Wikipedia:WikiProject Ohio

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Wikiproject Ohio is dedicated to improving the quality of articles relating to the state of Ohio. The focus of this project is modeled after U.S. Regions. This page and its subpages contain suggestions on formatting and layout of articles, which can be discussed at the project's talk page. To participate, simply add your name at the participants section.

Contents 1 Scope 2 To Do 3 Participants 4 Templates 5 Related WikiProjects

[edit] Scope

This project covers the creation and editing of articles related to the U.S. State Ohio, its cities, counties, geography, transportation, culture, history and so on. It aims to expand Wikipedia's resources on Ohio in a fair and accurate manner.

[edit] To Do

See Wikipedia:WikiProject Ohio/to do

[edit] Participants

To participate in this project, simply add your name to the list.

1. Adrift* - I was born in Lima, but raised in Pawtucket RI. I have lived in Lima since 89 till the present though.
2. A.J. Halliwell - Living in Garfield Heights, Ohio; knowledgeable in Local Museums and the like.
3. Ajwebb – Founder; lives in Columbus, Ohio and was raised in Chillicothe
4. Backburner001 - Born in Cleveland, attending The University of Akron; I have some familiarity with up to five different counties in Northeastern Ohio.
5. Bopher1 - High School graduate from Medina, Ohio.
6. Captadam - A Pennsylvanian who's been living in Mount Vernon, Ohio, for 3 years and, in the meantime, soaking up as much of Ohio history and geography as he can.
7. ClairSamoht - NW Ohio, University of Dayton, Defiance College, Drackett, CompuServe, retired to PA
8. Dan D. Ric - Ohio native and resident.
9. DangApricot - Student from Summit County, Ohio
10. DeathLoofah - Junior at a school in Delaware County, central Ohio. Knowledgable in southern Delaware county and northeastern Franklin county.
11. El benderson - Lives in Kettering, Ohio and currently attends Fairmont High School. Can help with Kettering area.
12. Fisheromen- An editor who wants to make sure people get fair and valid information on the state of Ohio.
13. FrixFrixFrix - grew up in Urbana, Ohio
14. Greg the White Falcon - Living in Sandusky, Ohio; knowledgeable on Erie and surrounding counties (but no, I won't get you discounted Cedar Point tickets).
15. Green caterpillar I would like to work on articles about Columbus.
16. HBot3 - Greater Cleveland. Grew up on the east side and will try and help when ever possible.
17. Hornandsoccer- Frosh at St. Ignatius in Cleveland; will concentrate on Cleveland and Cuyahoga County
18. iamheredude - Toledo, Ohio
19. IlGreven - Born and raised in Risingsun, Ohio; I can contribute to that part of northwest Ohio.
20. Jacqui I tend to sign myself up for a lot of things and then do a little in each, but so you know I grew up in Highland Heights, Ohio and just graduated from The College of Wooster. Feel free to call on me on my talk page.
21. knightrojen - currently residing in Grandview Heights, Ohio, grew up in Urbana, Ohio. Lived in Springfield, Ohio briefly during college. Currently works in Columbus, Ohio.
22. Malekish - Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio; I will assist with Toledo and NW Ohio.
23. MarkDonna -8th Grader who lives in Miamisburg, Ohio.
24. Mayor Pez - Northeast Ohio native and resident.
25. mdedmonds- I am born, raised and currently living in Painesville Township.
26. Morhange - Lives in Springfield, Ohio and will be attending Wittenberg University for the 2006-2007 school year as a freshman. Granddaughter of Robert C. Henry, and helper at the Clark County Historical Society.
27. PhasedIce - I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and currently attend University of Dayton. I will try to focus on the Greater Cincinnati area as well as Montgomery County
28. Praetor alpha - has lived in Mount Vernon for the entirety of his 18 years.
29. RiSK - Living in Englewood, attending Sinclair Community College. Born in Cincinnati. Visits MANY historic Ohio locations.
30. Rovership27 - I have lived my whole life in Rootstown. I've never heard of it, either.
31. Ryecatcher773 - I grew up in South Euclid, but for the past 12 years I have resided in Chicago.
32. Scott Mingus - American Civil War articles; born and raised in southeastern Ohio; attended Miami University.
33. Spongefan I'm going to be working on some Southern Ohio projects mainly those that are in Scioto County.
34. Stubbleboy - I currently live in Gahanna, Ohio and I grew up in Westerville, Ohio.
35. SwissCelt - Born in Salem, has lived in all four of Ohio's original four area codes. Has edited for several Ohio articles. Is most formerly from Bellefontaine.
36. Tysto — I live in Indiana, but am traveling extensively in western Ohio and taking pictures of county courthouses and landmarks
37. Wikitravel Sapphire - Greater Cincinnati area.
38. Wlmaltby3 - I was born and reside in Geneva. My focus is on articles relating to the Greater Cleveland area; more specifically, Ashtabula County.
39. Wizardman - Born in Parma, will still consider Ohio home when he attends college in some other state.
40. Zagsa - HS Senior living in Solon, Ohio, right next to Geauga Lake.
41. Tarpy - Born in Columbus, raised in Delaware (the city, not the state :), living now in Skokie.
42. Godlord2 - I live in Northwest Ohio, and I can help with some of the smaller towns.
43. DvdBengals - I live in Cincinnati, can help with Cincinnati articles, and Ohio parks.
44. Kingston - a Wright State grad who currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
45. JonRidinger - born and raised in Kent, Ohio, finishing up my degree at Brigham Young University-Idaho. I'm also a former Kent State University student and graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent.
46. Blast - I was born in Connecticut, but Ohio is my adoptive state.
47. CL8 03:07, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Templates

What to type	What it makes	What it's for
{{OH-Project}}	This article is part of WikiProject Ohio, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to Ohio. If you would like to participate, you can choose to edit the article attached to this page, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and see a list of open tasks.	The official banner for the talk page of Ohio-related articles. It advertises the project.
{{User WikiProject OH}}	This user is a member of WikiProject Ohio.	The official user page template for members of the project.
Stub Types Do not create new stub types without consulting WikiProject Stub sorting first
{{Ohio-stub}}	This Ohio-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.	Stub type for Ohio articles
{{Ohio-geo-stub}}	This Ohio state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.	Stub Type for Ohio related locations.
{{Ohio-politician-stub}}	This article about an Ohio politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.	Stub type for Ohio politicians.
{{Ohio-school-stub}}	This Ohio school-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.	Stub type for Ohio schools.
{{Ohio-sports-venue-stub}}	This article about a sports venue in Ohio is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.	Stub type for Ohio sports venues.
{{Ohio-struct-stub}}	This article about a building or structure in Ohio is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.	Stub type for Ohio buildings and structures

[edit] Related WikiProjects

WikiProject Ohio is one of the United States WikiProjects.

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Wikipedia:WikiProject Ohio townships also is related. The project exists to improve township articles within Ohio.