Cleveland, OH
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, OH
Woman killed, several children injured in Ohio Turnpike crash in Lorain County
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 28-year-old woman is dead, and three children are hospitalized following a one-car rollover accident in Elyria Township in the eastbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike.
The crash happened around 11:54 a.m. at milepost 146.3.
During the investigation of the crash OSHP learned that the crash happened when the Toyota RAV4, driven by Najalee N. Rivera, drove off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail, and overturned.
The vehicle was also occupied by three children. A 7-year-old boy, a 8-year-old girl, and 4-year-old girl all from Lorain, they all suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported by LifeCare Ambulance to University Elyria Hospital.
Rivera was not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash, according to OSHP.
Two of the lanes were reopened about 4:15 p.m., according to a social media post from the Ohio Turnpike.
Check back with 19 News for the latest on this story.
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LOOK: Remembering the Cavs championship win, victory parade 10 years later
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Ten years ago, Cleveland experienced one of the most unforgettable moments in the city’s history.
The Cavaliers became the first-ever team to overcome a 3-1 deficit to win a championship. By winning the 2016 NBA Finals, they also ended a 52-year championship drought for Cleveland.
Mr. Cavalier, Austin Carr, said he still relishes that moment 10 years later.
“The odds we overcame to win that championship,” he said. “Not only did we have to win three straight games, but we also had to have the right things happen at the right moment in order to win it. And that just tells me how difficult it is … with ‘The Shot’, ‘The Block’, and the defensive move. All those. It was just meant to be.”
The victory over the Golden State Warriors catapulted LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, J.R. Smith and the rest of the crew into essential Northeast Ohio sainthood.
When Akron’s own James screamed the now-famous phrase, “Cleveland, this is for you!” following the game, a whole legion of Cleveland fans around the country wept and cheered along with him.

When Smith refused to put a shirt on for what seemed like a whole summer in honor of the win, it felt right and proper.
Whenever the long-since traded Irving comes back to town, he’s remembered for his important 3-pointer at the end of Game 7 and not the way he left the team.
And the city made history again just a few days later, when more than 1.3 million people flooded downtown Cleveland for the championship parade. According to the Cavs, it remains the largest NBA championship parade ever.
The current Cavaliers (now in their Donovan Mitchell era) haven’t been back to the NBA Finals. They reached the conference finals this past spring for the first time since 2018. But a finals appearance has still eluded the wine and gold.
Cleveland, OH
Violent crime crackdown leads to 11 felony arrests and gets eight guns off Cleveland’s streets
CLEVELAND, OH — Cleveland police and Gov. Mike DeWine’s office touted the results of a violent crime reduction operation that led to 11 arrests and took eight illegally possessed guns off the city’s streets Wednesday.
“We got bad people off the street, and we’ll continue to get bad people off the street,” said Cleveland Police Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz.
The operation was a collaboration between police, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s deputies, U.S. Marshals Service and the Ohio Investigative Unit.
Diaz said it focused on both traffic enforcement and executing search warrants and arrest warrants targeting suspected criminals identified through ongoing investigations.
“[We] use intelligence-led policing to really saturate specific areas where we believe there’s an influx of crime, violent crime in particular,” said Diaz.
The numbers were music to the ears of Councilman Mike Polensek.
“We want this presence,” said Polensek, who chairs the council’s Safety Committee. “We want this presence in our neighborhoods. You’ve got to lay the law down. Our residents want this to take place.”
Polensek previously called on Mayor Justin Bibb to ask for help from the state and county to address what he called ridiculous levels of violence in the city.
Polensek cited numbers showing Cleveland police have lost hundreds of officers over the last two decades.
‘If we’re going to reclaim our streets, that’s what it’s going to be, all hands on deck,” said Polensek.
Diaz said more of the special details are already planned, but he would not reveal specific details.
He did offer this warning to the criminals terrorizing the city.
“If there are any bad actors that watch Channel 5, we want this message to get out,” said Diaz, “that we didn’t get you this time, we’re going to get you next time.”
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