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Special feature: Jordan City forms incredible brotherhood and wins city flag
In the nightly meeting of Jordan City on Thursday June 12th, 2025, something incredibly special took place. Jordan City does things a little bit differently than other cities here at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS). Every night, delegates and counselors...
From Badge to Brotherhood: A Son of a Patrolman Joins the Line
In a moment that blended pride, tradition, and legacy, Captain of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OHP) Scott Rike stood tall among the crowd at the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) Highway Patrol graduation ceremony this week, eyes fixed on a familiar face in...
How Do the Utility Companies Affect You At Buckeye Boys State
At American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), values of leadership, respect, and responsibility are taught to the delegates throughout the program. One of the ways that the trait of responsibility is taught is through having delegates do many of the tasks adults must...
DeWeese County Commissioners Discuss The Position
The majority of elected government positions usually go to one person, but in the case of the county level of government, three people are the policymakers of the county. Those officials are the county commissioners. At the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS)...
Medal of Honor Hero Inspires Future Leaders at ALBBS
An eventful day at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) grew even more meaningful for the delegates during the afternoon on Wednesday as they gathered ahead of the official swearing in of their elected city, county, and state officials. In a moment that...
A Birthday to Remember
While delegates at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) are mostly focused on building government and discussing policy, one young man celebrated an important milestone on Tuesday. Qingxhi P. Tan of Jordan City, better known as P-Tan, celebrated his 18th...
Overwhelming Business at the Bank During Buckeye Boys State
After opening on Wednesday, the bank at the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) has quickly become the financial engine behind the fast-paced economy of the simulated state government. However, the important role they play also comes with an overwhelming surge...
Officials made Official: Wednesday Night’s Inauguration Ceremony
Photos contributed by Jay Mitnaul. American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) held its inauguration ceremony on Wednesday in Millet Hall with special guest Ohio Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy.Kennedy has served as Ohio’s Chief Justice since November 2022. Prior to...
Jack Has YOUR Back
Photo contributed by the author. Jack Meyer of Zulch City was a candidate for the governor position at the 87th Session of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS). Meyer believed that he was a strong candidate for the governor position. Meyer described the...
The Pride Of Murph
National Flag Day commemorates the creation and adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. In addition to it being Flag Day, it is also the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Yesterday The American Legion Buckeye Boys State held a “Murph” as both a tribute for the...
Governor Gets Sued
With contributions from George Atkinson. The governor of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), Dajeun Dickerson Jr. of Zulch City is being sued by Preston Buchanan of Zulch City for breach of implied contract, promissory estoppel, fraudulent inducement, and...
Favreau beats the system: Waterpark for free
Residents of Favreau City are being treated to a waterpark that is entirely free to the city. Utah Coleman, Ian Gonzales, and JP Morales of Favreau City organized the Favreau City Gentlemen's Waterpark. A loophole in the lease allowed these delegates to pass the...
Estepp and Stockner School Districts to Merge; Potential Benefits in Development
Day five of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) saw delegates just two days into their jobs. Many are still getting accustomed and there are still adjustments being made. One of those adjustments took place in the school board section. “We merged two school...
Highway Patrol Memorial Honors Service of 48 Fallen Officers
Thursday’s evening assembly at the 2025 American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) consisted of a myriad of different events, from an address by Ohio House of Representatives member Haraz Ghanbari to the presentation of the daily city and county flags. However, one of...
BREAKING: Supreme Court Clears Governor Dickerson in $10M Cabinet Promise Lawsuit
With contributions from Cason Bothel, Jay Mitnaul, and Hudson Stigall The Supreme Court ruled 7-0 in favor of Governor Dajeun Dickerson Jr. of Zulch City on Friday morning, clearing him in the first major lawsuit of the week at American Legion Buckeye Boys State...
The Impact of Buckeye Boys State Governor Election
After winning in an electoral landslide, Dajeun Dickerson Jr. of Zulch City was selected as governor, giving the Nationalist Party their first win in six years at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS). Dickerson won the election with 460 votes to his opponent’s...
Rubber Band Incident Sparks Arrest, Leading to Lawsuit and Counter Lawsuit
With contributions from Rafi Kenah On Thursday afternoon, Michael Stanford of Shuck City was arrested for assault after flinging a rubber band at Chevy McCoy of Wiehe City. The incident occurred early afternoon on Thursday, leading to Stanford’s consequent arrest. “I...
Governor DeWine interacts with Ohio’s future leaders
With contributions from Parker Richard and Cade Porter. On Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), Governor Mike DeWine visited the Miami campus and spoke to delegates from all over the state, as he has done for many years as...
June 12 Hetuck Weather Broadcast
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An interview with ALBBS Hall of Fame 2025 inductee Dr. Gregory Postel
On Monday night, delegates gathered at Millett Hall to hear the inspiring words of American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) alum Dr. Gregory Postel, who emphasized the value of hard work and perseverance. Attaining a degree in Chemistry from the College of Wooster...
Politicians Talk about Gambling on both sides of the Money Line
During the state Federalist rally, three of the seven governor and lieutenant governor pairs brought up the idea of legalizing gambling for the delegates as a talking point, despite the fact that the vast majority, if not all of the delegates, are minors and couldn't...
The Birth of “The Pack”: Pennell City Federalist and Nationalist join a Shared Platform to Achieve Shared Goals in the Elections
A party dubbing themselves “The Pack” came together on Monday, composed of delegates from both the Nationalist and Federalist parties going against the party lines that divided them. Together, they united to make their own stand in the forming government. Formed by a...
County Koppin Nationalist: The Private Strategic Meeting to Determine the Values of the Party
Nationalist Party members of Koppin County held a private meeting in the late morning on Monday to decide what the party’s strategies and goals would be. By doing so, they would start to shape the coming government at American Legion Buckeye Boys State through...
ALBBS provides free formal wear for those in need
Photography by Carson Schroeder The Delegates’ Closet is an opportunity for delegates at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) to obtain free formal articles of clothing they may have forgotten or do not have readily available. This service was taken over by...
Inside Tuesday’s Debate: Key Takeaways from Delegates, and Candidates
On Tuesday afternoon, delegates at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) gathered in Millett Hall for the annual Meet the Candidates Debate, where Federalist and Nationalist candidates for state office took the stage to present their visions for the week....
A look into the court: The State of Ohio v Barney Fife
In the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) courts Thursday morning, there was a hearing for the mock-trial case “State of Ohio v. Barney Fife.” The court was presided over by John Beuselinck of Pennell City, and was tasked with deciding whether Mr. Barney Fife...
BREAKING NEWS: POLICE RAID ON ILLEGAL GOVERNMENT MEETING SPARKS POLITICAL FIRESTORM
Photography by Grady Heichel FARMER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS — Thursday, 10:20 a.m. Governor Dajeun Dickerson Jr. of Zulch City and members of his cabinet were interrupted Thursday morning during what was deemed by DeWeese County Sheriff Deputies as an illegal, closed-door...
Power moves and bold Plans: Mayor’s Stance of Gambling in Pennell
Pennell Mayor Luke Webb’s first act in office began on Monday, when the party sat down to discuss the Bold and New Poker Act (Poker Act) of Koppin County and Pennell City. When nominating candidates for the city positions, one candidate stood out the most to the...
Dieringer City Implements Bold Policies for Increased Urban Efficiency
On Wednesday, city councils passed laws into effect that could change the flow of cities to operate with increased efficiency. In a move that surprised many, Dieringer City in Konold County passed a series of new laws legalizing gambling, cracking down on tardiness...
What sways the most votes in Buckeye Boys State?
June 10th marked the first primary and general elections of the 87th session of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) in 2025. A lot happened, and it makes delegates wonder, what is the true gravity of votes here at ALBBS? Hunter Williams-Sanders of Zulch...
Debate Proves to be Pivotal Moment in Race for Governor
The tension in the air was palpable as the delegates of the 2025 American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) assembled for what was one of the biggest moments of the program: The state-level candidates debate, between the nominees for state offices, from both the...
Give Blood For Thrilling Fun: Blood Drive Info
Calling all boys of American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), the American Red Cross wants delegates for the blood drive here on campus. The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization that helps with natural disasters, emergency assistance, and health....
Strangers performing together: The Buckeye Boys State Band
During Boys State assemblies, the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) Band performs music to entertain delegates and to set the tone for each night's proceedings. Created at the first ALBBS in 1936, the Band has played at every Buckeye Boys State since then. In...
Dante Marsco’s Rise to Mayor
Jordan City has elected a new mayor, and this decision was made rather quickly. Dante Marsco of Jordan City won the election before it even started, running what delegates saw as a bold, confident campaign from the jump. Marsco had a direct message of confidence and...
Rags to Riches: Finding Success after Rejection
Tuesday was day three of American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) and for many, it is the start of a new chapter in the delegates’ experiences. The first three days have seen caucuses, campaigns, and elections. Many delegates have been elected to positions that they...
Not Their Hometown, But Their City
Photo courtesy of Andrew Policastro They may not have grown up there, but after just a few days, delegates are starting to treat their assigned city like home. What began as just American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) has turned into something more: Delegates...
June 11 Hetuck Weather Broadcast
Overnight, you can expect it to cool off a bit as the temperature plunges down into the mid to lower 60s going into the following morning. As you wake up to head to breakfast tomorrow, it will start to warm up as we get into the low 80s by the afternoon with...
The Bar Exam: How hard could it be?
At American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) 2025, there has been discussion around the Miami University campus about the bar exam. This test is a hurdle in the path to attain a judicial position or become an officer of the courts in the ALBBS. The Blue Book, the...
Peltier City Selects Their Candidates
A delegate has significant responsibility in selecting who they want to be represented by in a government position. This responsibility can potentially feel overwhelming and time consuming. It took about an hour this Monday as Peltier City selected their candidates...
The Cabinet Comes Together
Only minutes after Dajeun Dickerson of Zulch City was elected as American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) Governor, he called a meeting with potential cabinet employees. Texts were sent out to potential appointees, summoning them to Withrow Floor 1 for another...
Caucus Chaos and Camaraderie: Understanding the Heartbeat of Buckeye Boys State
At American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), the action doesn’t just happen in city buildings or during one's campaign for office; it starts in the caucus. These lively, student-led meetings form the foundation of political life during the week, as delegates from...
Quick leaders: Jeon and Frazee make big impact
As this year’s delegates make their way through the grueling election process, certain figures in local politics display the quick rise to leadership that the American Legion looks for in Buckeye Boys State attendees. In Welsh County’s Jordan City, the Nationalist...
Nationalist Party Rally Highlights Gambling as Key Issue
On Monday evening, the Nationalist Party held a rally to familiarize voters with state election primary nominees. The rally was held in Millet Hall, where state primary nominees were allowed 30 seconds to make a case for themselves. Candidates only had to say “hello”...
Party Chairmen and Secretaries, What’s Next?
In the whirlwind of the first three days of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), city and county party chairmen and secretaries were elected, completed their duties, and are now stepping away from their responsibilities in order to take on new jobs. City...
So Much to Learn After First County Caucus
On Monday morning, delegates of the DeWeese County Nationalist Party gathered for the first time at their County Caucus. The three cities elected party nominees for positions at the county level. Delegates were first briefed on the rules and regulations for positions....
Action, Unity, Leadership: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose at ALBBS 2025
In his address on the 2nd day of 2025 American Legion Buckeye Boys State, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose gave a powerful message of action, unity, and the vital importance of leadership. His address began, however, with a contrasting remark: As Ohio Secretary of...