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Alice Hook: The Immeasurable Impact of a Teacher

In life, certain individuals leave indelible marks on our souls, shaping our paths in ways we only fully appreciate in hindsight. Alice Hook was one such person in my life. My journey with Alice began at...

Post Date: April 30, 2024

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Ohio Astronauts - Bill Hinsch, the artist that painted the astronauts

One Small Step for Documentaries, One Giant Leap for Ohio

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Ohio: Cradle of Astronauts Watch the pain, trials, and glory of space history unfold through the lens of Bill Hinsch, a renowned artist known for his painted tribute to capturing the remarkable stories of Ohio’s mostnotable...

Post Date: March 30, 2024

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History Behind the Strokes: The Artist and the Astronauts

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In the quaint village of Hicksville, Ohio, Bill Hinsch’s interest in space missions was piqued. So was his artistic journey that would someday launch his artwork to heights he never would have imagined. He remembers doodling...

Post Date: March 30, 2024

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Discovering Ohio’s Cosmic Legacy: Unveiling the Enigmatic “John Herschel Glenn”

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John Herschel Glenn Jr., born on July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio, was a man repeatedly at history’s crossroads. He first soared into the skies at age 8, a moment that ignited a lifelong passion for...

Post Date: February 19, 2024

NASA Joins Ohioans in Space Painting Reveal

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Representatives from NASA Headquarters and NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland participated in the unveiling of the ”Ohioans in Space” painting at a large gala at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Jan. 24. The portrait, which depicts...

Post Date: February 14, 2024

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Lisa Lucas Nicely is the esteemed author of “OHIO: Cradle of Astronauts

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Lisa Lucas Nicely is the esteemed author of “OHIO: Cradle of Astronauts How 26 Buckeyes Blazed a Trail for Life OFF Earth,” a riveting book that delves into the extraordinary lives of the Ohio-born astronauts who...

Post Date: January 30, 2024