If you haven't paid careful attention to flagpoles in the state, Ohio's banner is not your typical rectangle. Here's why.

Gov. Mike DeWine ordered some of Ohio's U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff on July 19 to honor former state representative Jack Cera.

Here's what to know. Ohio flag history The Ohio state flag, officially known as the Ohio burgee, was designed by John Eisenmann in 1901 and adopted in 1902, according to the state of Ohio.

Gov. Mike DeWine ordered some of Ohio's U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday to honor slain Morrow County Sheriff's Office deputy Daniel Sherrer.