Ohio Newspapers

Browse 171 newspapers from Ohio, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Historically divided among several distinct metropolitan centers, this Midwestern newspaper market features major dailies anchoring specific regional hubs rather than a single statewide publication. Advance Publications operates the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the region's largest daily by circulation. Further south, Gannett owns two major metropolitan outlets: the Columbus Dispatch and the Cincinnati Enquirer. In the northwest, the Toledo Blade remains independently owned by Block Communications, maintaining a locally rooted editorial presence since 1835. The Call and Post stands out as a historically significant African-American weekly circulating primarily within these urban centers. Paperboy indexes 171 Ohio newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Ada Herald

Ada, Ohio

The Ada Herald is a weekly newspaper serving Ada and Hardin County, Ohio. It provides local news, high school sports coverage, and community events. Owned by AIM Media Midwest, it has been a staple of the community since its founding in 1885, maintaining a local presence.

Advertiser Tribune

Tiffin, Ohio

The Advertiser-Tribune is a daily newspaper serving Tiffin, Ohio, and surrounding Seneca County. Established in the mid-19th century, the publication provides comprehensive local news coverage, sports, and community events. It is currently owned by Ogden Newspapers and maintains an active digital presence alongside its print editions.

Akron Beacon Journal

Akron, Ohio

The Akron Beacon Journal is a daily newspaper based in Akron, Ohio. Founded in 1839, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, sports, and business for the Greater Akron area. The publication is a primary source for community information and regional investigative reporting in Northeast Ohio.

Akron Leader

Akron, Ohio

Serving the Greater Akron area since 1891, this long-standing publication provides hyper-local news coverage, community features, and public notices to residents of Summit County. It remains a primary source for civic reporting and regional affairs, maintaining a dedicated focus on the neighborhoods and municipalities that constitute the heart of the Akron metropolitan region.

Alliance Review

Alliance, Ohio

Serving the community of Alliance, Ohio, since 1888, this publication provides local news coverage, sports reporting, and regional updates to residents of Stark County. It remains a central source of information for the area, balancing traditional print reporting with an active digital presence to connect with its historical readership.

Archbold Buckeye

Archbold, Ohio

Established in 1905, the Archbold Buckeye is a weekly newspaper serving Archbold and surrounding areas in Northwest Ohio. Family-owned and operated for over a century, it provides dedicated coverage of local government, high school sports, community events, and historical features for residents of Fulton County.

Ashland Times Gazette

Ashland, Ohio

Serving the residents of Ashland County, Ohio, this publication provides local news coverage, community updates, and sports reporting to a regional audience. With roots tracing back to the 19th century, it remains a primary source of journalistic record for the local community and surrounding areas.

Ashtabula Star Beacon

Ashtabula, Ohio

Serving as the primary source of news for Ashtabula County, this long-standing publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. Its daily reporting connects the residents of Northeastern Ohio by highlighting the issues and milestones that define life in this lakeside community.

Athens Messenger

Athens, Ohio

Serving as the primary source of local news for Athens County, Ohio, since 1902, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional government, community events, and Ohio University athletics. It remains a vital touchstone for the area, acting as a historical record and a daily information hub for residents and university stakeholders alike.

Athens News

Athens, Ohio

Serving the Hocking Valley region of southeastern Ohio, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. It is recognized for its deep integration into the Athens community and its long-standing role as the primary source of independent journalism for both local residents and the student population of Ohio University.

Aurora Advocate

Aurora, Ohio

The Record-Courier is a daily newspaper serving Portage County, Ohio, including the communities of Kent, Ravenna, and Aurora. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, high school sports reporting, and community updates, acting as the primary news source for the region following the consolidation of several local titles.

Barberton Herald

Barberton, Ohio

Serving the community of Barberton, Ohio, since 1894, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news, sports coverage, and information on regional events. It is notable for its long-standing dedication to preserving the city's heritage and offering a dedicated platform for local government, school, and community interest stories.

Beavercreek News Current

Beavercreek, Ohio

The Beavercreek News Current is a weekly community newspaper serving Beavercreek and surrounding areas in Greene County, Ohio. It provides local news, sports coverage, and community events. Owned by AIM Media Midwest, it serves as a primary source of local information for the Dayton-area suburb.

Bellefontaine Examiner

Bellefontaine, Ohio

Serving as the primary source of local news for Logan County, this publication has provided continuous community coverage since its founding in 1891. It maintains a dedicated editorial focus on regional events, government affairs, and local sports, acting as a central record for the residents of Bellefontaine and the surrounding area.

BG News

Bowling Green, Ohio

The BG News is the independent student-run newspaper of Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Established in 1920, it provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, sports, and local events. The publication serves as a training ground for journalists while keeping the university community informed and engaged.

Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune

Bowling Green, Ohio

The Sentinel-Tribune is a daily newspaper based in Bowling Green, Ohio, serving Wood County since the late 19th century. Owned by Adams Publishing Group, it provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community announcements, maintaining a significant presence as a primary information source for the region.

Brunswick Sun

Cleveland, Ohio

Serving the residents of Medina County, this community-focused publication provides hyper-local news, school district updates, and neighborhood events across the Brunswick area. It functions as a key component of the broader Northeast Ohio media landscape, connecting suburban readers to vital information about their local government and civic life.

Bryan Times

Bryan, Ohio

Serving the residents of Williams County, Ohio, this community publication provides essential coverage of local news, high school sports, and regional events. Established in the late 19th century, it remains a primary source of information for the Bryan area, emphasizing hyper-local reporting that connects the community to its immediate surroundings.

Bucyrus Telegraph Forum

Bucyrus, Ohio

Serving as the primary source of local news for Crawford County, Ohio, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional events, sports, and community affairs. With roots dating back to the 19th century, it operates as a key member of the USA TODAY Network to connect local residents with both hyper-local reporting and broader national headlines.

Business News of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio

The Dayton Business Journal provides comprehensive coverage of local commercial activity, economic trends, and industrial developments in the Dayton metropolitan area. It offers digital daily updates, weekly print editions, and specialized industry reporting, serving as a vital resource for professionals and business leaders across Ohio.

Canton Repository

Canton, Ohio

Serving Stark County for over 200 years, this daily publication is one of Ohio’s oldest newspapers and provides comprehensive coverage of local government, regional news, and high school sports. It maintains a significant role in the community by offering deep reporting on the Canton area and hosting the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement coverage.

Chagrin Solon Sun

Cleveland, Ohio

Serving the suburban communities of Chagrin Falls and Solon, this publication provides hyper-local news coverage, school district updates, and community interest features. As part of the broader regional news network managed by Advance Local, it serves as a primary source of civic information for residents in eastern Cuyahoga County.

Chagrin Valley Times

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

The Chagrin Valley Times is a local weekly newspaper serving Chagrin Falls and surrounding communities in Northeast Ohio. Based in the Chagrin Valley, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, school board news, and arts, maintaining a focus on the regional interests of its residents.

Chillicothe Gazette

Chillicothe, Ohio

Established in 1800, this publication holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously published newspaper in Ohio and west of the Allegheny Mountains. It serves the Ross County community by providing comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and regional reporting focused on the people and events of Chillicothe.

Chronicle Telegram

Elyria, Ohio

Serving the Lorain County region since the mid-19th century, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage to residents of Elyria and its surrounding areas. It remains a primary source of journalistic accountability and regional information, deeply rooted in the history and civic discourse of northern Ohio.

Cincinnati Business Courier

Cincinnati, Ohio

The Cincinnati Business Courier is a leading source for local business news, data, and networking events in the Greater Cincinnati area. It provides in-depth coverage of industries such as real estate, health care, and finance, offering both digital content and a weekly print edition for professionals.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati, Ohio

The Cincinnati Enquirer is the primary daily newspaper serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Established in 1841, this Pulitzer Prize-winning publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and politics. Now part of the USA Today Network, it remains a vital source for regional investigative journalism and community information.

Cincinnati News Record

Cincinnati, Ohio

The News Record is the independent student-run newspaper of the University of Cincinnati. Established in 1880, it provides daily digital coverage and periodic print editions focusing on campus news, sports, local culture, and student life within the university community and the surrounding Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Circleville Herald

Circleville, Ohio

Serving Pickaway County since 1883, this local publication provides essential community coverage ranging from municipal government proceedings to regional sports and human-interest stories. It remains a primary source of news for Circleville residents, focusing on the historical and contemporary developments that shape the character of the surrounding Ohio valley.

Circleville Today

Circleville, Ohio

The Circleville Herald is a local newspaper serving Circleville and Pickaway County, Ohio. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, sports, and regional events. The publication focuses on reporting that matters to local residents, including obituaries, classifieds, and school-related activities.

CityBeat

Cincinnati, Ohio

Serving the Cincinnati area as a premier source for independent journalism, this alternative weekly covers local politics, arts, and culture with a critical, progressive editorial lens. It is widely recognized for its comprehensive coverage of the region’s music and dining scenes, making it a staple publication for urban-focused readers since its founding in 1994.

Cleve Scene

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded in 1970, this alternative weekly serves as a prominent voice for investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and entertainment coverage throughout the Greater Cleveland area. It is widely recognized for its irreverent editorial style and its comprehensive guide to local nightlife, dining, and political news.

Cleveland Jewish News

Cleveland, Ohio

Established in 1964, this publication serves as the primary news source for the Greater Cleveland Jewish community by providing coverage of local, national, and international events from a uniquely Jewish perspective. It is recognized as a vital pillar of the region's communal life, offering in-depth reporting on religious, political, and cultural affairs that impact its diverse readership.

Cleveland News Sun

Cleveland, Ohio

Operating as a hyper-local news source, this publication serves communities in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland by focusing on school district developments, municipal government, and neighborhood events. It remains a key component of the region's digital media landscape, providing targeted reporting to residents seeking information specific to their immediate geographic area.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded in 1842, this publication serves as the largest daily newspaper in Ohio and maintains a prominent role in shaping regional discourse across Northeast Cleveland. It is widely recognized for its comprehensive coverage of local government, professional sports, and civic issues, reaching a vast audience through its digital presence at cleveland.com.

Columbus Alive

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Monthly is a regional news magazine based in Columbus, Ohio. It provides coverage of local politics, sports, arts, dining, and lifestyle across the central Ohio region. The publication focuses on community events, long-form journalism, and comprehensive guides to the city's neighborhoods and culture.

Columbus Business First

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Business First is a premier source of local business news, data, and networking for the Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan area. Part of American City Business Journals, it provides coverage of various industries, real estate developments, and local economic trends through digital content and a weekly print edition.

Columbus Dispatch

Columbus, Ohio

Serving as the primary daily newspaper for Ohio's capital, this publication is recognized for its extensive coverage of state government affairs and local community news. Founded in 1871, it maintains a significant regional influence as the largest news organization in Central Ohio.

Columbus Messenger

Columbus, Ohio

Serving the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, the Columbus Messenger provides hyper-local news coverage through several community-specific editions. It focuses on neighborhood events, local government, school board updates, and high school sports, maintaining a long-standing tradition of connecting suburban residents with relevant grassroots information and local advertisements.

Community Common

Portsmouth, Ohio

Serving the Portsmouth, New Hampshire area, this independent publication focuses on local news, regional events, and community-driven storytelling. It distinguishes itself by prioritizing hyper-local coverage and editorial content that highlights the voices and unique character of the Seacoast region.

Cortland News

Cortland, Ohio

Serving the residents of Cortland, Ohio, this community-focused publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school events, and civic developments within the Trumbull County area. Its commitment to hyper-local reporting ensures that readers remain connected to the daily happenings and unique interests of their immediate suburban neighborhood.

Coshocton Tribune

Coshocton, Ohio

Serving as a primary source of news for Coshocton County, this publication has chronicled local events and community developments since its founding in the early 20th century. It focuses on providing residents with hyper-local journalism, covering regional governance, high school athletics, and public interest stories relevant to the East Central Ohio area.

Crain´s Cleveland Business

Cleveland, Ohio

Crain’s Cleveland Business is a premier source for local business news, analysis, and data in Northeast Ohio. Established in 1980, it provides deep coverage of industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and real estate, catering to executives and entrepreneurs through weekly print editions and daily digital updates.

Crescent News

Defiance, Ohio

Serving the Defiance, Ohio area since 1888, this publication remains the primary source for local news, regional sports coverage, and community-focused reporting. It provides a vital connection for residents of Northwest Ohio by maintaining a long-standing commitment to documenting the issues and events that shape daily life in Defiance County.

Cuyahoga Falls News Press

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

The Falls News Press is a community news publication serving Cuyahoga Falls and surrounding areas in Summit County, Ohio. Now integrated with the Akron Beacon Journal, it provides local coverage on schools, government, and community events, maintaining its focus on the residents of the Cuyahoga Falls area.

Daily Call

Piqua, Ohio

Miami Valley Today, formerly the Piqua Daily Call and Troy Daily News, provides comprehensive local news coverage for Piqua, Troy, and surrounding Miami County, Ohio. It features community reports, sports updates, and local events, maintaining the long-standing journalistic traditions of its predecessor daily publications.

Daily Jeffersonian

Cambridge, Ohio

Serving the residents of Cambridge and Guernsey County, Ohio, this publication has provided local news coverage and community updates since its founding in 1892. It functions as a primary source of information for the region, focusing on regional journalism, local sports, and issues pertinent to the Southeastern Ohio community.

Daily Record

Wooster, Ohio

Serving the Wayne County region of Ohio, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage to the residents of Wooster and surrounding areas. With a history dating back to the 19th century, it remains a primary source of information for the local audience regarding municipal developments and regional affairs.

Daily Sentinel

Pomeroy, Ohio

Serving the communities of Meigs County, Ohio, and Mason County, West Virginia, this publication has provided local news and regional coverage since its establishment in the late 19th century. It remains a primary source for civic updates, high school sports, and community events tailored specifically to the residents of the Ohio River valley.

Daily Standard

Celina, Ohio

Serving the residents of Mercer and Auglaize counties in Ohio, this local publication has provided consistent community news coverage since its establishment in 1848. It is notable for maintaining a legacy of independent reporting that focuses on regional events, local government, and high school sports within the Grand Lake area.