Ohio Life

Antique wood engraving of Cincinnati’s John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge wood engraving (Library of Congress)

John A. Roebling and Cincinnati’s Famous Bridge

In 1856, the inventor began work on an Ohio River crossing that he saw as both a work of art and a monument to engineering.

Scott Brown with his Lego city (photo by Ken Blaze)

How Scott Brown Became a Lego TikTok Sensation

Everything is awesome in Scott Brown’s basement, and the Lego collector of 40 years is sharing the fun by way of videos that have garnered millions of views.

Dickens Victorian Village and courthouse lights in downtown Cambridge (photo courtesy of Dickens Victorian Village)

7 Small-Town Ohio Holiday Celebrations

From a volunteer effort that illuminates downtown Cambridge to a museum on Medina’s Public Square dedicated to Christmas memories, these places and events embody the spirit of the season.

John Rankin House, Ripley

This home overlooking the Ohio River offered hope to more than 2,000 men and women escaping slavery along the Underground Railroad.

Shipwrecks of Lake Erie

Our Great Lake holds the remains of hundreds of vessels that disappeared beneath its surface. Today, divers and researchers work to preserve their stories.

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An aerial view of Ohio Stadium in 1926 (photo courtesy of The Ohio State University Archives)

How Ohio Stadium’s Opening Ushered in a New Era of Sports

The Horseshoe was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1922. The moment marked the rise of both Ohio State Football and the construction of new stadiums across the nation. READ MORE >>

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Grove City

How Modlich Monument Co. Helps Honor Veterans

Columbus’ fourth-generation Modlich Monument Co. creates memorials honoring local military veterans for communities across Ohio and beyond. READ MORE >>

The Wild Story of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ First Season

Here’s the behind-the-scenes story of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ inaugural season in the words of those who lived it. READ MORE >>

Schoenbrunn Village, New Philadelphia

Founded in 1772, this village in what is today Tuscarawas County was the site of Ohio’s first Christian settlement. READ MORE >>

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