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Events calendar Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:46PMJuly 17 Hike for Health. Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset. Brisk hike on park trails. Meet at the Pumphouse Trail Parking Area. 1-2 p.m. 1-814-352-8649 or RA-laurelhillenved@state.pa.us .
Children have fun, learn at Salvation Army camp Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:35AMCARROLLTON -- On June 17, 25 children got up early, boarded a charter bus loaded up with snacks and movies and left for Camp Northeast Ohio Salvation Army for a week filled with swimming, canoeing, hiking, outside sport activities and arts and crafts.
Weevils unleashed Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:46AMThousands of tiny water beetles are being released into eight Sudbury lakes this summer to eat their way through an invasion of Eurasian milfoil overrunning many water bodies.[...]
Swimming, canoeing & tunes on the trail Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:20AMGet weekly updates on select events and activities happening in northern Ohio national, state and county parks.
Event: Geauga Campfire and Nighthike Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:02AMGet weekly updates on select events and activities happening in northern Ohio national, state and county parks.
Hot day turns into slog Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:47AMBlade outdoors editor Steve Pollick and a small team are canoeing 130 miles of the Maumee River this week from Fort Wayne, Ind., to Toledo and will be reporting daily on the journey.
Camp Lejnar hosts its final Girl Scouts day camp (with videos) Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:08PMThursday marked Camp Lejnar’s last official day for Girl Scout day camp as the site is preparing to close later this year.
International visitors add to experience at Hiram House Camp Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:28PMFifteen international campers -- representing Brazil, Russia and Nepal -- are among those attending Hiram House Camp in Moreland Hills this week.
Event: Acoustic Wednesdays Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:55PMGet weekly updates on select events and activities happening in northern Ohio national, state and county parks.
Generosity abounds on river Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:32PMBlade outdoors editor Steve Pollick and a small team are canoeing 130 miles of the Maumee River this week from Fort Wayne, Ind., to Toledo and will be reporting daily on the journey.
Annual canoe adventure shows off canal Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:08AMGREATER AKRON — The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Cargill Canoe Adventure is set for July 16 beginning at 8 a.m. (rain or shine).
Venture Outdoors grant enables planting at park Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:27PMOHIOVILLE — A $1,000 grant from Venture Outdoors will enable volunteers to plant trees and wildflowers at the Lock 57 park on Thursday.
Plenty to learn about river Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:33AMBlade outdoors editor Steve Pollick and a small team are canoeing 130 miles of the Maumee River this week from Fort Wayne, Ind., to Toledo and will be reporting daily on the journey.
Afloat in summer fun Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:36PMDown deep, the growing popularity of handpowered watercraft such as kayaks and canoes may have something to do with a need to reconnect with the waterside of nature.On the other hand, it could be nothing more complex than the fact that they are fun to use, relatively inexpensive, durable, and usable on many types of water where powerboats just are not appropriate or able to navigate.In any case ...
Events: Campfires, fishing, & dragonflys Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:12AMGet weekly updates on select events and activities happening in northern Ohio national, state and county parks.
Salvation Army camp available Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 11:18PMA free Salvation Army Camp is available for children ages 6 through 12, from July 15 through July 20. The Northeastern Ohio Salvation Army Camp is in Carrolton, and organizers will provide free transportation from Willowick to and from the camp.
MDA Kicks off 56th Summer Camp Season Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 1:36PMTUCSON, Ariz., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced that some 4,000 youngsters with muscular dystrophy and related diseases will be attending week-long MDA summer camp sessions between now and Sept. 3.
Canoe renter also horseman, coach Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 1:02PMThere aren’t too many men who are as physically active and driven as Ron Mullikin, who co-owns Bellbrook Canoe Rental with his wife, Cheryl. Mullikin lifts canoes, kayaks and tubes at the business, shovels out horse stalls and carries feed bags at the 50-acre family horse farm, and as Wilmington College women’s volleyball coach pitches hundreds of balls to team members.“It’s real hard having two ...
Salvation Army Camp available Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 11:01PMA free Salvation Army Camp is available for children ages 6 through 12, from July 15 through July 20.
Lake Erie’s dead walleyes not a problem anymore, biologist says Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 6:01PMThere still are people talking about the many dead walleyes floating on Lake Erie and washing up on the shore.“That’s pretty much over,” said fisheries biologist Travis Hartman. “It was a concern a few weeks ago, but it’s not the problem that some people thought it was.”
Local nature lover finds career in her passion Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 9:03AMAshlee Schmitt has a real passion and love for the outdoors, which is why she loves her job as with the Greene County Park District.The 2002 Beavercreek High School graduate started working as a naturalist with the park district after graduating in the spring of 2006 from Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio with a double major in natural and historical interpretation and in wildlife management.
Ohio State's boathouse opens today at Griggs Reservoir Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 7:36PMThe $5.2 million boathouse flanking Griggs Reservoir officially opens Saturday.The Ohio State University women's rowing team and the Greater Columbus Rowing Associationalready are using th
A moment to soar with the eagles Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 7:39AMA young bald eagle soars over Green Creek during one of the Sandusky County Park District's Canoeing with the Eagles trips last week. / James Proffitt/News Herald
Area woman part of race team that finished fourth in recent regatta Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 10:22PM Mary Jo Monte competed in a four-man open mixed team through the Panama Canal.
Coshocton County farmers wait to plant cash crop Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 5:06PMCOSHOCTON -- Boon or bust. What's the verdict on the fact there are seven rivers in Coshocton County? They're great for fishing, floating and canoeing. They also hold the water table up when weather is dry. Right now, however, they've got area farmers anxiously waiting for the next step: spring planting.
Esmark to expand to $9 million HQ Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 11:00PMEsmark Inc. plans to build a $9 million headquarters building in Sewickley to support its expanding businesses.
Salvation Army has kids’ camp in June Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 11:31PMThe Salvation Army’s Port Clinton Service Center is accepting 21 applications for Camp NEOSA, which will run from June 17 to 22.
Workers moving on after busy winter Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 10:17PMAdam Beasterfield. Noah Chutz. Craig Creamer. EAGLE COUNTY — It's that time of year again. The last wave of visitors is hitting town, locals are enjoying their last days of spring skiing, and many businesses are preparing to close up for mud season.
Four Seasons — Stark Parks starts century hiking club Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 7:06AMWant to “Hike a Hundred” in Stark Parks?
Endowment will help fund Little Miami River cleanup Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 11:03AMSUGARCREEK TWP., Greene County — Hope Taft loves the outdoors, so living along the Little Miami River is ideal.Whether Ohio’s former first lady is canoeing with her daughter, Anna, or just enjoying nature, Taft is a big advocate for the environment.
Show lures fans of sport, travel and outdoors (videos) Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 12:18AMShelley Crant, who lives near the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel Island in Florida, and thoroughly enjoys it, just wrapped up a three-day weekend in Euclid.
LaVerne Moore Jenkins, 95, retired teacher Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 6:30AMLaVerne Jenkins of Kenmore, a retired teacher, died Wednesday in Kenmore Mercy Hospital following a stroke. She was 95. Born in Kent, Ohio, the former LaVerne Moore graduated from Kent State University with a teaching degree in business education.
Life saver: River Valley students learn CPR Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 11:02PM• Visit the American Heart Association at heart.org and search for CPR for more information. River Valley Middle School seventh-grader Daniel Jones practices CPR Tuesday morning. The first aid skill is taught as a unit in their swimming class.
About town - Jan. 30, 2011 Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 9:19PMDanny Mickelson of Bismarck celebrated his Eagle Scout award on Jan. 9 in an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at New Song Church.
Pipeline to Sundance: Collaboration is key to Seattle's indie filmmakers Saturday, January 15, 2011 @ 9:12PMLynn Shelton, Megan Griffiths, Todd Rohal, Ben Kasulke and others are members of an active filmmaking community in Seattle that's finding success on the independent-movie circuit — including Park City, Utah's, prestigious Sundance Film Festival.
Wallace Blanchard Jr. Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 12:29AMWallace Blanchard Jr. of Winchester, a World War II veteran and retired engineer, died Dec. 24 under hospice care...
Amputee crash victim training to pedal 700 miles Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 7:10AMCINCINNATI -- Beads of sweat popped out on Scott Lane's forehead as he pumped the pedals of the stationary bike.
Crash victim sets big goal Saturday, December 25, 2010 @ 12:21PMScott Lane is training to ride a bike 700 miles to raise money to help children who have lost limbs attend a summer camp in Warren County. Having lost the lower part of his left leg in a traffic accident seven months ago, he'll be able to use both legs once he's fitted with a prosthetic limb.
What a Weekend: Events in St. Lucie County, Dec. 3-Dec. 6 Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 3:56PMLike the song says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ," with holiday sales in lots of stores and holiday lights on lots of houses. (One of my neighbors has a blow-up snowman scene with strobe lights like Studio 54 circa 1980.) There are lots of holiday-related activities this weekend, too, more than I've got space to write about. So make sure you look through the list in the Events ...
Marion makes GOBA's 2011 tour Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 7:22AMCOLUMBUS -- The 23rd annual Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure will roll through Marion this summer. An anticipated 3,000 riders will start gathering for the tour June 18 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. The tour starts June 19 and will return to Kenton on June 25 after passing through Marion, Delaware, London and Bellefontaine.
Youth small game hunting season on in full force Monday, October 25, 2010 @ 7:11AMYouth small game hunting season is in its second day. Hopefully, you made it out Saturday with a young person to hunt. You still have a chance today if you are reading this in the early morning. If you can't make it this time, you still have Oct. 30 and 31 to get them out hunting. Youth hunting has a few rules to this, so listen up. First, the youth has to have a valid Youth Hunting license. The ...
Teams work in the wilderness on emergency-medicine skills Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 9:18PMAfter hiking, canoeing and saving two victims, Dr. Seth Krupp and his colleagues were confronted by another wilderness emergency: A poisonous...
Big Run Bridge rededicated Tuesday, October 5, 2010 @ 10:15AMGAMBIER -- A rededication ceremony at the Big Run Bridge, south of Gambier, on Monday morning officially opened the structure for public use as a pedestrian bridge.
Museum’s Brown Bag speaker wears his badges proudly Thursday, September 30, 2010 @ 10:19PMScott Sandrock has had plenty of memorable experiences since joining the Boy Scouts nearly 50 years ago. None, however, could top seeing his sons, Paul and Chris, become Eagle Scouts, the highest attainable rank in scouting.
Funds sought for canoeing trails Wednesday, September 29, 2010 @ 2:46AMMetro Parks has plans to increase boat access for Akron, Barberton
Trapping association honors Jewett man for contributions Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 11:31PMJEWETT - John "Bugs" Vargo of Jewett has played a leading role in shaping the practice of trapping in Ohio. He was honored for his accomplishments during the Ohio State Trappers Convention Sept. 10. "This very special recognition is well-deserved.
Local headlines for September 10 Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 8:34PMMusic and motorcycles join forces today SPRINGFIELD - In the mood for some “all-night camping and all-day canoeing,” with live rock music and motorcycles?
PerchFest chef has tips for flavorful fried yellow perch: Outdoors Note Book Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 5:00PMWalleye are the most popular catch from Lake Erie. Few will dispute yellow perch are the most flavorful.
Local teen teaching life jacket safety Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:14AMDoug Lindley/Idaho State Journal Doug Lindley/Idaho State Journal Karis DeWalt, 13, is teaching 3rd and 4th graders at Grace Lutheran Church water safety and the proper use of life jackets while boating. This is part of her Making a Difference project at Grace Lutheran School.
From the Charles, rowing with Iraq Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:48AMCommunity Rowing, Inc. , the ambitious rowing organization based in the gorgeous wood-sheathed Harry Parker Boathouse on the Charles River in Brighton, is reaching far beyond the Bay State's shores. Bruce Harold Smith, the executive director, just returned from a rowing trip in northern Iraq, where he helped train Olympic rowing coaches and rowers. Smith worked with young Iraqi rowers on Lake ...