Queer Joy Archives – Page 3 of 9

How Ohio’s viral lesbian cheesemonger is changing the industry one wheel at a time

By H.L. Comeriato ● Queer Joy ● August 15, 2025

‘I just love introducing people to that one cheese that ends up being their gateway cheese into this world.’

By Ben Jodway ● Queer Joy ● August 13, 2025

Mark Fleischer began beekeeping in 2020, and he is proud to represent the LG-bee-TQ+ community at local events.

By Ben Jodway ● Families ● July 29, 2025

An Ohio husband and pastor came out as gay to his straight wife. Today, they are together and stronger in their rainbow family.

By Caitlin McNally ● Youth ● July 22, 2025

John Colacarro’s work aims to comfort individuals discovering their LGBTQ+ identities.

By Caitlin McNally ● Community ● July 21, 2025

‘Heroes Within’ conceptualizes kids and young adults’ heroic alter egos in posters and stories.

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● July 20, 2025

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ community members and allies participated in the Sandusky County celebration, 35 miles southeast of Toledo.

By Caitlin McNally ● Rural ● July 16, 2025

Owners Beth Lomske and Kyla Werlin have been farming and fostering community since 2016.

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● July 14, 2025

We spoke with Lauper about her path to advocacy, how she remains hopeful and even some “Time After Time” karaoke tips.

By Ben Jodway ● Community ● July 11, 2025

Applications for appointment could open as early as fall, with the commission starting by year’s end.

By Caitlin McNally ● Culture ● July 9, 2025

The festival will host over 150 local, national and international performances across 16 stages.