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Ohio bill would designate Feb. 20 as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day

October 4, 2025 Sightseers AI

Bipartisan legislation in Ohio would designate Feb. 20 as “Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day” to honor Black soldiers from Ohio who earned the nation’s highest military decoration.

ODOT: Browns can build new stadium near Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

September 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio Department of Transportation has approved a permit for the construction of a building in Brook Park near Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport on land owned by Haslam Sports Group.

Ohio sending state police support to Cincinnati

July 30, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, and Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge announced that the state will provide additional manpower to support the Cincinnati Police Department.

Ohio man seeking to overturn federal home distilling prohibition

June 27, 2025 Sightseers AI

The Buckeye Institute has filed its opening brief in the appeal of Ream v. U.S. Department of Treasury with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Ohio announces state support for 39 historic preservation projects

June 25, 2025 Community News

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced more than $66 million in tax credits to support the preservation and revitalization of dozens of historic buildings throughout the state.

Coming in for a landing

June 24, 2025 Todd DeFeo

A bald eagle lands in a habitat at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s newest region, North America Trek.

Governors unveil new bridge connecting Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

June 18, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear today unveiled the design of the state-of-the-art companion bridge to be built as part of the 8-mile Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Ohio governor signs bill adopting the 1905 Wright Flyer III as Ohio’s official state airplane

June 13, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While visiting Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine held a ceremonial bill signing to designate the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the official state airplane.

Ohio gov announces support for banning cell phones in Ohio schools

April 8, 2025 Community News

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his support for legislation that would ban the use of cell phones in public schools in Ohio.

DeWine signs bill to adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane

April 2, 2025 Todd DeFeo

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a measure to recognize the historical significance of the Wright Flyer III.