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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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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Water quality volunteers’ training set for April 29 at Pleasant Hill Lake
PERRYSVILLE — Volunteers with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) take an active role in water quality. The next Lake Monitor Volunteer training will be held Tuesday, April 29 at Pleasant Hill Lake. Richland SWCD partners with the Ohio Lake Management Society-Citizen Lake Awareness and Monitoring (OLMS-CLAM) for training and equipment. Volunteers will learn […]
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Hunter building deer stand reports Bigfoot sighting in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Andrew Baum said he has spent much of his life in the outdoors. He had never seen anything like the creature he saw on Dec. 28, in a Washington Township field. The 35-year-old Mansfield man, perched in a 17-foot high tree stand, believes he saw a Bigfoot walking purposely and quickly across the […]
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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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Mohican offers unique Thanksgiving dinner option
PERRYSVILLE — Looking for a place to enjoy a table full of turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and more without the fuss of cleaning up afterwards? Let the lodges serve your Thanksgiving feast as Ohio State Parks serve the perfect setting for your meal. In north central Ohio, that means a trip […]