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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Why are flags in Ohio flying at half-staff? American flag lowered most of May. Here's why
On Tuesday, May 27, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered flags be flown at half-staff to honor slain Morrow County Sheriff's Office deputy Daniel Sherrer. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of Sherrer's funeral, which had not been announced as of May 27. The deputy, 31, died in a Memorial Day shooting while responding to what officials are calling a "domestic violence situation." If it seems like flags in Ohio have been flying at half-staff a lot lately, well — they have been. Through 27 days of May, flags have been lowered for at least 20 of them. And that number will grow with DeWine's latest order. Here are all the times DeWine has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in May. DeWine has ordered flags lowered six times so far in May 2025: Honoring Daniel Sherrer: DeWine ordered flags lowered from May 27 through the dates of his funeral. Recognizing Memorial Day: DeWine ordered flags to fly at half-staff from 12:01 a.m. through Noon on May 26. Honoring Symeon Williams: DeWine ordered flags lowered from May 17 through the May 29 funeral of Symeon Willams, a Cleveland fire cadet who died during training. Recognizing Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week: DeWine ordered flags to fly at half-staff on May 15. Honoring Larry Henderson: DeWine ordered flags lowered from May 4 to the May 9 funeral of Larry Henderson, the Hamilton County sheriff's deputy killed while directing traffic on May 2. Recognizing the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service: DeWine ordered flags to fly at half-staff on May 4 for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The American flag flies at half-staff when the country or a state is in mourning, according to Flags can be ordered to fly at half-staff by the president, a state governor or the mayor of the District of Columbia. In most cases, flying the flag at half-staff marks a significant death, such as a government official or military member; a national tragedy or a national day of remembrance, such as Patriot Day or Memorial Day. Half-staff refers to flags on land. Flags are flown at half-mast on nautical vessels, such as a naval ship. But the purpose is the same for both. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: American flag flies half-staff for most of May in Ohio. Here's why
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why are flags at half staff in Ohio on Monday?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine ordered flags to be at half staff on Monday for Memorial Day. The governor ordered flags of the U.S. and the state of Ohio to be lowered from 12:01 a.m. until noon on Monday. The order applies to flags on all public buildings and grounds across Ohio. Earlier this month, DeWine also ordered flags at half staff on May 15 for peace officer memorial day and on May 4 for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Why are flags at half-staff in Ohio Thursday?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is ordering all flags across the Buckeye state to be placed at half-staff. Driver allegedly traveled at 100+ mph on I-70 From sunrise to sunset on May 15, flags on public grounds must be flown at half-staff. DeWine's order said the move is to recognize Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week. Flags were recently ordered to be lowered on May 4 in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Flags at half-staff for fallen Hamilton County deputy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — U.S. and Ohio flags will be flown at half-staff in Columbus and Hamilton County in memory of a Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty late last week. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued the order Sunday, stating the flags on all public buildings and grounds in Hamilton County, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower will remain at half-staff following Sunday's National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. DeWine issued the order in memory of Deputy Larry Henderson, who was struck and killed Friday, allegedly driven by the father of a teenager shot and killed by Cincinnati police the day before. Daughter graduates with father at Ohio State spring commencement In a social media post Sunday, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office identified Henderson as the victim in Friday's crash for the first time, saying he was a 33-year veteran of the department. 'In Deputy Henderson's early tenure as a Sheriff's Deputy, I recognized his talent for teaching and presentation,' Henderson County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said in the post. 'Larry began his journey as a Sheriff's Office trainer early in his career. He developed an expertise and became an excellent trainer. Subsequently, he trained divisions of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office that included hundreds of deputy sheriffs. His ability to relate to and touch officers' lives was extraordinary. We will continue to honor Larry's life of service.' Flags will remain at half staff until the day of Henderson's funeral. All public buildings and grounds across Ohio may fly the flags at half-staff at their discretion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
No injuries in fire at multi-family home on Pliny St. in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — No injuries were reported during a two-alarm fire to an occupied, three-story, multi-family home at 41-43 Pliny Street in Clay Arsenal neighborhood of Hartford on Friday night. A spokesperson for the Hartford Fire Department said that when firefighters arrived on the scene, they encountered a working, heavy fire in the rear porches, which were exposed to neighboring buildings. Lamont directs flags half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service A second alarm was requested and multiple crews worked to extinguish the fire, which they eventually did, the spokesperson said. All searches were negative and no injuries were reported by civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Special Services Unit is working with the American Red Cross to assist any families who are displaced. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
