MIFFLIN — Hawks and robins and wrens — oh my. Eight members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society braved the bitter wind and snow to count birds Friday morning. The group did not just take a leisurely stroll around a park together. Instead, they split up to cover as much ground as possible and yield […]
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Your 2025 summer guide to the outdoors in north central Ohio
MANSFIELD — Summer is almost upon us and that can mean only one thing. It’s time to get out and explore. North central Ohio is widely regarded as the state’s outdoor adventure capital — and with good reason. Loudonville is the jumping-off point for Mohican State Park and the adjacent Mohican-Memorial State Forest, all readily […]
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Richland Source announces exciting pontoon boat adventure giveaway
MANSFIELD – Richland Source has unveiled a new membership campaign that offers readers a chance to win an unforgettable pontoon boat adventure. Starting Tuesday, June 18, new Source Members will be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two, 4-hour pontoon boat rentals from Charles Mill Marina or Pleasant Hill […]
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend highlights region’s natural recreation spots
MANSFIELD — From night hikes to planetarium presentations and birding boat tours, there’s something for everyone during this year’s Mohican Wildlife Weekend. Mohican Wildlife Weekend is an annual event highlighting the Greater Mohican Area located in Ohio’s Ashland and Richland Counties. Special programs feature the area’s abundant wildlife, vast recreation opportunities and diverse natural resources. Program […]
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Shelby grassroots effort cleans 18 miles of Black Fork River
John Schroeder helped organize the private, grassroots effort with an established goal to clean the Black Fork River of its obstructions.
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ODNR helping to fund new kayak launch at Charles Mill
MIFFLIN – Charles Mill Lake Park was among the recipients listed by the state in a new round of funding by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to enhance projects around Ohio. Pickleball, playgrounds, and picnic areas are just some of the fun new projects to receive funding from the ODNR NatureWorks grant program. The $1.6 […]
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Christmas Bird Count is coming to north central Ohio
ASHLAND – A holiday tradition with a conservation focus, the Christmas Bird Count was inspired by competitive 19th century Christmas “Side Hunts,” where the winners were those who hunted the most birds. Ornithologist Frank M. Chapman had a different idea, as reported by the National Audubon Society. On Christmas Day, 1900, Chapman launched a visual […]
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Glamping or demolition: An uncertain future for Johnny Appleseed amphitheater
ASHLAND — Turning the abandoned Johnny Appleseed Amphitheater into a glamping resort and wedding venue was found to be feasible earlier this year, but officials apparently don’t want to spend $11.4 million needed for the project. The 109-acre site near Charles Mill Lake underwent a months-long feasibility study earlier this year. A Chicago-based firm, Sage […]