Strickland to Get Fairgrounds Honor | Cincinnati News

Governor Mike DeWine is championing a historic nod to former Gov. Ted Strickland, pushing to rename a newly renovated mercantile building at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in his honor — part of a $460 million modernization push. Strickland, the last Democratic governor of Ohio, has a rich backstory: the first in his family to attend college, a PhD in psychology, and even an ordained minister before entering politics. Though he faced early electoral setbacks, he eventually served multiple terms in Congress and one as governor. DeWine emphasized this tribute is about honoring Strickland’s legacy, not his own. The move continues Ohio’s tradition of honoring past governors — from Taft Coliseum to Kasich Hall — linking the state’s political past with its evolving future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36c2741c19c8b79b