High Gear — Ohio’s Gay Newspaper (1975–1992) Long before hashtags and headlines went viral, High Gear kept Ohio’s queer community informed, connected, and alive. From bar listings to political updates, classifieds to campy personals, it was the pulse of a movement building itself issue by issue. Printed in bold type and even bolder spirit, High Gear gave voice to the Midwest underground—outspoken, unapologetic, and unafraid.
