MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) will host the annual Native Plant Workshop plus Sale Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Longview Center Meeting Room, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield. The event will feature guest speaker Gale Martin of Natives in Harmony. […]
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Youth turkey numbers fall all across north central Ohio
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Youth wild turkey hunters across Ohio checked 1,740 birds during the state’s special youth-only weekend of turkey hunting on April 12-13, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The two-day season was open to […]
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Mohican among Ohio’s state park lodges hosting Easter dinner
COLUMBUS – This Easter, why spend hours in the kitchen when you could enjoy a meal with stunning views of Ohio’s state parks? Let one of Ohio’s state park lodges handle the cooking and cleanup, leaving you more time to relax and explore the outdoors with loved ones. On Sunday, April 20, reserve a spot at […]
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2 Mississippi hunters sentenced in Ohio poaching case; Guns, crossbow, skulls, venison seized
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Two Mississippi men pleaded guilty to multiple wildlife violations after poaching white-tailed deer in southeast Ohio and were ordered to pay a combined $15,054.37 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Dawson Brown, […]
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Get tickets now for ‘Beyond the Trail: A conversation with Matthew Failor’ on May 7
MANSFIELD — Veteran Iditarod musher Matthew Failor is really coming home this time. The Mansfield native will return to his St. Peter’s High School alma mater on Wednesday, May 7, for “Beyond the Trail: A conversation with Matthew Failor,” an event hosted by Richland Source. We invite the public to join that in-person, live chat. […]
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Hocking Hills Scenic Byway receives National Visitor Experience Award
MILLERSBURG – The National Scenic Byway Association is proud to recognize the Hocking Hills National Scenic Byway with the 2025 Visitor Experience Award, honoring their innovative use of technology to enhance travel, accessibility, and engagement along this breathtaking route in southeastern Ohio. The Hocking Hills Scenic Byway launched a GPS-enabled online tour and mobile app that brings the region’s natural beauty […]
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5th annual clay shoot registration opens for Western Buckeye Council event
MANSFIELD– Whether you are a first-time shooter or a seasoned pro, you will enjoy the competition and the feeling of knowing your sponsorship prepared a young person for life. Reward your employees, entertain clients or just bring some friends to the finest outdoor shooting sports venue in Crawford County and join us at the Western […]
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Ohio’s youth turkey hunting season begins this weekend
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Deparmtent of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Anticipation among hunters is building for Ohio’s challenging and exciting spring wild turkey hunting seasons beginning in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s 2025 youth turkey hunting season is Saturday and […]
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Water quality volunteers’ training set for April 29 at Pleasant Hill Lake
PERRYSVILLE — Volunteers with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) take an active role in water quality. The next Lake Monitor Volunteer training will be held Tuesday, April 29 at Pleasant Hill Lake. Richland SWCD partners with the Ohio Lake Management Society-Citizen Lake Awareness and Monitoring (OLMS-CLAM) for training and equipment. Volunteers will learn […]
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Volunteers needed for north central Ohio sandhill crane count
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is seeking volunteers for the fifth annual Midwest Crane Count on the morning of Saturday, April 12. The Division of Wildlife is collaborating with the International Crane Foundation and Ohio Bird Conservation […]