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1. Connecting Past to Present
June 2013 Issue
Michelle DiFrangia
Ohio Chautauqua engages audiences in explorations of our history.

2. Hometown Legend
June 2013 Issue
Bill Lubinger
Newcomerstown honors pitcher Cy Young, one of the greatest players of all time. 

3. June 2013 Digest
June 2013 Issue

Modern furniture in Amish Country; green schools; a powerhouse-turned-art-gallery; sewer-tile creations.

4. My Ohio: View From the River
June 2013 Issue
Jill Sell
Ohio is a paddler’s paradise, but a leisurely canoe trip occasionally has its hazards.

5. Biography of an Object Writing Contest
June 2013 Issue

Enter a Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers writing contest this summer.

6. Editor's Note: Road Hazards
June 2013 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

7. Wildflower Wonders
May 2013 Issue
Jill Sell
One of Ohio's greatest assets is its diverse natural areas and the flowers that thrive in them.

8. May 2013 Digest
May 2013 Issue

Dover's Dandelion Festival, Lake Hope Lodge's new look, chic recycled furniture, collectible school memorabilia.

9. Editor's Note: Something for Everyone
May 2013 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

10. My Ohio: Blooming Generosity
April 2013 Issue
Jill Sell
For one writer, lilacs have a special quality beyond their beauty and fragrance.

11. 35 Reasons to Celebrate Ohio
April 2013 Issue
Bob Beasley, Linda Feagler, Ron Rollins, Jill Sell, Marilou Suszko, Ilona Westfall
Looking for the best of American life? Look no further. It’s all right here.

12. Editor's Note: Special Occasion
April 2013 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

13. April 2013 Digest
April 2013 Issue

A creative use for old clothes, farm-related collectibles and a baby-carriage museum.

14. Soul of the City
April 2013 Issue
Linda Feagler
Photographer Jennie Jones shares her passion for Cleveland.

15. A Lifetime of Dance
March 2013 Issue
Ron Rollins
Sheri Williams’ career is remarkable, not only for its longevity, but also for the commitment she shows to her art.

16. The Call of the Wild
March 2013 Issue
Jeff Opperman
A washed-out dam, a surging stream, and the great steelhead rescue is on.

17. Beyond the Grade
March 2013 Issue
Lori Murray
These Ohio high school educators are focused on something much bigger than the next project or assignment.

18. Ditch the Debt
March 2013 Issue
Lori Murray
Students and parents are looking for ways to minimize or avoid borrowing for college.

19. 2013 Excellence in Education Honorees
March 2013 Issue

Ohio Magazine recognizes outstanding teachers at private high schools around the state.

20. March 2013 Digest
March 2013 Issue

Comic artistry, Irish music, historic collectibles and a college record label's new release.

21. Editor's Note: Blooming Interest
March 2013 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

22. Saving a Historic Treasure
February 2013 Issue
Linda Feagler
Residents of Zoar fear flooding will eliminate their special heritage

23. February 2013 Digest
February 2013 Issue

Beloved children's books, a rope-jumping champion, a newly named historic landmark and hand-crafted valentines.

24. Best Hometowns 2013: Peninsula
November 2012 Issue
Linda Feagler
Every year, Ohio Magazine honors five communities across the state for their livability, as measured by education, parks and recreation, arts and entertainment offerings, services and, most important, citizen involvement. The 2013 Best Hometowns meet and surpass these criteria. In the following pages, you'll get a glimpse of Findlay, Gallipolis, Greenville, Grove City and Peninsula — and some of their proud residents.

25. Best Hometowns 2013: Grove City
November 2012 Issue
Jill Sell
Every year, Ohio Magazine honors five communities across the state for their livability, as measured by education, parks and recreation, arts and entertainment offerings, services and, most important, citizen involvement. The 2013 Best Hometowns meet and surpass these criteria. In the following pages, you'll get a glimpse of Findlay, Gallipolis, Greenville, Grove City and Peninsula — and some of their proud residents.

26. Best Hometowns 2013: Greenville
November 2012 Issue
Jessica Esemplare
Every year, Ohio Magazine honors five communities across the state for their livability, as measured by education, parks and recreation, arts and entertainment offerings, services and, most important, citizen involvement. The 2013 Best Hometowns meet and surpass these criteria. In the following pages, you'll get a glimpse of Findlay, Gallipolis, Greenville, Grove City and Peninsula — and some of their proud residents.

27. Best Hometowns 2013: Gallipolis
November 2012 Issue
John Gladden
Every year, Ohio Magazine honors five communities across the state for their livability, as measured by education, parks and recreation, arts and entertainment offerings, services and, most important, citizen involvement. The 2013 Best Hometowns meet and surpass these criteria. In the following pages, you'll get a glimpse of Findlay, Gallipolis, Greenville, Grove City and Peninsula — and some of their proud residents.

28. Best Hometowns 2013: Findlay
November 2012 Issue
Ilona Westfall
Every year, Ohio Magazine honors five communities across the state for their livability, as measured by education, parks and recreation, arts and entertainment offerings, services and, most important, citizen involvement. The 2013 Best Hometowns meet and surpass these criteria. In the following pages, you'll get a glimpse of Findlay, Gallipolis, Greenville, Grove City and Peninsula — and some of their proud residents.

29. My Ohio: Thinking Time
January 2013 Issue
Jill Sell
Skating alone on a frozen creek helped a teenager listen to herself.

30. Best of the Best Hometowns
January 2013 Issue
Jessica Esemplare, Linda Feagler, John Gladden, Jill Sell and Ilona Westll
We discovered some great finds in Ohio Magazine 's Best Hometowns: Findlay, Gallipolis, Greenville, Grove City and Peninsula

31. Best of Ohio
January 2013 Issue
Laura Beans, Bob Beasley, Felicia Brower, Michelle DiFrangia, Jessica Esemplare, Linda Feagler, Stacey Higgins, Kaitrin McCoy, Vivian Pospisil, Jeff Robinson, Ron Rollins, Jill Sell and Ilona Westfall
We discovered a diverse assortment of destinations, dining spots, museums, events and more for this year’s list of the best our state has to offer.

32. Editor's Note: Blahs, Humbug!
January 2013 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

33. January 2013 Digest
January 2013 Issue

Ski slope safety, vintage banks, creations in ice, a passion for pottery and the environment.

34. December 2012 Digest
December 2012 Issue

Santa's stand-in, winter's beauty, salamander research, dreams on ice.

35. My Ohio: A Teenage Christmas
December 2012 Issue
Jeffrey Hammond
Cruising was an act of rebellion — and a chance to check out holiday lights.

36. 2012 Excellence in Education Honorees
December 2012 Issue

Ohio Magazine recognizes outstanding teachers at colleges and universities acround the state.

37. Learner-Centered Approach
December 2012 Issue
Lori Murray
These Ohio educators know the importance of putting students first in the learning process.

38. Shepherds of the Wild
December 2012 Issue
Cheryl Bauer
Injured animals get a second chance, thanks to compassionate, knowledgeable volunteers.

39. Editor's Note: Roads to Academia
December 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

40. My Ohio: Talking Turkey
November 2012 Issue
Jill Sell
Their numbers are increasing, and chances are you’ll encounter a wild gobbler sooner or later.

41. November 2012 Digest
November 2012 Issue

Agile canines, a ping-pong ace, prize-winning art, campaign collectibles.

42. Editor's Note: Local Flavor
November 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

43. My Ohio: A Chore to Love
October 2012 Issue
Ron Rollins
The colors, the aroma, the invigorating workout ... raking leaves is a seasonal pleasure.

44. Quilts, Squared
October 2012 Issue
Jessica Esemplare
What started as one small painting on a barn in Adams County has multiplied into an international art project, all started by one woman to honor her mother and her Appalachian heritage.

45. Fresh Focus
October 2012 Issue
Amy Weirick
Former TV news producer finds his heart in art.

46. October 2012 Digest
October 2012 Issue

A real spider man, a Nancy Drew scavenger hunt, an award-winning fiber artist, our new guide to Ohio collectibles.

47. Editor's Note: New Hues
October 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

48. My Ohio: Respect the Book
September 2012 Issue
Jill Sell
A writer’s reverence for the printed page began with a crumpled library card and the admonishment of a stern librarian.

49. Beyond the Classroom
September 2012 Issue
Lori Murray
Long after graduation, college students continue to reap the benefits of extracurricular involvement.

50. Season of Purpose
September 2012 Issue
Jane Day
Reenergized by “second act” careers, more Ohioans are working to make life better for their neighbors. 

51. Editor's Note: Book People
September 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

52. September 2012 Digest
September 2012 Issue

Equestrians compete in New Albany, COSI celebrates brainpower, the Hayes Presidential Center shows off its restoration. 

53. My Ohio: In Praise of the Paper Atlas
August 2012 Issue
Randy Edwards
A GPS may be handy, but a gazetteer provides not only directions but also context. 

54. Healing on Horseback
August 2012 Issue
Jessica Esemplare
At River of Hope Ranch in Waynesville, two sisters help victims of multiple traumas through equine-assisted therapy.

55. August 2012 Digest
August 2012 Issue

A new theater presents canal history, a preserve protects swamp life, and a community garden brings people together.

56. Publisher's Note: Fun is Serious Business
August 2012 Issue
Lute Harmon Jr.

57. Time Travel
July 2012 Issue
Ilona Westfall
History events abound throughout the Buckeye State this summer.

58. Messages From the Past
July 2012 Issue
Randy Edwards
The Ancient Ohio Trail makes it easier to visit and learn about the state’s earthworks.

59. Gearing Up for Good Times
July 2012 Issue
Jill Sell
Cruise in to Ohio car shows to see some amazing wheels.

60. July 2012 Digest
July 2012 Issue

New attractions at the Ohio State Fair, hiking's added benefits, a path to geological history.

61. My Ohio: Jewels of the Night
July 2012 Issue
John Gladden
Nothing brings back memories of summer like the sight of fireflies blinking signals in the dark.

62. June 2012 Digest
June 2012 Issue


63. Lessons for Life
June 2012 Issue
Linda Feagler
Girl Scouts of the USA celebrates a century of making a difference.

64. My Ohio: Seeing Blimps
June 2012 Issue
Jill Sell
Living on the flight path of the Goodyear airship is an awe-inspiring experience.

65. Editor's Note: Plant Appreciation
June 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

66. My Ohio: River Rat
May 2012 Issue
William Taylor
The Ohio River makes an indelible impression on those who grow up along its banks. 

67. Editor's Note: Endless Possibilities
May 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

68. 103 Days & Nights of Summer
May 2012 Issue
Jessica Esemplare and Jessica Roblin, compiled by Jessica Roblin and Allison Pohle
From daytime family adventures to nighttime couples’ retreats, we have what it takes to get you on the road this season.

69. May 2012 Digest
May 2012 Issue

A French chef becomes a U.S. citizen; herbs take the spotlight in Gahanna; a sports-car team heads to its hometown track.

70. Bird-Watching Tips
April 2012 Issue
Randy Edwards
Kenn Kaufman, featured in the April issue, shares his expertise with beginning birders.

71. April 2012 Digest
April 2012 Issue

The science of race at COSI; Ohio's connection to kites; mushroom hunting in the Hocking Hills.

72. My Ohio: The Candy Man
April 2012 Issue
John Hyduk
Life can be hard, but it is never so hard that you cannot appreciate a little sweetness.

73. Ageless Artistry
April 2012 Issue
Linda Feagler
Warren painter Irene G. Was believes it’s never too late to find your calling.

74. Eyes on the Sky
April 2012 Issue
Randy Edwards
Bird-watching expert Kenn Kaufman gears up for another migratory bird season in Northwest Ohio.

75. Editor's Note: Remembering Susan Hamo
April 2012 Issue


76. Excellence in Education Honorees
March 2012 Issue

Ohio Magazine recognizes outstanding teachers at private high schools around the state.

77. Active Learning
March 2012 Issue

Three private-high-school teachers share their classroom success stories.

78. College to Career
March 2012 Issue
Sarah Jaquay
Consider the services offered by placement offices when searching for the right fit.

79. Botanical Wonders
March 2012 Issue
Jill Sell
Goldenseal Sanctuary’s 378 acres in Southeast Ohio protect more than 600 kinds of medicinal plants.

80. March 2012 Digest
March 2012 Issue

A photographer captures the energy of Columbus; Glen Helen Raptor Center rehabilitates birds of prey.

81. My Ohio: Treaty City
March 2012 Issue
Timothy Swensen
Three young Southwest Ohio residents find history in their back yard.

82. Editor's Note: Signs of Spring
March 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

83. Puppets Tell a Story
February 2012 Issue
Jill Sell
Ohio has played an important role in puppetry, a truly unique form of theater. 

84. Editor's Note: Last But Not Least
February 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

85. February 2012 Digest
February 2012 Issue

A young woman's weightlifting dream; classy confections for Valentine's Day; art with a mysterious twist.

86. Facebook Fans Pick Their Favorites
January 2012 Issue

We asked our Facebook friends for their Best of Ohio picks in a variety of categories. Look for updates throughout the month.

87. My Ohio: Democracy in Action
January 2012 Issue
Randy Edwards
A young reporter covers government where it matters: at the local township hall.

88. Best of Ohio
January 2012 Issue
Laura Beans, Bob Beasley, Jessica Esemplare, Linda Feagler, Stacey Higgins, Christina Ipavec, Vivian Pospisil, Jessica Roblin, Ron Rollins, Amy Weirick, Ilona Westfall and Sandie Young
Find some new favorites among our picks for the best the Buckeye State has to offer.

89. Editor's Note: Warming Up to Winter
January 2012 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

90. January 2012 Digest
January 2012 Issue

A taste of the Old World, a snake charmer, a slippery sport.

91. Best of the Best Hometowns
January 2012 Issue
Linda Feagler, Christina Ipavec, Jessica Roblin, Jennifer Rogers, Jill Sell and Ilona Westfall
Here are a few of the reasons why Archbold, Lebanon, Nelsonville, Oberlin and Hilliard are Ohio Magazine Best Hometowns. 

92. All Dolled Up
December 2011 Issue
Jill Sell
Ohio museums display historic and popular dolls, from antique bisque figures to Kewpie, Barbie and American Girls.

93. The Learning Experience
December 2011 Issue
Lori Murray
These outstanding Ohio teachers are committed to engaging their students in the education process.

94. Excellence in Education Honorees
December 2011 Issue

Ohio Magazine recognizes outstanding teachers at colleges and universities around the state.

95. My Ohio: Star of Solace
December 2011 Issue
Jill Sell
A holiday decoration had special meaning for a young resident of Glenwillow.

96. December 2011 Digest
December 2011 Issue

A chef’s new venture, a traditional holiday treat, an expert’s winter forecast.

97. Editor's Note: Wrapping It Up
December 2011 Issue
Vivian Pospisil

98. Best Hometowns 2012
November 2011 Issue
Linda Feagler, Christina Ipavec, Jennifer Rogers, Jill Sell and Ilona Westfall
Ohio Magazin e honors five towns that are great places to live, work and visit: Archbold, Hilliard, Lebanon, Nelsonville and Oberlin.

99. November 2011 Digest
November 2011 Issue

Christening a new park, crafting an important message, baking decadent delights.

100. My Ohio: Final Salute
November 2011 Issue
John Gladden
A group of veterans makes sure their comrades in arms are laid to rest with proper honors.



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