The Mansfield native has been elected as president of the Iditarod Official Finishers Club, earning a seat on the Iditarod Trail Committee Board of Directors.
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82-year-old Mount Vernon walker finishes 5th in Grandma Gatewood Challenge
Participants walk 5 miles at five state parks over five weeks. The event ran April through May and is in its second year.
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15 years ago my cousin unlocked 56 exotic animals, triggering a bizarre story that drew national attention
I was just 7 years old when Terry Thompson released 56 exotic animals into the hills outside Zanesville before allegedly killing himself. It was 2011, and I wasn’t old enough to know the national scale of the story, but I remember the murmurs from family members.
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Malabar Farm State Park unveils new mural honoring Louis Bromfield
LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with the Ohio History Connection, has unveiled a striking new mural at Malabar Farm State Park celebrating Pulitzer Prize–winning author, conservationist, and Malabar Farm founder Louis Bromfield. The artwork is part of Ohio’s recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting the state’s rich cultural and […]
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Lake Erie selected North America’s best fishing hotspot
Lake Erie has been named North America’s best fishing hotspot, according to new research analysing 59 bodies of water across the USA and Canada. The study, analyzed by Hard Rock Bet, ranked fishing locations using factors including total catches, catches per angler, visitor ratings, number of ratings and Google search interest.
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Vibrant fall colors are in Ohio’s October forecast
COLUMBUS – For many Ohioans, autumn represents pumpkin carving, the harvest season, Halloween campouts, and corn mazes. Spotting the first glimpse of fall color — seeing the leaves changing to strong reds, vivid yellows, and bold oranges — is also a favorite activity. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will help people find the […]
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A Harvest for the Hungry: Ohio’s Field to Food Bank program expands in 2026
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is asking white-tailed deer hunters to consider harvesting an extra deer to help feed Ohio families. The Division of Wildlife’s Field to Food Bank program is accepting deer donations on multiple dates during the upcoming hunting season.
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Ohio’s deer archery season runs Sept. 26 to Feb. 7
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is announcing the beginning of Ohio’s white-tailed deer archery hunting season set for Saturday, Sept. 26. The long-running season is open until Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027.
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ODNR invites visitors to celebrate Ohio Heritage Days at Malabar Farm State Park
LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites families, history enthusiasts, and park visitors to Malabar Farm State Park for the annual Ohio Heritage Days celebration on Saturday, Sep. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event highlights Ohio’s cultural and agricultural traditions through hands-on activities, immersive […]
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Lead the way: how ammunition choice can save Ohio’s birds of prey
As science has progressed, lead has become one of the most well-known toxins; something we fear interacting with in our day-to-day lives. It’s in the paint of old buildings, soil, plumbing and even food in high-risk areas. More actively – and most damning to Ohio’s carnivorous bird population – lead is in ammo, as well.