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05/27/2026

A Moment Ohio - Conkle’s Hollow

05/26/2026

Is that… a blizzard in late May?! ❄️ If your Ohio neighborhood is currently covered in a blanket of white fluff, don’t panic… it’s just the annual “spring snow” courtesy of the Eastern Cottonwood tree! A single mature tree can release 40 million seeds, creating a surreal winter wonderland across the Buckeye State. While it looks like a major allergy trigger, this fluffy seed parachute isn’t actually what’s making you sneeze (you can thank hidden tree pollen for that). Keep an eye on your AC units though, because this prolific Midwest native loves to clog up HVAC filters faster than a winter snowdrift! 🌳💨

🎥 ROAD TRIP! 🚗Last month, we drove 3 hours from Columbus all the way to Carroll County, Ohio for a special session of t...
05/13/2026

🎥 ROAD TRIP! 🚗

Last month, we drove 3 hours from Columbus all the way to Carroll County, Ohio for a special session of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Off-Site Court is a traveling civic education program for high schoolers that gives students an up-close look at our state’s judicial system. This was the 86th session of Off-site Court, and our job was to livestream and record it.

Claire operated the robotic cameras, Eric was in charge of audio, and Sarah filmed b-roll. Finally, Anne directed and put it all together. After the session, we packed everything up and headed back to the Statehouse, but not before stopping for tacos on the way home! 🌮

Watch our coverage at ohiochannel.org

05/06/2026

𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 is on view at until July 10, 2026 🖼️ Co-Curated by Jordan Buschur and Natalie Lanese of Co-Worker Gallery
�📍 Riffe Gallery Admission is always free and open to the public. The High Street entrance is open during gallery business hours from noon-5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, and is wheelchair-accessible.

This exhibition features contemporary works of art by 14 artists.

𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 is a single group exhibition made up of a series of seven smaller, two-person exhibitions - each pairing artists with aligned material investigations and likeminded conceptual interests.

Featured Artists:
Joan Clare Brown, Abby Cipar, Nicole Condon-Shih, Dragana Crnjak, Dana Lynn Harper, Jen P. Harris, Erika b Hess, Hannah Parrett, Natalie Petrosky, Josie Love Roebuck, Sarah Thomas, Laura Truitt, Melissa Vogley Woods, and akeylah wellington

🎥 Vivien McClain and Charles Hairston

04/30/2026

Fun facts about Ohio Buckeyes (Aesculus glabra) 🌳

Because it starts so early, it’s also usually the first to lose its leaves. By late August or September, they often turn a pumpkin-orange or yellow and drop.

Since the 1800s, carrying a buckeye nut in your pocket has been considered a sign of good luck.

While they look like chestnuts, do not eat them! Every part of the Ohio Buckeye from the bark to the nut contains aesculin, a toxin that is poisonous to humans and most livestock if ingested.

The tree earned its name because the glossy brown nut with its light-colored tan patch looks exactly like the large, wide-eyed gaze of a male deer, or a buck’s eye.

Granville T. Woods was born on April 23, 1856, in Columbus, Ohio. A self-taught mechanical and electrical engineer, he d...
04/23/2026

Granville T. Woods was born on April 23, 1856, in Columbus, Ohio. A self-taught mechanical and electrical engineer, he dedicated his life to developing innovations that revolutionized the safety and efficiency of the transportation industry.

While he spent much of his career in Cincinnati, his influence reached far beyond the borders of Ohio. Holding more 60 patents, Woods was a master of electrical systems. Some of his most impactful creations include:

The Induction Telegraph (1887): His most famous invention allowed moving trains to communicate with each other and with stations via magnetic induction. This “multiplex telegraph” was a massive leap forward in rail safety, helping to prevent countless collisions.

The Synchronous Multiplex Railway Telegraph: This system allowed for the dispatching of messages to and from moving trains, a feat previously thought impossible.

The Overhead Conducting System: Woods developed the “trolley” system, which enabled streetcars to draw power from overhead wires - a design that laid the groundwork for modern light rail and electric bus systems.

The Steam Boiler Furnace (1884): His first patent, which focused on improving the efficiency of steam-driven engines.

The “Dead Man’s Handle”: He contributed to the development of an improved air brake system and a safety device that automatically slows a train if the operator becomes incapacitated.

Woods was a fierce defender of his intellectual property. From his early days in Columbus to his prolific years in Cincinnati, Granville T. Woods remains one of the most significant figures in the history of American engineering.

04/07/2026

Celebrating Masters Week the Ohio way: With a tribute to ⛳️

03/31/2026

For 30 years, our team has covered our great state of Ohio. We started in 1996 mailing VHS tapes to a few stations willing to carry us, to delivering, thanks to public media, full access to government, history, and culture for every Ohioan, free and 24/7.

03/30/2026

Born on March 29, 1867, in the small town of Gilmore, Ohio, Denton True “Cy” Young grew up to become the most enduring force in the history of baseball. Happy baseball season ⚾️

03/25/2026

The centerpiece at the Heart of it All. 🏛️❤️⭕ Comment how many tiles you think the Rotunda floor has!

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