Governor DeWine orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio to be flown at half-staff in honor of the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. The order applies to all public buildings and grounds throughout Ohio, effective immediately until sunset on September 1, 2026.

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Governor Mike DeWine issued a half-staff order in honor of the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.

The order directs that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio.

The directive takes effect immediately and remains in place until sunset on September 1, 2026.

The source text identifies Mike DeWine as Governor of the State of Ohio and states that the order was made by his authority under the Ohio Constitution and the laws of the United States of America.

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Last reviewed August 25, 2026