The Grand Lodge of Ohio, formally known as the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio, is the governing body of the largest group of Masonic lodges in Ohio (the next largest being the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio). The Grand Lodge of Ohio follows the Anglo-American tradition of Freemasonry that is common in the United States. In 2018, the Grand Lodge reported a total membership of 75,000 Master Masons. The current Grand Master is Most Worshipful Brother Richard A. Dickerscheid of Fairfield, Ohio.
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Our News on Ohio Freemasons:
Ohio/US – Douglass receives 50-year pin, certificate from Flushing Masonic Lodge #298
(by editorial board, The Times Leader, December 6, 2025) Dennis L. Douglass received his 50-year pin and certificate from […]
Ohio/US – Highland Masonic Lodge recognizes outstanding graduates
(by editorial board, tytuł pisma, 31 May 2025The Highland County Press) Highland Masonic Lodge No. 38 F.&A.M. in Hillsboro […]
Ohio/US – Masonic Lodge 390 expands scholarship program to support local workforce
(by editorial board, The Marietta Times, May 17, 2025) Masonic Lodge 390 in collaboration with the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ […]
Ohio/US – Intriguing objects from Freemasons and Odd Fellows on display at Taft Museum
(by Meredith Moss, Dayton Daily News, March 30, 2025) It’s not your usual art exhibition. It’s kinda strange, kinda […]
Ohio/US – Masons’ Fishing Derby a success
(by Eddie Mowen Jr, The Register-Herald, July 16, 2024) Saturday, July 6, was the second annual Eaton Masonic Kids […]
Ohio/US – Masonic Lodges to collect donations to help victims of apartment fire
(by David Dupont, BG Independent News, June 14, 2024) Wood County Masonic Lodge #112, North Baltimore Masonic Lodge #561, […]
Ohio/US – Canton Masonic Temple: 100 years marked in rededication ceremony
(by Tim Botos, Canton Repository, April 28, 2024) Organizers of Saturday’s Masonic Temple rededication ceremony tried mightily to find […]
Ohio/US – Leesburg Masonic Lodge hosting April 19 fish fry
(by Brian Vance, Highland County Press, 10 April 2024) On Friday, April 19, Leesburg Masonic Lodge will open their […]
Ohio/US – Warren Masonic Lodge marks 200th anniversary
(by Bob Coupland, Tribune Chronicle, March 25, 2024) The Mahoning Chapter 10 of the Royal Arch Masons marked a […]
Ohio/US – From the Archives: Masonic Lodges of Warren County
(by Jordan Rushing, VDN, January 7, 2024) The history of Masonic Lodges in Warren County is a captivating journey […]
Ohio/US – Masonic officers elected for Flushing lodge
(by December 17, 2023 , The Times Leader, December 17, 2023 ) Gary D. Edwards of Uniontown has been […]
Ohio/US – The long history of the Wilton Clinton Masonic Lodge
(by Ashley Saari, Monadnock, 14th August 2023) The Clinton Masonic Lodge stands out on Wilton Main Street, sitting atop […]
Ohio/US – Freemasons celebrate the Grand Lodge of Ohio in East Palestine
(by editorial board, Salem News, August 04, 2023) Freemasons from across Ohio gathered July 30 to celebrate the Grand […]
Ohio/US – Images of the East Liverpool Masonic Lodge #681
(by editorial board, The Review, June 10, 2023) The East Liverpool Masonic Lodge #681, 422 Broadway St., held a […]
Ohio/US – Masonic lodges in the Valley endure, adapt to change
(by Bob Coupland, The Vindicator, May 8, 2023) Masonic lodges have had to close or merge as they face […]
Ohio/US – Freemasons to hold open house at lodge in downtown BG
(by David Dupont, BG Independent News, April 21, 2023) The Freemasons of Wood County Lodge #112 will open their […]
Ohio/US – Freemasons Hold an Open House in Williamsport for Those Who Are Curious
(by Jeremy Newman, tThe Scioto Post, April 16, 2023) Freemasonry is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the […]
Ohio/US – Sabina Masonic Lodge to open its doors
(by editorial board, News Journal, April 13, 2023) On April 22, Sabina Masonic Lodge will open its doors for […]
Ohio/US – Local Masonic Lodges open their doors
(by editorial board, Record Herald, April 5, 2023) On April 22, the Fayette Masonic Lodge and Jeffersonville Masonic Lodge […]
Ohio/U.S. – Western Reserve Masonic Community residents move into renovated health care center
(by editorial board, The Gazette, February 23, 2023) Residents recently moved into the Western Reserve Masonic Community’s newly renovated […]
Freemasons look to donate cornerstone
NEW SCHOOL SITE — photography by Dylan McKenzie (Herald-Star, May 13, 2018) CADIZ — The Harrison Hills City School District […]
Ohio/U.S. – Masonic cornerstone ceremony set for Harrison Central School
(by Adam Tychonski, The Times Leader, August 16, 2018) CADIZ — Harrison County commissioners announced Wednesday that a cornerstone […]
Ohio/U.S. – History of the Grand Lodge of Ohio
This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable discuss the history of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Click the picture […]
Ohio/U.S. – Judge Ellwood receives highest Lodge honor
(by Ray Booth, ThisWeek / The Daily Jeffersonian, Oct 16, 2018) Retired Judge David A. Ellwood of Cambridge has […]
Ohio/U.S. – Masonic Lodges give to widows, seniors
(by The Daily Jeff, December 20th, 2018) What better way to celebrate the holidays is there than by […]
Ohio/U.S. – Masons honor community members for service to others
(by Staff Report, Chillicothe Gazette, September 2, 2020) Scottish Rite Masons in Pike and Ross counties honored two Chillicotheans […]
Ohio/U.S. – North Baltimore Freemasons Lodge 561 selling memorial bricks
(by editorial board, The Courier, December 01, 2020) North Baltimore Freemasons Lodge 561 is selling memorial bricks for $75 […]
Ohio/U.S. – Masons donate $2K to feed elderly in Cleveland
(by editorial board, Bluebonnet News, February 5, 2021) While the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused erratic operations at some […]
Ohio/U.S. – Urbana Masons hold Annual Inspection
(by editorial board, Urbana Daily Citizen, March 12, 2021) Harmony Lodge #8 held its Annual Inspection last Saturday in […]
Ohio/U.S. – Augusta Masonic Lodge Donates Bikes and Kindles
(by editorial board, Fairfield The Sun Times, March 18, 2021) On March 2nd, Augusta Schools celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday. […]
Ohio, U.S. – Findlay Masonic Lodge awards scholarships to grads
(by editorial board, The Courier, June 14, 2021) Findlay Masonic Lodge 227 has awarded $1,000 scholarships to four Hancock […]
Cleveland, Ohio/U.S. – Freemason to receive honorary 33rd degree
(by Corray Murray, Hillsdale Daily News, illustration: 33rd degree cap – BricksMasons Shop, August 27, 2021) Hillsdale native Andrew Martin has […]
Ohio/U.S. – Consolidated Masonic lodges drive car show for community
(by Bob Coupland, Tribune Chronicle, September 6, 2021) For many years, the Gustavus Masonic Lodge in Kinsman hosted an […]
Ohio/U.S. – Masonry is about promoting values, service to others
(by Kristi R. Garabrandt, The Daily Jeffersonian, October 30, 2021) Cambridge — The Scottish Rite Free Masonry has been […]
Ohio/U.S. – 103-year-old John McCollum receives 80th-year Masonic Service Award
(by Brett Milam, The Clermont Sun, December 6, 2021) Worshipful Brother, John McCollum celebrated his 103rd birthday on November […]
Ohio/U.S. – A fire destroys the historic Masonic Temple in Zanesville
(by Olivia Wile, Spectrum News 7, January 07, 2022) Friday was a somber day in Zanesville after the fire […]
Ohio/U.S. – ‘I hate to see it go,’ Saying goodbye to Zanesville’s Masonic Temple
(by Erin Couch, Zanesville Times Recorder, January 23, 2022) It was just after 7 p.m. Friday when the Masonic […]
Ohio/U.S. – Day to day activities at Western Reserve Masonic Community
(by editorial board, Spotlight 5, March 07, 2022) There is always something happening at Western Reserve Masonic Community. Jason […]
Ohio/U.S. – Ross County Special Olympics receive funds from Chillicothe Masonic Lodge #6
(by editorial board, Chillicothe Gazette, June 23, 2022) The local Chillicothe Masonic Lodge #6 recently presented a donation to […]
Ohio/U.S. – Warren High student honored by manufacturers, Masons
(by editorial board, The Marietta Times, July 25, 2022) A random meeting at a local gas station led to […]
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- Journey to Master Mason: Understanding the Three Degrees of Freemasonry February 6, 2026Explore the journey of the Three Degrees of Freemasonry, from Entered Apprentice to Master Mason, and discover what each step teaches. The post Journey to Master Mason: Understanding the Three Degrees of Freemasonry appeared first on Freemasonry.Erin Spencer
- Brother Jimmy Doolittle: Patriot, Pilot, Freemason January 22, 2026From the Lodge room to the skies, General Jimmy Doolittle’s life as a Freemason and WWII hero reflects our fraternal values of integrity, brotherly love, and patriotism. The post Brother Jimmy Doolittle: Patriot, Pilot, Freemason appeared first on Freemasonry.Erin Spencer
- Committed to the Craft: Everyday Acts That Strengthen Ohio Freemasonry January 14, 2026When Most Worshipful Brother Shawn Johnson introduced “Committed to the Craft” as the theme for his term as Grand Master... The post Committed to the Craft: Everyday Acts That Strengthen Ohio Freemasonry appeared first on Freemasonry.Madison Davis
- Committed to the Craft: Brothers Who Live Our Values Every Day December 19, 2025When Most Worshipful Brother Shawn Johnson selected “Committed to the Craft” as the theme for his term as Grand Master... The post Committed to the Craft: Brothers Who Live Our Values Every Day appeared first on Freemasonry.Madison Davis
- Q&A with First Lady Colleen Johnson: Supporting Ohio’s Veterans, First Responders, and Communities December 5, 2025For First Lady Colleen Johnson, choosing this year’s charitable focus was deeply personal. Her support of the Veterans & First... The post Q&A with First Lady Colleen Johnson: Supporting Ohio’s Veterans, First Responders, and Communities appeared first on Freemasonry.Madison Davis
- Building the Future of Ohio Freemasonry: Continuing the Conversation with Grand Master Shawn Johnson November 20, 2025Part 2 | Background & Vision In the second part of our interview, Grand Master Johnson reflects on his beginnings... The post Building the Future of Ohio Freemasonry: Continuing the Conversation with Grand Master Shawn Johnson appeared first on Freemasonry.Madison Davis
- Baseball’s Teacher: Brother Ethan Allen November 13, 2025From the halls of Congress to the fields of science, from the pulpit to the battlefield, American Freemasons have left... The post Baseball’s Teacher: Brother Ethan Allen appeared first on Freemasonry.Madison Davis
- Committed to the Craft: A Conversation with Grand Master Shawn Johnson October 30, 2025Part 1 – Outlook for the Year When MWB Shawn Johnson was installed as Grand Master of Ohio Freemasons, he... The post Committed to the Craft: A Conversation with Grand Master Shawn Johnson appeared first on Freemasonry.Madison Davis
- A Legendary Year in Review: A Conversation with Grand Master Bill Carter October 9, 2025What a year it has been. As his term concludes, Grand Master Bill Carter sat down with us to reflect... The post A Legendary Year in Review: A Conversation with Grand Master Bill Carter appeared first on Freemasonry.Madison Davis
- Ohio’s Masonic Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Brotherhood September 19, 2025This past weekend, Brethren from across Ohio gathered at the historic Canton Masonic Temple for an unforgettable Masonic Weekend. From... The post Ohio’s Masonic Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Brotherhood appeared first on Freemasonry.Madison Davis
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