ASHLAND — Hosted by Laurence Fishburne, Season 3 Episode 3, “The Dyatlov Pass Incident,” premiered Monday night and examined the leading theories behind a cold case that some have called, “Russia’s Area 51.” As a mountaineer with a journalism background, becoming obsessed with the greatest outdoor cold case of all time came naturally. Nine hikers’ […]
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8 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Boat
Buying a boat is an exciting, yet often overwhelming process. With the amount of brands, boat types and dealers to choose from, boat buyers are constantly trying to navigate through a sea of information in search of their dream boat. Our sales team at Charles Mill Marina talks with potential buyers every day and our […]
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Ohio has recovered 14 confirmed meteorites, one in Wayne County
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Meteorites are fragments of asteroids or comets that have entered Earth’s atmosphere and reached the ground intact. Scientists analyze their chemical and mineralogical properties for clues as to how Earth and other bodies in our solar system formed. They range in […]
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Welcome to a new outdoor column
I was often the student staring out the window on a sunny day counting the clicks of the clock on the wall that would eventually ring and let me outside. Even in college, a beam of sunlight could put a kink in my attention receptacles almost immediately. Truth be told, I am still that way. […]
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Ohio botanists had a fantastic year in locating rare botanical gems
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – The number of native plant species in Ohio grew by five in 2021. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Area and Preserves (DNAP) had great success locating the state’s rarest plants last year. “Rare plant […]
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Byers Woods to receive grant as part of outdoor children’s literacy trail program
COLUMBUS — An Ashland County property is among the entities that will benefit from more than $28,000 in grants for new or improved children’s literacy trails. The Ashland County Park District will receive $5,173 for a new trail at Byers Woods. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources […]
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Mansfield pond clinic set for March 1
MANSFIELD – Ponds add a lot of value to a property and can be used for activities such as ice skating, fishing, swimming, and provide important wildlife habitat. Whether you have had a pond for years, have a new pond or are considering putting in a pond, knowing how to properly design and manage it, […]
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Ohio completes above-average deer hunting season
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on Feb 7. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s 2021-22 deer hunting season concluded Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, with 196,988 deer checked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s average harvest compiled from the past three seasons is […]
