversion to Catholicism. The book is set for release on June 16.

Revolution-Era Camp Comes to Life

A reenactment of a Revolutionary War-era encampment will take place on April 15 at the Ohio Statehouse, part of the state’s America 250 celebrations.

The event will also feature 18th-century music and food.

Groups represented will include Captain Joseph Ogle’s Company of the Ohio County, Heritage Fife and Drums, the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment, and Citizens of the Ohio Country.

The reenactment will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with April 16 set as a backup date in case of rain. More information is available here.

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➤ President Trump nominated Ohio chief deputy solicitor general Michael Hendershot to serve as a U.S. district court judge for the Northern District of Ohio. (More)

➤ Jordan almonds ranked as Ohio’s top Easter candy in one study, while Reese’s Peanut Butter Bunnies took the top spot in another study. (More)

➤ Cincinnati-based Graeter’s will bring back its Flying Pig Tracks flavor for a limited time in celebration of the Flying Pig Marathon on May 3. (More)

➤ This year’s Strongsville Sports Collectors Convention will take place Friday through Sunday in Independence, featuring Joe Thomas, Bernie Kosar, Cardale Jones, and other Ohio sports stars. The event is billed as the world’s longest-running vintage sports cards and memorabilia show. (More)

➤ Columbus-based Nationwide Insurance reported record sales for the fifth straight year ahead of its centennial celebration. (More)

➤ CVS installed Pharmabox vending machines in two Ohio State University dorms, giving students convenient access to health and hygiene essentials such as sunscreen and nail clippers. (More)

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What’s your favorite Easter candy?

1. Jordan almonds
   
2. Reese’s Peanut Butter Bunnies
   
3. Cadbury Creme Eggs
   
4. Jelly beans
   
5. Peeps
   
6. Chocolate bunnies
   
7. Robin eggs
   
8. Other

Friday’s Results:

Should Ohio use the death penalty?

1. Yes: 42%
2. Rarely: 30%
3. No: 28%

Which Ohio-born U.S. president started the White House Easter Egg Roll tradition?

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