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.
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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.
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Rain or shine: Ohio Bird Sanctuary celebrates with Fall Family Fest
The annual event highlights the Ohio Bird Sanctuary and its trails during the fall season. It also offered activities to guests of all ages.
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary Fall Family Fest set for Oct. 12
LEXINGTON — The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is hosting a fun family day on Saturday, Oct. 12. This is an annual event to highlight the Sanctuary and its trails during the beautiful fall season. It’s a great event for all ages and abilities. The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is located at 3774 Orweiler Rd., Mansfield. Fast facts What: Fall Family […]
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary opens Avian Encounters Area
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Ohio Bird Sanctuary unveiled a new Avian Encounters Area and a refurbished avian hospital and visitors center.
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Richland County Dog Warden’s Office gets 26 new canines in three days
MANSFIELD — Missy Houghton doesn’t have a “no vacancy” sign at her office. But if the Richland County dog warden did have such a sign, it would be fully illuminated. Houghton said Wednesday morning the local dog warden and adoption center at 810 N. Home Road took in 26 dogs during a three-day period that […]