Rural Archives – The Buckeye Flame

First-time Prides in Ohio saw their hometowns in a new kaleidoscope of colors this year

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 31, 2026

‘We opened up a safe space for at least one person to attend.’

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 29, 2026

Around 40 people attended a rally to protest against the billboards attacking nontraditional parents

By Ken Schneck ● Pride ● July 25, 2026

“I want people walking away from Pride today feeling seen, heard and loved.”

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 23, 2026

‘These billboards don’t just attack LGBTQ+ families, they erase every Ohio kid whose home doesn’t fit a narrow, manufactured mold.’

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 21, 2026

Honesty for Mahoning Valley Education wants to activate communities to help stop ‘efforts to dismantle public education’

By Ben Jodway ● Community ● July 13, 2026

Rae’s Safe Haven in Mahoning County “hit the ground running” and will host a name-change clinic in July

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 9, 2026

An LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance could be hot on the resolution’s heels

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● July 1, 2026

When asked about his LGBTQ+ platform, Jones said he’s ‘running for everyone’

By Ben Jodway ● Pride ● June 26, 2026

LGBTQ+ residents of Troy want a ‘place we could go’

By Ben Jodway ● Community ● June 18, 2026

‘This will feel like a win for our ability to better serve them’