It’s late March and the ice has been off for a while. The next couple of months will be a flurry of fishing action with water temperatures on the rise from the mid-30s all the way into the 60s. As an avid catfish angler, I do not dedicate much time to the tastier species once […]
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Lucas student learns the road to success rolls through ingenuity
LUCAS — Isaac Neff always thought welding things together would be fun and educational. Isaac, from Lucas, is a senior at Pioneer in the welding program. His instructor is Kip Stevens. Stevens loves it when his students take great pride and interest in the program. Isaac watched a program on YouTube recently and loved the […]
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Ohio has a rich water history from Erie Canal to boating & fishing on Ohio River and Lake Erie
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. With the calendar about to turn and warmer weather just around the corner, many Ohioans are leaning into the boating season. This state has an interesting history with its waterways. Prior to the late 1800s, most boating in Ohio was a […]
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Take a look at East Main Street Shelby in 1907
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2015. It’s not always easy to see history in a cityscape where people are always showing off the latest vehicles and popular trends in appearance. But sometimes a particular window on the past opens up and what seems current is suddenly cast into a perspective […]
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World famous sportsman Al Linder will speak at 32nd Resurrection Breakfast
MANSFIELD — It’s a message Al Linder has been planning to deliver in Richland County for three years. The 78-year-old sportsman and fishing industry innovator is the scheduled guest speaker at the 32nd Greater Mansfield Area Resurrection Breakfast on Saturday, April 16, one day before Easter. Linder, whose “Lindy Rig” has helped millions of outdoorsmen […]
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Ashland horse sale draws attendance from across U.S., Canada
ASHLAND – Morgan horse breeder Al Davison, based in Ontario, Canada, stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the Coliseum of the Ashland County Fairgrounds Friday, awaiting the sale of one of the seven horses he brought to auction. Davison is one of thousands attending the Buckeye Morgan Horse Sale March 25 and 26. Some people, such as Davison, […]
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Here’s how to prevent your reef tank from getting dirty so quickly
Reef tanks are beautiful additions to any home. Their colorful corals and inhabitants provide a natural and calming atmosphere and they serve as wonderful conversation pieces. However, these tanks come with one frequent problem — they quickly get dirty. Whether it’s excessive algae, cloudy water, or sand and dirt covering your coral frags and rocks, […]