Exterior of Ross County Courthouse in Chillicothe (photo by Christopher Riley)

The History of 8 Iconic Ohio Courthouses

Ohio’s courthouses tell a story of our state’s growth and evolution but also one of the communities where they stand.

Band performing at Creekside Live in Gahanna (photo courtesy of City of Gahanna)

6 Can’t-Miss Ohio Summer Concert Series

From a multi-genre dance group taking the stage in Gahanna to a band with roots in 1989 performing in Cleveland, mark your calendar for these six live entertainment series.

People at Nassau Nights at Montville’s Observatory Park (photo courtesy of Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society)

5 Stargazing Events in Ohio this Summer

From an afternoon gathering observing the closest star to Earth to a late-night event stargazing through a restored 36-inch telescope, these celestial activities dotting the Buckeye State promise awe and wonder.

Totes, tea towels and Rachel Dominguez Benner from Rachel DB Creative in Dayton (photos courtesy of Rachel Dominguez Benner)

Rachel DB Creative Makes Beautiful Towels, Bags and Cards from Original Drawings

Dayton-based Rachel Dominguez-Benner uses traditional screen-printing techniques to turn her artwork into functional and beautiful products.

Director of Marietta’s Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival, Eric Dowler (photo courtesy of Eric Dowler)

Eric Dowler Talks Rowing, Outdoors and Marietta’s Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival

Dowler, who grew up along the Ohio River in Parkersburg West Virginia, heads this annual summer event that celebrates adventure by offering organized experiences.

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Featured Events

Dinosaur animatronic at Akron Zoo (photo courtesy of Akron Zoo)

May 16—Sep 20

DinoTrek

Akron, Ohio

Artifacts on display at Massillon Museum (photo courtesy of Visit Canton)

May 30—Oct 18

Driving Forces: The Lincoln Highway Journey

Massillon, Ohio

Work from “Enduring Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Ohio Decorative Arts” at Lancaster’s Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (photo courtesy of Decorative Arts Center of Ohio)

May 30—Aug 30

Enduring Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Ohio Decorative Arts

Lancaster, Ohio

People walking through Alex Heveri’s “Glass in Flight 2” at Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield (photo courtesy of Kingwood Center Gardens)

May 23—Sep 7

Glass in Flight 2

Mansfield, Ohio

Grove City Town Center Bourbon & Spirits Festival (photo courtesy of Grove City Bourbon & Spirits Festival)

Aug 8

Grove City Town Center Bourbon & Spirits Festival

Grove City, OH

Man with fries at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus (photo courtesy of the Ohio State Fair)

Jul 29—Aug 9

Ohio State Fair

Columbus, Ohio

Aritst drawing at Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival (photo courtesy of Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival)

Aug 13—Aug 15

Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival

Reynoldsburg, OH

”Tecumseh!” Outdoor Drama in Chillicothe (photo courtesy of ”Tecumseh!”)

Jul 14—Sep 5

Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama

Chillicothe, OH

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People celebrating at German American Festival in Toledo (photo by Doug Hinebaugh)

5 Festivals to Attend in Toledo This Summer

The Glass City celebrates in style this summer with five festivals honoring the region’s heritage, culture and creative spirit. READ MORE >

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Berry Basil Lemonade

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Kindred Spirits

Logan, OH

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Maumee Bay Brew Pub

Toledo, OH

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Nutcracker Family Restaurant

Pataskala, OH

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The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard

Canton, OH

Tony Packo's Hungarian Hot Dog (photo by Jonathan Miksanek)

The Original Tony Packo's

Toledo, OH

The Thurman Cafe in Columbus

The Thurman Cafe

Columbus, OH