Editor’s Note This feature originally published on Cycotherapy, a newsletter written and published by Dillon Carr. It’s right around 50 miles into the Mohican MTB100k. I’m doing well, feeling strong. Stonger than last year, at least. The temperature outside is about as hot as it’s going to get — 68 degrees — and I can […]
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Gov. DeWine celebrates Inland Fish Ohio Day
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, and Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker celebrated Ohio’s fantastic inland fishing hotspots on Saturday, June 3 at the fourth annual Inland Fish Ohio Day at Acton Lake in Hueston Woods State Park. “There is excellent fishing in every corner […]
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New enhancements protect glacial grooves at Kelleys Island
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. KELLEYS ISLAND – A geological phenomenon, carved over millions of years, now features new enhancements that will further protect the natural wonder and help give visitors an up-close look at the formation. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the […]
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ODNR hosts evening stream exploration of the Mohican State Scenic River on May 24
LOUDONVILLE — Discover the aquatic critters roaming our streams and how they help measure the water quality of Ohio’s rivers. Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves to learn more about stream quality monitoring on Wednesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. at Mohican State Park. This program is a […]
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The marathoner: Ashland’s Debbie Haynes aims to finish 50-state marathon goal on May 21
ASHLAND — Later this month, on a Sunday, Debbie Haynes will wake up and face the day just like everyone else. She’ll have the same physical needs like food and water, maybe some coffee. She’ll have to put on clothes. She’ll have to brush her teeth. She’ll have to look ahead into her day and […]
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Boaters bring in big bucks for the Buckeye state
COLUMBUS – Boating brings big business to Ohio. A new study shows the state’s boating industry produced an economic impact of $6.4 billion in 2022. According to the study, published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft, the boating industry also accounted for 45,856 jobs. “The boating industry lifts […]
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Shelby Cycle Historical Society invites the public to learn about collecting Shelby bicycles at workshops
SHELBY — The Shelby Cycle Historical Society is hosting a four-part series on Collecting Shelbys at the Shelby Bicycle Museum in the Justice Center, 31 Mack Avenue. Veteran collectors will lead the workshops and participants are encouraged to bring their bicycles to show. The first workshop starts at 2 p.m. May 21. All events begin […]
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend immerses community in outdoor education
Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by Destination Mansfield. When it comes to playing in the outdoors, mid-Ohio has the woods, trails, lakes, waterfalls and awe to keep any visitor entertained. When you bring them all together in an event-packed weekend, the experience goes up a notch with 22nd annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend (MWW) – […]
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Davy McClure outdoor education center nears $250k fundraising goal
ASHLAND — Andy McClure, the father of the late Davy McClure, added a small piece of red tape to the Ashland County Park District’s fundraising thermometer on Friday, indicating that $220,000, or around 90 percent of the district’s $250,000 fundraising goal had been raised for an outdoor education center named for his son. “Well, we’re […]