Towards the 21st Century (1976-)

From 1976 to present day, Ohio has been in transition. Several fundamental changes in the political, economic, and social lives of Ohioans characterizes this era. Generally, Ohioans have become much more conservative in their politics, enabling the Republican Party to dominate the state. Economically, Ohio, once one of the leading manufacturers in the United States of America, has experienced a decline in industrial jobs. As factories have relocated to other states or countries, Ohio businesses have shifted to more service-oriented positions. Cities, which declined as factories closed, are now being revitalized as new businesses arrive. Race, gender, and class issues continue to exist, as Ohioans struggle to provide equality for all people.

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There are 281 entries matching this time period. They are listed below in alphabetical order.

1977 Ohio Statewide Blizzard: National Weather Service forecasters called for a blizzard warning across Ohio early on Friday, January 28, 1977. . . .
1977 Ohio Statewide Cold Wave: The winters 1976-77 and 1977-78 were the two coldest winters recorded in Ohio. . . .
1978 Ohio Statewide Blizzard: In January and February 1978, a series of three storms hit the United States Midwest or the Northeast. These storms were some of the most severe winter events to occur in recent history, and collectively are known as the Blizzard of 1978. . . .
1985 Northeastern Ohio Tornadoes: An outbreak of 41 tornadoes, including 14 killer tornadoes, struck northeastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and southern Ontario on Friday, May 31, 1985. . . .
1990 Shadyside Flood: The deadliest flood in Ohio since 1969 occurred in the steep Appalachian valleys of Belmont County late on Thursday, June 14, 1990. . . .
1992: Most Tornadoes in Ohio in One Day: The 28 tornadoes that occurred in Ohio on Sunday, July 12, 1992, went into the record books as the most recorded in a single day. . . .
2008 Ohio Statewide Snowstorm: The statewide snowstorm of 2008 was a record setting event that occurred on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, 2008. While this event has been called the Blizzard of 2008, technically the storm did not have sustained winds of at least thirty-five miles per hour, a requirement of a blizzard. . . .
Ameriflora: In 1992, the city of Columbus, Ohio was the site of Ameriflora. This event commemorated the quincentenary anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. . . .
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church: The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church was the first Greek Orthodox Church founded in Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Appalachia: Appalachia is a geographic region within the eastern portion of the United States. It includes all of West Virginia and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. . . .
Arnold Sports Festival: Each year, thousands of bodybuilders, martial artists, and fitness enthusiasts from around the world converge upon Columbus, Ohio for a weekend exposition bearing the name of bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger. . . .
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute: Since the late 1940s, Dr. Arthur G. James, a professor at The Ohio State University, dreamed of establishing a cancer hospital in Columbus, Ohio. At this point in time, there were no hospitals specializing in cancer treatment between the states of New York and Texas. . . .
Athens Asylum: The Ridges was formerly an asylum for the mentally ill in Athens, Ohio. . . .
Banana Split: In 1907, Ernest R. Hazard supposedly invented the banana split. He owned a restaurant in Wilmington, Ohio, and he hoped that a new ice cream treat would attract students from Wilmington College. . . .
Banana Split Festival: Every June, Wilmington, Ohio hosts the Banana Split Festival. In 1907, Ernest R. Hazard supposedly invented the banana split. He owned a restaurant in Wilmington, and he hoped that a new ice cream treat would attract students from Wilmington College. . . .
Barn Gang: During the early 1900s, Colonel Edward Deeds established the Barn Gang in Dayton, Ohio. Interested parties, including Charles F. Kettering, met on Deeds's property to discuss scientific and technological issues. . . .
Batesville, Ohio: Williamsburg, now known as Batesville, is a small community in Noble County, Ohio. . . .
Belle Center, Ohio: Belle Center, which has also been known as Belle Centre, is a small community in northern Logan County, Ohio. . . .
Belle Centre, Ohio: Belle Center, which has also been known as Belle Centre, is a small community in northern Logan County, Ohio. . . .
Berry, Wilford: Wilford Berry was the first Ohioan executed following the reestablishment of the death penalty in the United States of America in 1981. . . .
Blackwell, Kenneth: Kenneth Blackwell has been a prominent African American educator, political leader and elected official in Ohio in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. . . .
Brewery Arcade: The Brewery Arcade is a business building in Portsmouth, Ohio. . . .
Brownouts: Brownouts occur when power plants fail to produce enough electricity to meet demand. . . .
Bruce, Earle: Earle Bruce was the head football coach of The Ohio State Buckeyes from 1979 to 1988. . . .
Buckeye Egg Farm: Anton Pohlmann owned Buckeye Egg Farm, an egg production facility, with sites in Croton, Ohio, Marselles, Ohio, Goshen, Ohio, and Mount Victory, Ohio. . . .
Burick , Si: Si Burick was a premier sportswriter and editor from Dayton, Ohio. . . .
Canton Crusaders: The Canton Crusaders is a professional indoor soccer team from Canton, Ohio. The team plays in the American Indoor Soccer League (AISL). . . .
Canton Invaders: The Canton Invaders was a professional indoor soccer team from Canton, Ohio. . . .
Canton Legends: The Canton Legends is a professional indoor football team from Canton, Ohio. . . .
Carey, Drew: Drew Carey is an American actor and entertainer. . . .
Celeste, Richard F.: Richard F. Celeste served as Ohio's governor from January 10, 1983 to January 14, 1991. . . .
Central Ohio Lions: The Central Ohio Lions is a semi-professional football team from Washington Court House, Ohio. . . .
Chancellor University: In 1848, E.G. Folsom established Folsom's Business College, the predecessor of Dyke College and eventually Chancellor University, in Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Chinese Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Chinese ancestors. Today, Chinese Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Cincinnati Cheetahs: The Cincinnati Cheetahs was a professional soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Civil Disorders (2001): Beginning in early April, several incidents of civil disorder took place in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2001. . . .
Cincinnati Cyclones (East Coast Hockey League): The Cincinnati Cyclones was a professional hockey team from Cincinnati, Ohio. The team played in the East Coast Hockey League's (ECHL) Western Division from 1990 to 1992. . . .
Cincinnati Excite: The Cincinnati Excite is a professional indoor soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Kids (Major Indoor Soccer League): The Cincinnati Kids was a professional indoor soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Kids (National Alliance Soccer League): The Cincinnati Kids is a professional indoor soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Kings: The Cincinnati Kings is a professional soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Ladyhawks: The Cincinnati Ladyhawks is a women’s professional soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Leopards: The Cincinnati Leopards was a women’s professional soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Marshals: The Cincinnati Marshals is a professional indoor football team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks: The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks was a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL). . . .
Cincinnati RailRaiders: The Cincinnati RailRaiders is a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL). . . .
Cincinnati Riverhawks: The Cincinnati Riverhawks was a professional soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Rivermen: The Cincinnati Rivermen was a men's professional softball team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Silverbacks: The Cincinnati Silverbacks was a professional indoor soccer team from Cincinnati, Ohio. The team played in the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). . . .
Cincinnati Sizzle: The Cincinnati Sizzle is a women’s professional football team from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Stuff: The Cincinnati Stuff was a professional basketball team in Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .
Cincinnati Suds: The Cincinnati Suds was a men's professional softball team from Cincinnati, Ohio. The squad was a founding member of the American Professional Slow Pitch League (APSPL) and played four seasons (1977-1980) in that league. . . .
Cleveland Barons (National Hockey League): The Cleveland Barons was a professional hockey team that played in the National Hockey League (NHL). . . .
Cleveland Caps: The Cleveland Caps was a professional soccer team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland College of Jewish Studies: The Cleveland College of Jewish Studies, now known as the Laura and Alvin Siegal College of Jewish Studies, is located in Beachwood, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Competitors: The Cleveland Competitors was a men's professional softball team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Crunch: The Cleveland Crunch was a professional indoor soccer team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Eclipse: The Cleveland Eclipse was a women’s professional soccer team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Eclipse originally played in the Central Region of the United States Inter-Regional Women’s League. . . .
Cleveland Force (Major Indoor Soccer League (1978-1988)): The Cleveland Force was a professional indoor soccer team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Force (Major Indoor Soccer League (2002-2005)): The Cleveland Force was a professional indoor soccer team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Fusion: The Cleveland Fusion is a women’s professional football team from Cleveland, Ohio. The squad plays in the National Women’s Football Association (NWFA). . . .
Cleveland Gladiators: The Cleveland Gladiators is a team in the Arena Football League. . . .
Cleveland Internationals (Premier Development League): The Cleveland Internationals is a professional soccer team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Internationals (United States Women's Soccer League): The Cleveland Internationals is a women’s amateur soccer team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Jaybirds: The Cleveland Jaybirds was a men's professional softball team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Lions: The Cleveland Lions is a semi-professional football team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Rockers: The Cleveland Rockers was one of the original eight teams comprising the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Rockers existed from 1997 until 2003. . . .
Cleveland Stepien's Competitors: The Cleveland Stepien's Competitors was a men's professional softball team from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Cleveland Thunderbolts: The Cleveland Thunderbolts was a team in the Arena Football League. . . .
Cleveland, Ohio's Chinatown: Cleveland, Ohio's Chinatown is an ethnic neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio. Chinatown was established in the late nineteenth century. . . .
Cleveland, Ohio's Default: In 1978, the Cleveland, Ohio, city government defaulted on 15.5 million dollars in short-term loans from local banks. . . .
Cleveland, Ohio, Public Schools' Near-Bankruptcy: In 1978, the Cleveland, Ohio, Public School System nearly had to declare bankruptcy. . . .
Cleveland, Ohio, School Voucher Program: In 1995, the Ohio state government implemented a controversial, school voucher program for students in the Cleveland Public Schools. . . .
Coleman, Michael B.: Michael B. Coleman is the Mayor of Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus All-Americans: The Columbus All-Americans was a men's professional softball team from Columbus, Ohio. The squad played one season (1977) in and was a founding member of the American Professional Slow Pitch League (APSPL). . . .
Columbus Blue Jackets: The Columbus Blue Jackets are a National Hockey League (NHL) team located in Columbus, Ohio. The NHL awarded Columbus the team in 1997, and the Blue Jackets began play in the 2000-2001 Season, following the expansion of the NHL. . . .
Columbus Capitals: The Columbus Capitals was a professional indoor soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. The team played in the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA). . . .
Columbus Clippers: In 1977, the Columbus Clippers began playing baseball in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Comets: The Columbus Comets is a professional women's football team that plays in the National Women's Football Association (NWFA). . . .
Columbus Crew: On June 15, 1994, Major League Soccer announced that Columbus, Ohio, would be one of the first ten U.S. cities to have a professional soccer team. . . .
Columbus Invaders: The Columbus Invaders was a professional indoor soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Lady Shooting Stars: The Columbus Lady Shooting Stars was a women’s professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. The Shooting Stars formed in 2003. . . .
Columbus Quest: The Columbus Quest was a women's professional basketball team that played in the American Basketball League. . . .
Columbus Shooting Stars: The Columbus Shooting Stars was a professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Thunderbolts: The Columbus Thunderbolts was a team in the Arena Football League. . . .
Columbus Xoggz: The Columbus Xoggz was a professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Columbus Ziggx: The Columbus Ziggx was a women's professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. The Ziggx was a charter member of and originally played in the Central Division of the United States Inter-Regional Women's League. . . .
Contemporary Arts Center Obscenity Charges: In 1991, the Contemporary Arts Center, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, hosted an exhibit, which outraged local residents and people in other parts of the country. . . .
Cooper, John: John Cooper was the head football coach at The Ohio State University from 1987 through the 2000 season. . . .
Courthouse Colts: The Courthouse Colts was a semi-professional football team from Washington Court House, Ohio. . . .
Croatian Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Croatian ancestors. Today, Croatian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Curtis, Ben: In 2003, Ohioan Ben Curtis won the British Open Golf Championship. . . .
Dahmer, Jeffrey: Jeffrey Dahmer was one of the most infamous serial killers in United States history. . . .
Daugherty, Chris: Chris Daugherty won the million dollar prize on the television show Survivor Vanuatu in 2004. . . .
Davidson, Jo Ann: Jo Ann Davidson was the first woman to hold position of Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. . . .
Dayton Bombers: The Dayton Bombers is a professional "AA" hockey team from Dayton, Ohio. . . .
Dayton Gemini: The Dayton Gemini was a professional soccer team from Dayton, Ohio. . . .
Dayton Gems: The Dayton Gems was a professional soccer team from Dayton, Ohio. . . .
Dayton Owls: The Dayton Owls was a professional hockey team from Dayton, Ohio. . . .
Dayton Peace Accords: The Dayton Peace Accords, negotiated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio in 1995, paved the way toward ending years of ethnic warfare in Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Croatia. . . .
Dayton Rockettes: The Dayton Rockettes was a professional basketball team in Dayton, Ohio. The team was a founding member of and played in the Women’s Basketball League (WBL), which formed in 1978. . . .
Dayton Skyhawks: The Dayton Skyhawks was a professional indoor football team from Dayton, Ohio. . . .
Dayton Warbirds: The Dayton Warbirds is a professional indoor football team from Dayton, Ohio. . . .
Dayton Wings Basketball Team: The Dayton Wings was a professional basketball team in Dayton, Ohio. . . .
Dayton, Ohio, General Motors Strike (1996): On March 5, 1996, three thousand workers, members of the United Auto Workers, went on strike at two General Motors (GM) parts plants in Dayton, Ohio, causing GM production facilities across the United States close. . . .
Demjanjuk, John: John Demjanjuk was accused of being the notorious concentration-camp guard "Ivan the Terrible" at Treblinka. . . .
DeRolph v. State of Ohio: In 1997 the Ohio Supreme Court, in the case of DeRolph v. State of Ohio, ruled that the state's system for funding public education was unconstitutional. . . .
DeWine, Mike: Mike DeWine is a prominent Republican politician who has represented Ohio in the United States Senate. . . .
Dexter City, Ohio: Dexter City is a small community in Noble County, Ohio. . . .
Dnipro Chorus: The Dnipro Chorus is a Ukrainian choral group in Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Dove, Rita: Rita Dove is an American poet, author and educator. . . .
Emi: Emi is a Sumatran rhinoceros living at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. . . .
Festival Latino: The Festival Latino is an annual Hispanic festival that occurs in Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Fett, George L.: George Leonard Fett was a prominent cartoonist from Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Free Fishing Days: In 1993, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife implemented "Free Fishing Days." On specific days, this program allows Ohio residents to fish in any of Ohio's bodies of water without having to pay for a fishing license. . . .
George Jr., Edward N.: Edward (Eddie) Nathan George, Jr., was a football star running back and Heisman Trophy winner at The Ohio State University. . . .
George, Peter T.: Ohioan Peter T. George was an Olympic medalist in weightlifting during the 1940s and 1950s. . . .
German Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from German ancestors. Today, German Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Glenville, Ohio: Glenville, Ohio is a neighborhood area of Cleveland. It is located to the northeast of Cleveland. Historically, this neighborhood has been home to various ethnic groups. . . .
Greek Catholic Union: The Greek Catholic Union is a national Carpatho-Russian fraternal organization. . . .
Greek Town, Ohio: Greek Town was an ethnic neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio from the late nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century. . . .
Greene, Bob: Bob Greene is an American journalist and author. . . .
Gulf War: The Gulf War was a short military conflict between Iraqi and United Nations forces during the first two months of 1991. . . .
Hamilton, Scott: Scott Hamilton is one of the more famous male figure skaters in history. He was born on August 28, 1958, but he never knew his birth parents, as he was adopted by a family in Bowling Green, Ohio, at six weeks of age. . . .
Hanna, Jack: Jack Hanna is Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and a well-known zoological advocate and educator. . . .
Haygood, Wil: Wil Haygood is a prominent American journalist and author of several best-selling biographies and other works of non-fiction. . . .
Hazard, Ernest R.: In 1907, Ernest R. Hazard supposedly invented the banana split. He owned a restaurant in Wilmington, Ohio, and he hoped that a new ice cream treat would attract students from Wilmington College. . . .
Hill, Katherine: Katherine Hill created the T. Marzetti Company's Original Slaw Dressing and remained a vital employee of the firm for nearly seventy years. . . .
Hip Sing Tong: The Hip Sing Tong is an association that primarily promotes Chinese business development in Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Ohio: The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Ohio is an organization that promotes Latino-owned businesses in Ohio. . . .
Hispanic Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are Hispanic or Latino. Today, these Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Holbrook Jr., Harold R. "Hal": Hal Holbrook was born on February 17, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio. His birth name was Harold Rowe Holbrook, Jr., but he adopted the name Hal Holbrook upon embarking upon an acting career. . . .
Hollister, Nancy P.: Nancy Putnam Hollister was Ohio's first female governor. . . .
Home State Savings Bank's Failure: In March 1985, the Home State Savings Bank of Cincinnati collapsed, setting off a series of savings-and-loan closures in Ohio and across the United States of America. . . .
Honda of America: In 1977, Honda Motor Company and State of Ohio officials announced that the company would be building manufacturing facilities near Marysville, Ohio. . . .
Huckleberry Holland: Huckleberry Holland is one of two groundhogs in Ohio known for predicting the arrival of spring. . . .
Hudson, Ohio: In 1800, David Hudson established the community of Hudson in the Connecticut Western Reserve. Hudson was the first settlement in what would eventually become Summit County, Ohio. . . .
Interstate 70 Sinkholes: On March 4, 1995, a twelve-foot sinkhole developed in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Guernsey County, Ohio. Three cars and one truck struck the sinkhole, but no serious injuries resulted. . . .
Irish American Club-East Side, Inc.: The Irish American Club-East Side, Inc., is an organization of Irish Americans who live on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
J.M. Smucker Company: The J.M. Smucker Company produces a wide array of jams, jellies, and other food items. . . .
Jackson, Jim: James (Jim) Arthur Jackson was a basketball star who played for the Ohio State Buckeyes and numerous teams in the National Basketball Association. . . .
James A. Rhodes State College: In 1971, Lima Technical College, the predecessor of James A. Rhodes State College, formed in Lima, Ohio. The institution's primary goal was to provide technical training to residents of Allen County, Ohio. . . .
Japanese Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Japanese ancestors. Today, Japanese Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Jefferson Community College: On September 16, 1966, the Ohio Board of Regents chartered Jefferson County Technical Institute, the predecessor of Jefferson Community College, in Steubenville, Ohio. The institute formally opened on September 23, 1968, partly financed by a local property tax. . . .
Jefferson County: The Northwest Territory government authorized the creation of Jefferson County on July 29, 1797. Residents named the county in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and the first United States Secretary of State. . . .
Kasich, John R.: John Kasich has been an elected official, political leader, author, educator and television personality. . . .
Knight, Robert M.: Robert (Bobby) Montgomery Knight was a controversial, yet highly successful college basketball coach who also played on The Ohio State University national championship team in 1960. . . .
Korean Association of Greater Cleveland: Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Korean Association of Greater Cleveland is an important Korean social and cultural institution. . . .
Korean Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Korean ancestors. Today, Korean Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Kosar Jr., Bernie J.: Bernie Kosar was a popular and successful quarterback for the Cleveland Browns during the 1980s and early 1990s. . . .
Lancaster Colony Corporation: Founded in Columbus, Ohio, the Lancaster Colony Corporation is a holding company. . . .
Latino Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are Hispanic or Latino. Today, these Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Laura and Alvin Siegal College of Jewish Studies: The Laura and Alvin Siegal College of Jewish Studies, formerly known as the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies, is located in Beachwood, Ohio. . . .
Lemko Association: The Lemko Association is a national Carpatho-Russian fraternal organization. . . .
Lerner, Al: Al Lerner was a prominent Ohio real estate executive who was also majority owner of the Cleveland Browns from 1998 until 2002. . . .
Libenson, Terri: Terri Libenson is an American artist, graphic designer and cartoonist. . . .
Lima Steele's: The Lima Steele's was a men's professional softball team from Lima, Ohio. . . .
Little No-No and Sniffy: "Sniffy," "Little No-No and Sniffy," and "Norbert" were cartoons principally drawn by Cleveland, Ohioan George Leonard Fett. . . .
Lucasville Prison Riot: On April 11, 1993, Easter Sunday, approximately 450 prisoners in Cellblock L of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, in Lucasville, Ohio, rioted. . . .
Madison, Ohio: Madison is a community in Lake County, Ohio. . . .
Mandatory Safety Belt Usage Law: During the early 1980s, a movement arose in Ohio to make seatbelt usage mandatory in the state. . . .
McIntyre, Natalie: Natalie McIntyre, better known as Macy Gray, is an American actress, musician and singer. . . .
Memorial Tournament: The Memorial Tournament is an annual PGA Tour event held at the Muirfield Village Golf Club, in Dublin, Ohio. . . .
Mentor, Ohio: At the time of this writing, Mentor is the largest city in Lake County, Ohio. . . .
Metzenbaum, Howard M.: Howard Morton Metzenbaum was a prominent United States Representative and Senator from Ohio during the late twentieth century. . . .
Miami Valley Silverbacks: The Miami Valley Silverbacks is a professional indoor football team from Troy, Ohio. . . .
Miamisburg, Ohio, Train Derailment: On July 8, 1986, fifteen cars of a forty-four-car CSX train derailed near Miamisburg, Ohio. Some of the cars that derailed contained phosphorus. . . .
Middletown, Ohio (Perry County): Somerset, which was once known as Middletown, was formerly the county seat of Perry County, Ohio. . . .
Mitchell, Sophia: Sophia Mitchell was the first African-American woman to serve as a mayor in Ohio. . . .
Montgomery, Betty D.: Betty D. Montgomery was a prominent Ohio politician during the late twentieth and the early twenty-first centuries. . . .
Motts Military Museum: In 1987, Warren E. Motts established Motts Military Museum in Groveport, Ohio. Originally housed in Motts's home the museum moved to a much larger building in Groveport in 1999. . . .
Mount Sterling, Ohio: Mount Sterling is a community in Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Muirfield Village Golf Club: In 1967, Jack Nicklaus began to purchase land north of Dublin, Ohio, with the dream of opening a golf course. Due to financing difficulties, construction did not begin on the course until July 1972. Rain slowed construction, with the builders finishing the course in October 1973. The course became known as Muirfield Village. . . .
Newton, Carson W.: Wayne Newton is an American singer, actor and entertainer. . . .
Norbert: "Sniffy," "Little No-No and Sniffy," and "Norbert" were cartoons principally drawn by Cleveland, Ohioan George Leonard Fett. . . .
North American Free Trade Agreement: In January 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect. . . .
North Central State College: In 1961, the Mansfield, Ohio, Board of Education established Mansfield School of Technology, the predecessor of North Central State College. . . .
Northwest State Community College: In 1968, the Ohio Board of Regents authorized the creation of the Four County Technical Institute, the predecessor of Northwest State Community College. . . .
Office of the Ohio Public Defender: To guarantee Ohio’s poorer citizens legal representation, the Ohio government established the Office of the Ohio Public Defender in 1976. . . .
Ohio Bicentennial Barns: To celebrate and commemorate Ohio's 200th anniversary as a state, the Ohio Bicentennial Commission selected artist Scott Hagan to paint at least one barn in each of Ohio's eighty-eight counties with the bicentennial logotype. . . .
Ohio Citizen Corps: Following the terrorist attacks against the United States of America on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush established the USA Freedom Corps. The Ohio Citizen Corps is a subsidiary of this organization. . . .
Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs: The Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs is a state bureaucratic office that advises Ohio government leaders on Hispanic issues. . . .
Ohio Hispanic Coalition: The Ohio Hispanic Coalition is an advocacy group for Ohio's Latino population. . . .
Ohio Naval Militia: The Ohio Naval Militia had its roots in the Ohio Militia, which was formed in 1803. . . .
Ohio Orbits: The Ohio Orbits was a a professional basketball team ticketed to play in the All-American Basketball Alliance (AABA), in the late 1970s. The AABA folded in 1978, before the Orbits played their first game. . . .
Ohio Swarm: The Ohio Swarm is a semi-professional football team from Columbus, Ohio. The squad currently plays in the Mid Continental Football League (MCFL). . . .
Ohio Tobacco Festival: Located in Ripley, Ohio, the Ohio Tobacco Festival commemorates the important role that tobacco has played in southern Ohio's economy since the nineteenth century. . . .
Ohio University Data Theft Case: In April 2006, Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, announced that computer records from the institution's training center for fledgling businesses had been stolen. . . .
Ohio University Die-in: On April 6, 2005, approximately twenty people, including students, held a "die-in" at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. This event was to protest the presence of United States soldiers in Iraq. . . .
Ohio Xoggz: The Ohio Xoggz was a professional soccer team from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Ohio's Banking Holiday of 1985: In 1985, Ohio Governor Richard F. Celeste declared a banking holiday, to halt a rush on deposits due the collapse of the Home State Savings Bank, of Cincinnati. . . .
Ohio's Bicentennial: In 2003, Ohio celebrated two hundred years of statehood. Festivities occurred across the state. The Ohio Bicentennial Commission had at least one barn in each of Ohio's eighty-eight counties painted with the bicentennial logo. . . .
Ohio's Most Unique Music Festival: What has been called "Ohio's Most Unique Music Festival," occurs annually in Logan, Ohio. The Washboard Music Festival has taken place every June on Father's Day weekend since 2000. . . .
Ohio's State Fossil - Isotelus: In 1985, the Ohio government made Isotelus Ohio's official fossil. Isotelus is a trilobite that existed between 430 and 480 million years ago. . . .
Ohio's State Groundhog: Buckeye Chuck: Buckeye Chuck is one of two groundhogs in Ohio known for predicting the arrival of spring. A native of Marion, Ohio, Chuck began predicting spring's arrival in the 1970s. . . .
Ohio's State Mammal - White-tailed Deer: In 1988, the Ohio General Assembly made the White-tailed Deer Ohio's official state mammal. The White-tailed Deer, Odocoileus virginianus, has been extremely important in Ohio's history. . . .
Ohio's State Pledge: In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Ohio's flag, the General Assembly adopted a pledge to the flag in 2002. . . .
Ohio's State Prehistoric Monument: On June 7, 2006, Governor Bob Taft formally declared the Newark Earthworks to be Ohio's prehistoric monument. The designation of the Newark Earthworks as Ohio's state prehistoric monument honors the ancient American Indian builders of this site. It also honors the early residents of Newark who found ways to include the earthworks in their own new settlement without destroying them completely. . . .
Ohio's State Reptile - Black Racer: In 1995, the Ohio Legislature made the Black Racer Ohio's official reptile due to the snake's prevalence in the state. . . .
Ohio's State Rock Song - Hang On Sloopy: In 1985, the Ohio General Assembly approved "Hang on Sloopy" as Ohio's official rock song. . . .
Ohio's State Seal: The State of Ohio has had an official seal for more than 200 years. Over that time, the state government has modified the seal several times. . . .
Ohio's State Tourism Slogans: In 1984, the Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism created the slogan, "Ohio, The Heart of It All" to promote tourism. The office adopted this slogan for many reasons. . . .
Ohio's State Wildflower - White Trillium: In 1986, the Ohio General Assembly made the white trillium Ohio's official wildflower. . . .
Ohio's Statewide Smoking Ban: On November 7, 2006, Ohio voters overwhelmingly endorsed State Issue 5, which banned smoking inside of all public places in Ohio, including all restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, and work places. Almost sixty percent of Ohio voters supported the measure, while forty percent opposed it. . . .
Ohio's Tourist Information Centers: Since 1984, Ohio has maintained one of the United States of America's more extensive networks of Travel Information Centers. . . .
On Leong Tong: The On Leong Tong, which is also known as the Chinese Merchants Association, is an association that primarily promotes Chinese business development. . . .
Operation Enduring Freedom: In October 2001, the United States of America and Great Britain invaded the country of Afghanistan. The invasion was in response to the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. . . .
Penick v. Columbus Board of Education: The federal court case, Penick v. Columbus Board of Education, led to the desegregation of Columbus, Ohio's public schools. . . .
Pickerington Violet Festival: The Pickerington Violet Festival is an annual event that celebrates the history of Pickerington and Violet Township, Ohio. . . .
Plain City, Ohio: Plain City, which was formerly known as Westminster and Pleasant Valley, is a community in northern Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Pleasant Valley (Madison County), Ohio: Plain City, which was formerly known as Westminster and Pleasant Valley, is a community in northern Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Preston, Roberta: Roberta Preston was the first African-American woman to serve as a postmaster in Ohio and in the United States of America. . . .
Rascal Flatts: Rascal Flatts is a trio of country music artists. Two of its members, Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus, are second cousins from Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Ravenna, Ohio, Teachers' Strike: In the spring of 1981, teachers in Ravenna, Ohio went on strike for eighty-five days, the longest teachers' strike in U.S. history. . . .
Resnik, Judith: Astronaut Judith Resnik, the second American woman to travel to outer space, was a member of the crew who tragically died when the Challenger space shuttle exploded in 1986. . . .
Ridna Shkola: Ridna Shkola is a Ukrainian school in Cleveland, Ohio. . . .
River Valley Schools' Cancer Scare: During the 1980s and 1990s, medical officials began observing an increased rate of cancer, especially leukemia, among students at Marion, Ohio's, River Valley Schools. . . .
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is located in Cleveland, Ohio, on the shore of Lake Erie. In 1983, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was formed to create the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. . . .
Russian Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Russian ancestors. Today, Russian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Sarahsville, Ohio: Sarahsville was formerly the county seat of Noble County, Ohio. . . .
Savings-and-Loan Closures: In March 1985, the Home State Savings Bank of Cincinnati collapsed, setting off a series of savings-and-loan closures in Ohio and across the United States of America. . . .
Schembechler, Glenn E. "Bo": Glenn Edward Schembechler was a famous football coach at Miami University and the University of Michigan. . . .
Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus: Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus is a popular restaurant in the German Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. . . .
Sciotoville, Ohio: Once its own community in Scioto County, Ohio, Sciotoville is now part of Portsmouth, Ohio. . . .
Second Gulf War: On March 20, 2003, a coalition of countries, principally the United States and Great Britain, invaded Iraq, contending that the Iraqi government, headed by Saddam Hussein, had developed or was in the process of developing chemical weapons and weapons of mass destruction. . . .
Serbian Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Serbian ancestors. Today, Serbian Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Sho-Jo-Ji Dance Troupe: Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Sho-Jo-Ji Dance Troupe is a prominent Japanese dance troupe. . . .
Smith, Katie: Katie Smith was a star basketball player at The Ohio State University who later played for several professional teams and who helped the United States Basketball Team win gold medals in the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. . . .
Smoke Less Ohio: On November 7, 2006, Ohio voters overwhelmingly endorsed State Issue 5, which banned smoking inside of all public places in Ohio, including all restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, and work places. Almost sixty percent of Ohio voters supported the measure, while forty percent opposed it. . . .
SmokeFreeOhio: On November 7, 2006, Ohio voters overwhelmingly endorsed State Issue 5, which banned smoking inside of all public places in Ohio, including all restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, and work places. Almost sixty percent of Ohio voters supported the measure, while forty percent opposed it. . . .
Sniffy: "Sniffy," "Little No-No and Sniffy," and "Norbert" were cartoons principally drawn by Cleveland, Ohioan George Leonard Fett. . . .
Snowbirds: Snowbirds are people who live in northern portions of the United States but spend the winters in the South. . . .
Somali Community Association of Ohio: The Somali Community Association of Ohio provides assistance to Somali migrants in Central Ohio. . . .
Somerset, Ohio: Somerset, which was once known as Middletown, was formerly the county seat of Perry County, Ohio. . . .
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility Riot: On April 11, 1993, Easter Sunday, approximately 450 prisoners in Cellblock L of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, in Lucasville, Ohio, rioted. . . .
Springer, Jerry: Jerry Springer has been a journalist, elected official, and television talk show host. . . .
State of Ohio Data Theft Case: On June 15, 2007, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced that a computer storage device, which contained the personal information of thousands of state workers and citizens, had been stolen. This created a fear among thousands of Ohioans that their identities might be assumed by another person. . . .
Steubenville Stampede: The Steubenville Stampede is a professional indoor football team from Steubenville, Ohio. . . .
Strickland, Ted: Ted Strickland became the 68th Governor of Ohio in 2007. . . .
Summerfield, Ohio: Summerfield is a small community in Noble County, Ohio. . . .
T. Marzetti Company: Founded in Columbus, Ohio, the T. Marzetti Company produces specialty foods for restaurants and individuals. . . .
Taft II, Robert A.: Robert (Bob) Alphonso Taft II was Ohio's governor from 1999 to 2007. . . .
The Ohio State University Football Team-2002 National Champions: In 2002, The Ohio State University Football Team went undefeated. Over the course of the season, the team experienced numerous close games but, under the leadership of head coach Jim Tressel and quarterback Craig Krenzel, always emerged victorious. . . .
The Ohio State University's Women's Synchronized Swimming Team: The Ohio State University's Women's Synchronized Swimming Team is one of the premier teams in college synchronized swimming. Since synchronized swimming became an official National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) sport in 1977, the Buckeyes have won twenty-four championships. . . .
The Pajama Diaries: In March 2006, Lyndhurst, Ohio, resident Terri Libenson began to write and draw a cartoon strip. Called "The Pajama Diaries," the strip follows Jill Kaplan, an artist raising two children at home. . . .
The Ridges: The Ridges was formally an asylum for the mentally ill in Athens, Ohio. . . .
Timken Company: The Timken Company is an important employer in Canton, Ohio. . . .
Timken Roller Bearing and Axle Company: The Timken Company is an important employer in Canton, Ohio. . . .
Timken Roller Bearing Company: The Timken Company is an important employer in Canton, Ohio. . . .
Toledo Slayers: The Toledo Slayers was a professional soccer team from Toledo, Ohio. . . .
Toledo Spitfire: The Toledo Spitfire is a women’s professional football team from Toledo, Ohio. The squad plays in the National Women’s Football Association (NWFA). . . .
Toledo Storm: The Toledo Storm is a professional hockey team from Toledo, Ohio. . . .
Toledo Twisters: The Toledo Twisters was a professional indoor soccer team from Toledo, Ohio. . . .
Traficant Jr., James A.: James Anthony Traficant, Jr., was a prominent and controversial Ohio politician in the late twentieth century. . . .
Tremont, Ohio: Tremont, Ohio is a suburb of Cleveland. It is located to the west of downtown Cleveland. . . .
Tressel, Jim: James (Jim) Tressel is a highly successful college football coach who has won national championships while coaching Youngstown State University and The Ohio State University. . . .
Ukrainian National Aid Association of America: The Ukrainian National Aid Association of America was one of the first Ukrainian mutual-benefit societies in Ohio. . . .
Ukrainian National Association: The Ukrainian National Association was one of the first Ukrainian mutual-benefit societies in Ohio. . . .
Unger, Brian: Brian Unger is an American humorist, writer and television producer. . . .
United States' Invasion of Afghanistan: In October 2001, the United States of America and Great Britain invaded the country of Afghanistan. The invasion was in response to the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. . . .
United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio: The United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio is a group that helps coordinate the activities of all Ukrainian societies in Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding communities. . . .
Victoria's Secret: Victoria's Secret is the leading specialty retailer of lingerie, dominating the market with modern, fashion-inspired collections, celebrated supermodels, prestige fragrances and cosmetics, and world-famous runway shows. . . .
Voinovich, George V.: George Victor Voinovich is a prominent Ohio politician who has served as Ohio Governor, United States Senator, and mayor of Cleveland. . . .
Warner, Brian: Brian Warner is the birth name of musician and entertainer Marilyn Manson. . . .
Washboard Music Festival: What has been called "Ohio's Most Unique Music Festival," the Washboard Music Festival, occurs annually in Logan, Ohio. This event has taken place every June on Father's Day weekend since 2000. . . .
Washington Cowboys: The Washington Cowboys was a semi-professional football team from Washington Court House, Ohio. . . .
West Jefferson, Ohio: West Jefferson, formerly known as Jefferson, is a community in Madison County, Ohio. . . .
West Liberty, Ohio: West Liberty is a small community in Logan County, Ohio. . . .
Westminster, Ohio: Plain City, which was formerly known as Westminster and Pleasant Valley, is a community in northern Madison County, Ohio. . . .
Wexner Center for the Arts: In November 1989, the Wexner Center for the Arts opened at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The Wexner Center for the Arts is an art gallery, which emphasizes contemporary and performing art. . . .
William H. Zimmer Power Station: The William H. Zimmer Power Station was to be a nuclear power plant located near Moscow, Ohio, roughly thirty miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company, the Dayton Power & Light Company, and the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company jointly own the plant. . . .
William Lafferty Memorial Funeral and Carriage Collection: The William Lafferty Memorial Funeral and Carriage Collection is a museum focused on the funeral profession. Established in 1994, the museum is located in West Union, Ohio. . . .
Williamsburg, Ohio (Noble County): Williamsburg, now known as Batesville, is a small community in Noble County, Ohio. . . .
Willoughby, Ohio: Willoughby is a community in Lake County, Ohio. During its history, the town has also been called Charlton, Chagrin, and Chagrin Mills. . . .
Wilson, Blaine: Ohioan, Blaine Wilson is a prominent male gymnast who helped the American gymnastic team win a silver medal in the 2004 Olympics. . . .
Withrow, Mary Ellen: In 1994, President Bill Clinton nominated Mary Ellen Withrow as United States Treasurer. The United States Senate confirmed her unanimously, making Withrow the first person to become U.S. Treasurer who also had served in a similar capacity at both the local and state levels. . . .
Women Watch: Women Watch is an event hosted by the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland each March at the Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio. The purpose of the event is to honor women and children harmed or killed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, during the previous year. . . .
Youngstown Pride: The Youngstown Pride was a professional basketball team in Youngstown, Ohio. . . .
Yugoslavian Ohioans: Numerous Ohioans are descended from Yugoslavian ancestors. Today, Yugoslav Ohioans continue to enhance Ohio's cultural and social landscape. . . .
Zanesfield, Ohio: Zanesfield is a small community in Logan County, Ohio. . . .
Zarja Singing Society: The Zarja Singing Society is the oldest Slovenian singing group located outside of Europe. . . .