MANSFIELD — Summer is almost upon us and that can mean only one thing. It’s time to get out and explore. North central Ohio is widely regarded as the state’s outdoor adventure capital — and with good reason. Loudonville is the jumping-off point for Mohican State Park and the adjacent Mohican-Memorial State Forest, all readily […]
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ODNR funding grant totals nearly $3K for Worthington Twp. Fire Dept.
BUTLER — The Worthington Township Fire Department will receive a boost thanks to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry. The Butler-area department received a grant for $2,982.10 to help buy chainsaws and accessories.The local department was one of 90 projects statewide funded in the program. In total, funding included more than […]
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Column: Allow me to introduce you to Iditarod musher Matthew Failor on May 7
Would you like a chance to meet someone who is among the best in the world at their chosen profession? What if you learned that someone was perhaps the most humble, down-to-earth people you have ever encountered? What would you ask that someone if you had a chance to meet them face-to-face? That’s what we […]
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Extreme hiker to speak at Shelby’s Marvin Memorial Library on May 6
SHELBY — Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the backcountry from the comfort of your own library. Join the library for an unforgettable evening of stories, stunning visuals, and insights into the spirit of exploration. Author and extreme backcountry hiker Brandon Weis will be at Marvin Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. Discover […]
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ODNR celebrates Ohio St. football national title with Buckeye tree planting
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz joined Ohio State University Athletics Director Ross Bjork and members of the Ohio State football team on April 24 to celebrate their recent national […]
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Climbing up, snowboarding down summit of Mount St. Helens
The Approach Mount St. Helens is 52 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, and 98 miles south of Seattle. It’s a five-hour direct flight from Columbus to Seattle. We landed just after midnight local time. Todd Aaron Briggs (TAB) (Ashland High School Class of ’99) rented a white Ford F-150 4×4 and was waiting for my […]
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Ohio reports robust numbers after 1st weekend of wild turkey season
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Wild turkey hunters in Ohio checked 4,281 birds during the opening weekend of the spring hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The season began on Saturday, April 19. In 2024, hunters bagged […]
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Keep Ohio’s wildlife wild by observing from a distance this spring
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – As young animals appear in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is reminding Ohioans to keep wildlife wild this spring. Watching wildlife from afar and reducing interactions gives young animals […]
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Mansfield earns 2024 Tree City USA recognition from National Arbor Day Foundation
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry has announced the City of Mansfield has been named a 2024 Tree City USA for 30 years in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit our community. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, […]
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Mansfield to celebrate Arbor Day on April 25 in Central Park
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry is pleased to announce the City of Mansfield’s Annual Arbor Day celebration which will also commemorate the city’s recognition by the National Arbor Day Foundation as being a “Tree City USA” for the 30th consecutive year. To receive this award, a community and its Shade Tree Commission must demonstrate a commitment […]