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

Whether honoring veterans or celebrating the unofficial start to summer, here are events happening in central Ohio on Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day programs organized by differing veterans organizations, funeral homes and service groups will be held Memorial Day Weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. * In a change from previous years, Sunset Memorial Gardens will not be holding a Memorial Day program this year on the Saturday before the holiday,

From Friday through Monday night, OSP troopers will be conducting "high-visibility enforcement” across the state.

Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26, 2025, and many central Ohio stores and restaurants will be open with modified hours or be closed, while mail and packages will not be delivered,

Ohio road construction could also slow down your Memorial Day weekend drive. Here's what to know. Most people will drive over Memorial Day weekend, with 39.4 million people projected to travel by car, about one million more travelers compared to 2024. This could lead to experiencing heavy traffic and delays when on the road.

In a solemn Statehouse tribute, Ohio leaders honor fallen service members, reminding citizens of Memorial Day’s true meaning beyond picnics and gatherings.

Multiple Memorial Day parades and services are scheduled throughout Wayne County. The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery will hold a flag placement Saturday and a service Sunday. Location: Parade begins at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and proceeds to Wooster Cemetery.