LOUDONVILLE — Ashland County Park District will expand into Loudonville for the first time with a new kayak launch on the Black Fork tributary of the Mohican River. The kayak launch will be located on the West Bank of Black Fork off of the Loudonville Bike Path and Riverside Park land along Wally Road. The […]
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Knox County geology hike is part of Ohio’s Earth Science Week
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. HOWARD – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Geological Survey is celebrating Earth Science Week from Sunday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 18. A series of special programs will be offered throughout Ohio and will coincide with […]
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Ohio’s state parks collect national Gold Medal Award for Excellence
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Wednesday that Ohio State Parks has been named the best park system in the nation for providing excellent recreation programs and services. Ohio was awarded the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management […]
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Bigfoot Festival steps into Loudonville Sept. 19 & 20
LOUDONVILLE — Discover Mohican and the Mohican Area Chamber of Commerce invites Bigfoot believers and skeptics alike to Loudonville’s Bigfoot Festival Sept. 19 and 20. The festival kicks off Sept. 19 at Lost Horizons Campground where there will be a foot casting activity for kids at 5 p.m. In addition, a thermal drone demonstration and […]
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Ohio’s sandhill crane count shows increasing population
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Volunteer observers reported 428 sandhill cranes in Ohio during the 2025 Midwest Crane Count, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The count was coordinated by the Division of Wildlife, International Crane Foundation, and […]
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Mohican Area Growth Foundation works to secure grant for more bike paths
LOUDONVILLE — The Mohican Area Growth Foundation wants to connect the Loudonville Mohican Bike Path to Mohican State Park. Right now, the path ends on the west side of State Route 3, meaning if trail users want to continue to Mohican State Park, they must cross State Route 3. Councilmember Matt Armstrong said the MAGF […]
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Richland County Park District marks 30 years of B&O Bike trail with 30 events
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Park District is celebrating 30 years of the B&O Trail. To celebrate this momentous occasion, RCPD is providing 30 programs and activities during the month of September. On Monday, Sept. 8, RCPD’s Trail Manager Josh Dyer led a Clear Fork Creekin’ program in Bellville along the B&O Trail. During the […]
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Column: Canoeing down the Mohican River to Goon Fest 2025
The kid was probably 11 years old, red hair and even redder skin scorched by a lack of sunscreen, as he floated on his rented yellow kayak. “You having fun?” I asked in dad mode, as I saw no parent or guardian in any direction. “I lost my group. They wanted to stop for drinks […]
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Increased rainfall could lead to higher cases of fatal virus in Ohio deer
More rainfall than usual could lead to ailing deer in Ohio, wildlife officers have said. Ashland County Wildlife Officer Evan Huegel said the Ohio Division of Wildlife expects more reports of deer infected with epizootic hemorrhagic disease, a fatal virus commonly known as EHD. Huegel said rainfall creates water pools where midge flies breed. Midge […]
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Rescued osprey returns to Pleasant Hill domain, thanks to Ohio Bird Sanctuary
PERRYSVILLE — The Ohio Bird Sanctuary returned a local osprey to the wild Wednesday morning, 38 days after rescuing her from fishing line. Brett Woodard of Woody Woods Tree Service opened the cage for the release. At first, the osprey hesitated, staying inside for a few minutes before slowly making her way out. Once clear, […]