Outdoor
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North central Ohio has plenty of spots to “Fish On”
This column is best enjoyed while listening to Primus’ “Fish On.” Click play then continue. Angling actually has little to do with catching something. It’s more about getting out in nature, to a small pond, a creek, a great lake or even an ocean. It’s about sitting in solitude and silence or quietly talking with […]
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Here’s what to know about E. coli levels in north central Ohio
ASHLAND — Relax, this isn’t a “scare piece” trying to get more clicks and comments through fear. The hope here is north central Ohio residents will feel safer after reading this information about the harmful bacteria in the region. E. coli is an abbreviation for Escherichia coli, a bacteria found in nature, food and even […]
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Here is north central Ohio’s bald eagle viewing guide
ASHLAND — Eagles mate for life. When they find true love in the sky, they lock talons and do a suicidal spin towards the ground. Who doesn’t want to see that? America’s symbol of freedom has made a comeback in Ashland and Richland Counties, and now is the perfect time to spot one. The leaves […]
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Too cold? Go outside!
ASHLAND — For many Ashlanders, winter is a test of wills. The season is a solid 3-to-4 months of cold, depressing gray skies, leafless trees, a lack of vitamin D and a constant feeling of cold hands and feet. But you can beat winter. Hell, you can even look forward to a blizzard. Here’s the […]
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Few spots rival fall foliage in Ashland
ASHLAND — Yes, when the leaves turn in New England it’s pretty special. A cabin in the Smoky Mountains overlooking rounded peaks of glorious rust and maroon hues is a sight to behold, too. But let’s be real — most of us have jobs, and lives, and budgets and kids and well, most of us […]