LOUDONVILLE — The new Mohican State Park Visitor Center is taking shape, bringing an exciting addition to one of Ohio’s most beloved state parks. Despite winter’s chill, construction crews have continued their work, steadily advancing toward an anticipated late 2025 opening. The ODNR Division of Engineering and construction crews are nearing completion of the truss installation, a key milestone in […]
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Morrow County’s Ready-for-Hire takes summer program on the road
CARDINGTON – Morrow County’s Ready-for-Hire summer program, held at the Tomorrow Center, offers enriching experiences that prepare students for careers and life after high school. This summer the program offered a diverse range of learning experiences through eight field trips focusing on career readiness and practical skills. Students had the chance to engage in activities […]
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Registration opens for Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend at Mohican
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. PERRYSVILLE — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has opened registration for the 10th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend. The three-day event is set to take place at the breathtaking Mohican State Park Lodge & Conference Center from Sept. […]
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Mohican State Park to open new visitor center in Fall of 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first posted at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. LOUDONVILLE — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) broke ground last week and will soon begin construction for a new visitor center at Mohican State Park. “We are thrilled to begin work on the new visitor center at Mohican State […]
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Awards presented at 17th annual Truman-Kennedy Breakfast in Shelby
SHELBY – The Shelby Area Democratic Club announced their annual award winners at their Truman- Kennedy Breakfast on May 18th. “Never have we two winners who so thoroughly embodied the spirit of the awards,” Democratic Club President John Makley said. Deena Hamilton, Founder and Executive Director of Love on a Mission, won the Profiles in Courage […]
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Time to make plans for solar eclipse viewing
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was a compilation of information from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Be sure to make your plans early for the total solar eclipse on April 8. There are many Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) locations that will provide a great backdrop for the astronomical event. “This total solar […]
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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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Leaf seekers find an inviting destination at Mohican State Park
PERRYSVILLE — The colors seemed to come alive over the weekend as the autumn temperatures dipped. North central Ohio is entering its peak color period and one of the best spots to take in the scenery is Mohican State Park. Take a twilight owl hike, create the ultimate s’more, canoe along a lazy river or fly […]
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ODNR: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Ohio’s state parks
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — There’s still plenty of adventure and relaxation to be found at Ohio State Parks as the summer comes to a close. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft has organized more than 200 events […]