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Upcoming Ohio half-staff flag order for October 31, 2026

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Governor DeWine orders flags to half-staff for Marilyn Slaby

In honor of former State Representative Marilyn Slaby, flags of the United States and the State of Ohio are ordered lowered to half-staff in Summit and Stark counties and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower on the day of her funeral, October 31, 2026.

October 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT — October 31, 2026 at 6:32 PM EDT Ohio · selected areasOfficial source

Mast interpretation

The signed directive covers all public buildings and grounds throughout Summit and Stark counties, plus the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower, from sunrise to sunset on October 31, 2026. It also allows all other public buildings and grounds throughout Ohio to fly flags at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period. The email subject line uses the same honoree and directive. The attached press-release text matches the signed proclamation on scope and timing.

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About the person honored

Marilyn Slaby

The Ohio House page says "State Representative Marilyn Slaby (R-Copley) has been appointed to serve as the Vice Chair of the Ohio House Education Committee".

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Authority and evidence

Ohio Governor

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