EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – A newly-released report from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) shows the state’s mineral resources produced $1.7 billion worth of geologic commodities, such as sand and gravel, in 2024. For an 11th straight year, the total value of industrial […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: English Ivy and its challenges
A while ago, a reader and a business associate asked me to identify a plant that hadclimbed up a tree and was in bloom that year. I recently got a similar e-mail about English Ivy in the yard of one of my readers. This first business associate had a side yard that had several types […]
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Nov. 8 was the best day for Ohio’s bowhunters
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Archery hunters in Ohio checked 4,748 white-tailed deer on Saturday, Nov. 8, the highest single-day total during the 2025-26 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 10 most successful deer hunting dates […]
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Ohio hunters can donate venison to fight hunger
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — There are several organizations in Ohio fighting hunger by helping hunters donate a portion or all of their venison to those who need it. The Division of Wildlife wishes to thank you, the Ohio hunter, for making a difference […]
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Let Ohio’s state park lodges, like Mohican, handle your Thanksgiving feast
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – This Thanksgiving, skip the hours in the kitchen and savor a festive meal with breathtaking views of Ohio’s award-winning state parks. Ohio’s state park lodges will take care of the cooking and cleanup, giving you more time to relax, […]
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Veterans invited to shoot for free at Ohio’s public ranges on Nov. 15
COLUMBUS – In honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites veterans to visit and shoot for free at one of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges on Saturday, Nov. 15. The shooting range permit requirement is waived for veterans on all Division of Wildlife Class A, B, and C shooting […]
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Richland County’s bowhunters slightly improve deer totals checked to this point
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Ohio archery hunters have checked 46,359 white-tailed deer through Sunday, Nov. 2, which includes the first six weekends of bowhunting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 2025-26 statewide archery season began on […]
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ODNR offers discount for U.S. active-duty military members & veterans in November
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – During the month of November, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering members of the U.S. military a 30-percent discount off camping reservations, getaway rentals, state-operated cabins, or resort lodge stays. The discount from ODNR, in cooperation […]
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Brake, Don’t Swerve: Patrol shares safety tips ahead of peak deer season
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding everyone to drive cautiously as deer-related crashes tend to rise in early November across Ohio. There is typically an uptick in these types of crashes due to the combination of peak deer breeding season and the end of daylight-saving time. “This is the time of year […]
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Leave the leaves: four eco-friendly alternatives to raking this fall
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Matt Christian, Director at Richland Soil & Water Conservation District. MANSFIELD — Fall is officially here! Now we can look forward to cool-crisp temperatures, apple picking, Friday night football games, pumpkin spice and beautiful fall foliage. Let’s go back to that beautiful fall foliage though. The color change of […]