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8 Stellar Stops for Space Enthusiasts in Ohio
Ohio’s rich legacy in air and space exploration beckons adventurers and dreamers alike. From historic sites that honor legendary astronauts to cutting-edge centers of innovation, here’s a guide to 10 must-visit destinations for space enthusiasts, complete with essential details to plan your visit.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton
Begin your exploration at the world’s largest military aviation museum, which also delves into the vast reaches of space exploration. The Space Gallery is a highlight, featuring exhibits like the space shuttle, Mercury and Gemini capsules, and the Apollo 15 Command Module.
Address: 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45431
Website: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Wapakoneta
This museum in Neil Armstrong’s hometown offers an intimate glimpse into the life of the first man on the Moon, showcasing artifacts from his space missions and personal life.
Address: 500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Website: Armstrong Air & Space Museum
John Glenn Astronomy Park, Logan
Named after the first American to orbit Earth, this park offers awe-inspiring views of the night sky through its open-air observatory and powerful telescopes. They’ve got regular programming and you couldn’t ask for a more scenic destination for a weekend under the stars.
Address: 20531 OH-664, Logan, OH 43138
Website: John Glenn Astronomy Park
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland
This NASA facility is a hub for aerospace research and development. NASA Glenn’s public tours are free and open to the public and they typically run on select Saturdays from April to November. You’ll need to register in advance, but once there, you’ll be able to walk-through one of Glenn’s unique facilities used to support Artemis and next generation aircraft, and hear directly from NASA researchers and engineers working in the facility.
Address: 21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135
Website: NASA Glenn Research
Observatory Park and Nassau Astronomical Station,
This 1,100-acre park encourages visitors to explore nature from the ground to the galaxies. There are plenty of hiking trails, which means you can find the perfect spot for a little stargazing at this incredible dark-sky spot. Near the park, visitors will find the Nassau Astronomical Station, where they can see the 36” Warner & Swasey telescope, which is one of the largest public viewing scopes in the state of Ohio.
Address: 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45431
Website: Observatory Park
Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
This museum makes science engaging with its NASA Glenn Visitor Center, featuring space-themed exhibits and activities. From the Apollo Command Module to exhibits that showcase exactly how astronauts live aboard the International Space Station, the Great Lakes Science Center is a must-visit for anyone that considers themselves a space enthusiast.
Address: 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Website: Great Lakes Science Center
COSI, Columbus
COSI’s “Space” exhibit and planetarium shows offer an educational and entertaining look at the universe and space travel. You can enjoy a larger-than-life experience when you take your seat in the planetarium.
Address: 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: COSI
Perkins Observatory, Delaware
Perkins Observatory is an educational and research center offering public programs that bring the wonders of the universe closer to home. It’s located just north of Columbus at Ohio Weslyan University in Delaware and the observatory hosts public events at least once per week.
Address: 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015
Website: Perkins Observatory
Each destination offers a unique perspective on the past, present, and future of space exploration, grounded in Ohio’s rich history as a leader in aviation and space. Whether you’re touching a moon rock, peering through a powerful telescope, or standing in awe of the spacecraft that carried humans to new frontiers, these sites promise an unforgettable journey through the cosmos.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cuyahoga County grand jury returned an indictment charging the 28-year-old Cleveland mother accused of killing her two young daughters and burying them in suitcases in a field.
Aliyah Henderson is charged with aggravated murder in the deaths of her daughters — Amor Wilson, 10, and Mila Chatman, 8, who were half-sisters.
On Friday, Henderson was indicted on the following charges:
- Six counts of aggravated murder
- Four counts of murder
- Six counts of kidnapping
- Four counts of felonious assault
- Three counts of child endangering
- One count of tampering with evidence
- Two counts of gross abuse of a corpse
Henderson has no prior record and no history of violence.
Read the full indictment below:
She will be arraigned at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center at a later date.
At a previous court date, the public defender’s office asked the judge to represent Henderson in the criminal case, citing an existing relationship established through a separate custody matter involving Henderson’s third child. The state objected.
Private attorney Kevin Spellacy will now represent Henderson in the criminal case. The public defender’s office will continue to represent her in the custody case involving the surviving child.
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The bodies of Amor and Mila were found the evening of March 2 in partially buried suitcases near E. 162nd Street and Midland Avenue in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood.
A good Samaritan walking his dog discovered the suitcases after snow had kept him from the area for some time. His dog detected the scent, and he immediately called 911. Officers found a second body nearby when they arrived.
Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd said the victims had been there for some time.
“These were two young lives with their entire futures ahead of them,” said Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd. “Our detectives worked tirelessly and with great care to identify those responsible. Investigations of this nature require patience, precision, and discretion. Unlike what is often portrayed on television, every detail cannot be shared publicly. Certain information must remain confidential to protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure justice for these victims. That careful and methodical work allowed our detectives to develop the evidence needed to make quick identification of a person of interest, ultimately resulting in an arrest.”
Henderson was arrested on March 4 at a home on E. 162nd Street after officers executed a search warrant.
A 6-year-old child found inside the home appeared to be in good health and is now in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services.
At this time, she is being held in jail.
A memorial near where the girls were found has continued to grow with teddy bears, flowers and balloons.
Funeral services for Mila Chatman and Amor Wilson will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Mount Sinai Friendship United, located at 7510 Woodland Avenue in Cleveland.
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If you’ve followed NCAA wrestling long enough, you know the Division I National Championships are must-see TV.
Storylines write themselves, especially when it comes to the finals.
With that in mind, here are three you shouldn’t miss on March 21.
133 pounds: Jax Forrest (Oklahoma State) vs. Ben Davino (Ohio State)
Davino has become the fan favorite of the tournament after winning the rubber match against world champion Marcus Blaze in the semifinals. Like the first two matches between the Penn State sensation and Davino, it went into ultimate tiebreaker. Like the Big Ten Tournament, Davino once again did just enough to win.
Forrest has been the talk of the tournament and lived up to his No. 1 seed despite being a high school senior at Bishop McCort, Pa., in December. Like Blaze, he’s a world champion and was the best pound-for-pound wrestler in the country before coming to Oklahoma State.
141 pounds: Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) vs. Sergio Vega (Oklahoma State)
This one isn’t the lock it sounds like as Mendez goes for his third consecutive title. Vega knows how to shrink the mat and hasn’t given up a takedown all season.
Like Vega, Mendez doesn’t give up many points. Mendez and Lehigh’s Luke Stanich went to overtime before the Buckeye scored a takedown. Vega vs. Brock Hardy (Nebraska) was 5-3. Expect the national champion to give Mendez a great match.
184 pounds: Rocco Welsh (Penn State) vs. Max McEnelly (Minnesota)
Welsh and McEnelly met in the Big Ten Tournament, where Welsh pulled out a 2-1 win in the semifinals. The Minnesota standout almost beat five-time NCAA champion Carter Starocci in the Big Ten last season, so he’s been known to be a gamer. The All-American won a U20 World title last summer and a U.S. Open title.
Welsh was a national runner-up for the Buckeyes last season before making the move to Happy Valley. The two-time Pennsylvania state and Ironman champ is the No. 1 seed coming in.
As we said, the storylines here write themselves.
Brad Bournival can be reached by email at bbournival@usatodayco.com and is on X at @bbournival.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police, the United States Marshals Service, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested 33 people in the Northeast, Ohio area, Thursday as part of “Operation Smoke and Mirrors.”
The arrests came after an investigation that started in the fall of 2025 by the Cartel, Gang, Narcotics, and Laundering Task Force, Cleveland Police’s Second District Vice Unit, and the Ohio High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) initiative, which focused on the distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood.
The operation netted 252 grams of cocaine, 250 grams of fentanyl, 250 grams of methamphetamine, 50 grams of MDMA(ecstasy), and multiple guns.
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office was able to indict 40 people as a result of the investigation.
“Operation Smoke & Mirrors underscores the power of collaboration and intelligence-driven policing in dismantling dangerous criminal networks across our region,” said Mayor Justin M. Bibb. “I commend the dedicated members of the Cleveland Division of Police, along with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, for their exceptional work in bringing these individuals to justice and protecting our residents from violent offenders who threaten the stability of our communities.”
“This operation reflects our Division’s ongoing commitment to working diligently and collaboratively to address serious threats to our community,” said Chief Dorothy Todd. “We are grateful for the coordinated efforts of the Cleveland Division of Police and our law enforcement partners in identifying and investigating criminal activity. Together, we remain dedicated to ensuring accountability and maintaining the safety of those we serve.”
The 33 people were arrested in several cities throughout Northeast Ohio, including Cleveland, Bedford Heights, Euclid, Maple Heights, and Dayton.
The investigation remains ongoing, and more arrests are possible, according to a press release from the Cleveland Division of Police.
Check back with 19 News for the latest on this story.
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