A new LGBTQ+ organization forms in rural Ohio town known as the setting of ‘Glee’ By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● November 4, 2025 Lima was the setting for hit TV series and GLAAD award-winner “Glee” and is now the home of Lima Pride Alliance
Lesbian-owned Dog Town Farm breeds mini cows in Ohio for moo-ving animal-assisted therapy By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● October 20, 2025 Dog Town Farm is possibly the only farm that specializes in breeding miniature zebus for therapy farms
A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio By Avery Plummer ● Rural ● October 3, 2025 ‘We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.’
‘We really needed this in Waverly’: Ohio teen starts LGBTQ+ organization in a tiny rural village By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● September 9, 2025 19-year-old Reece Johnson started Haven 740 last June to create a “safe, welcoming space” in Waverly.
ACLU of Ohio calls out Dublin school district for restricting student’s pro-trans ‘teach-in’ By Ben Jodway ● Education ● September 3, 2025 Dublin City Schools allegedly restricted a high school student’s freedom of expression because of her pro-trans views.
Anti-yoga Ohio pastors send letter to Kroger CEO decrying LGBTQ+ support By Ben Jodway ● Faith ● August 18, 2025 No downward dog in schools, and no ‘woke’ groceries.
Out LGBTQ+ council member runs for re-election in Toledo suburb By Ben Jodway ● Politics ● August 14, 2025 Brenna Reynolds wants Rossford’s LGBTQ+ community to be more visible
LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay officially shuts down as a statewide org steps in By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● August 5, 2025 “While Spectrum will no longer be operating, our love for this community remains unwavering.”
Rural Ohio LGBTQ+ community comes together to celebrate Fremont Pride [GALLERY] 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.
Lesbian-owned Oxbow Orchard is a go-to for ewe-nique organic farm products and arts events in Ohio By Caitlin McNally ● Rural ● July 16, 2025 Owners Beth Lomske and Kyla Werlin have been farming and fostering community since 2016.