EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ website. COLUMBUS – Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2025 fishing season to offer continued world-class catches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As walleye from Lake Erie’s recent large hatches continue to grow, anglers can […]
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American white pelican spotted at Clearfork Reservoir
LEXINGTON — Dave Barr was knocking around Clearfork Reservoir last weekend, as he sometimes does, and he came across something unusual. So, the local photographer started pointing and shooting. “At first, I thought it was a Trumpeter Swan,” Barr said. “That would be unusual, so I started taking pictures. “Then when it swung around and […]
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10 Lake Erie anglers found guilty of walleye violations
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ website. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s law enforcement officers assigned to Lake Erie recently closed two cases in which anglers unlawfully took more than the legal daily limit of six walleye. Walleye fishing limits […]
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It’s time to order fish for your pond from Richland Soil & Water Conservation District
MANSFIELD — The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) has announced that orders are being accepted for the pond fish sale until April 17. Customers can select from the following fish species: In addition to fish, customers may also purchase essential pond supplies: Orders may be placed online at https://richlandswcd.net/event/pond-fish-sale-order-deadline-2/. A minimum order of $20.00 […]
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Shelby earns 2024 Tree City USA recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
The program recognizes cities that leverage urban forestry to enhance the livability and sustainability of their local area.
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Amazing Anglers: Thousands receive Fish Ohio pins for trophy catches
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,284 Fish Ohio pins to anglers who reeled in trophy fish in 2024. The Fish Ohio program celebrates anglers and their amazing catches of 26 species of fish. A qualifying catch for the program has specific length requirements based on the fish species. Those who reel […]
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It’s a boy! Iditarod finish-line gender reveal party shows Theo will have a brother
NOME, Alaska — Matthew Failor mushed his dog team a helluva long way in the Iditarod to find out the gender of his next child. When the Mansfield native, with 21-month-old son, Theo, in his arms, raced into Nome on Saturday evening at the end of a 1,128-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, his wife, […]
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Nome, sweet Nome: Matthew Failor completes epic Iditarod adventure
Editor’s note: Richland Source posted daily updates on Mansfield native Matthew Failor’s efforts at the 2025 Iditarod Sled Dog Race, which began March 3. Stories posted daily at 7 a.m. and were updated during the day on the Richland Source Facebook page. This exclusive coverage was made possible through the support of St. Peter’s School […]
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Almost Nome: Mansfield’s Matthew Failor enjoys break before dash to the finish
Editor’s note: Richland Source is posting daily updates on Mansfield native Matthew Failor’s efforts at the 2025 Iditarod Sled Dog Race, which began March 3. Stories post daily at 7 a.m. and are updated during the day on the Richland Source Facebook page. This exclusive coverage is made possible through the support of St. Peter’s […]
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Alaskan homecoming near: Matthew Failor may reach Iditarod finish Saturday
Editor’s note: Richland Source is posting daily updates on Mansfield native Matthew Failor’s efforts at the 2025 Iditarod Sled Dog Race, which began March 3. Stories post daily at 7 a.m. and are updated during the day on the Richland Source Facebook page. This exclusive coverage is made possible through the support of St. Peter’s […]