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What is the Masonic Cipher?

A cipher is a secret code. Today, online communications often use sophisticated algorithms to encrypt messages and data. In the…

Megan RotheFebruary 17, 2021

History News Ohio Freemasonry

Celebrating Ohio’s 2020 Lodge Anniversaries

This year marked major milestones for two dozen lodges across Ohio. Looking back on this trying year for Ohio Freemasonry,…

Megan RotheFebruary 17, 2021

Behind the Symbol History News Ohio Freemasonry

Behind the Masonic Symbols: The Forget-Me-Not

In this blog, we explore the history behind the forget-me-not, a symbol used in Freemasonry to teach a valuable and…

Megan RotheApril 4, 2023

Traditional Masonic Cornerstone placed on the corner of a brick building

Behind the Symbol History News Ohio Freemasonry

Behind the Masonic Symbols: The Cornerstone

We explore in this blog the history behind the cornerstone, a symbol initiates first learn about in the Entered Apprentice…

Megan RotheApril 4, 2023

History News Ohio Freemasonry

Most Worshipful Brother Harry S. Truman

Serving as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945-1953, MWB Harry S. Truman is well known for launching…

Megan RotheFebruary 17, 2021

RWB Michael McClandish and his wife Becky smile

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RWB Michael L. McCandlish Appointed Junior Grand Deacon

On Monday, August 31, 2020, Grand Master Keith Newton appointed and installed Right Worshipful Brother Michael L. McCandlish as Junior…

Megan RotheFebruary 17, 2021

GM Newton poses with his motorcycle on the cover of the Ohio Beacon, Summer 2020 issue

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Sands in the Hourglass

The latest issue of The Ohio Beacon – the quarterly publication between the Ohio Grand Lodge and the Ohio Masonic…

Zach BergerFebruary 17, 2021

History News Ohio Freemasonry

Bro. “Buffalo Bill” Cody: Freemason & Frontiersman

In this week’s blog we spotlight Bro. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, a well-known frontiersman, showman, scout, Pony Express rider,…

Megan RotheFebruary 17, 2021

Charity News Ohio Freemasonry

A Recipe For Success: How To Start a Local Charity Event

Philanthropy events range significantly on size, style, and impact, but one thing remains the same; the goodwill they bring. Jim…

Megan RotheAugust 21, 2020

News Ohio Freemasonry

Upcoming DGM Rollout Presentations Cancelled, Moved Online

To All Ohio Freemasons, Deputy Grand Master Dicherscheid's previously scheduled rollout presentations for 2021 Grand Lodge initiatives have been cancelled.

Zach BergerNovember 30, 2020

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