For the past two decades high drama has played out at Pleasant Hill Lake as the osprey population soared.
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Property Transfers: West Creek Conservancy scores big on former Camp Covert property for $2.6 million
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — West Creek Conservancy purchased 1366 Orweiler Road and V/L on Orweiler Road from Camp Covert for $2.6 million. The property sits next to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary (OBS), which was a key factor in the decision to purchase the land, said Derek Schafer, executive director of West Creek Conservancy. West Creek Conservancy […]
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Ohio drivers can support Ohio Bird Sanctuary with specialty plates
Support the Ohio Bird Sanctuary by getting a specialty license plate and help fund conservation with your next renewal.
Posted inBusiness
Chamber Small Business of the Year winner to be announced at Dec. 9 event
MANSFIELD — The Board of Directors and Small Business of the Year Committee of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development will soon honor and celebrate all small businesses and name their 2025 Small Business of the Year Recipients. The event will be held on Dec. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the […]
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Nature, art & community shine at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s fall festival
LEXINGTON — Close your eyes and picture a movie scene where an eagle soars across the sky. The majestic screech you hear probably seems like it’s coming from the eagle — but 7-year-old Luke Kennan knows better. “It’s a red-tailed hawk!” he said excitedly at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s (OBS) annual fall festival on Saturday. […]
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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, […]
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News Man Weekly: Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Richland County Fair and rejected rezone
MANSFIELD — The News Man Weekly Podcast turns the big 60 this week! In this week’s News Man Weekly, our 60th episode, we recap the top local headlines — from the 175th Richland County Fair wrapping up with a record-breaking junior fair auction to Mansfield City Council rejecting a proposed rezoning on the city’s north side. […]
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Galion arborist helps Ohio Bird Sanctuary rescue osprey tangled in Pleasant Hill fishing line
Brett Woodard, owner and operator of Woody Woods Tree Service, helped rescue an injured osprey from its nest 45 feet above ground.
Posted inEducation
Western Elementary’s ‘respectful, responsible and ready’ students enjoy Ohio Bird Sanctuary visit
LEXINGTON — Shelly Knapp’s first grade students sat on the gymnasium floor and watched as Abby Yates crouched down, holding a bowl of hay with a small turtle inside. The visit from Yates and several residents of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary was a reward for students’ good behavior as part of the school’s Positive Behavioral […]
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Bird Sanctuary founder Gail Laux wins 2025 Chairman’s award
MANSFIELD — Gail Laux struggled to come up with a word for how she felt besides “humbled” after earning the Richland Area Chamber’s Chairman’s Award Wednesday night.