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News Feeds for Ohio’s Park and Forest Resources

This page contains numerous news feeds for Ohio’s natural and forest resources. Due to generalizations in content search terms, some articles may be retrieved that are not relevant to the subject. Lots to see and read so be sure to scroll down.

Wayne National Forest

The Tecumseh Theater: A Theater Reborn June 7, 2026 1:53 am WHIZ - Fox 5 - Ohio By Jarrod Allen SHAWNEE, Ohio — Dozens of people converged on an historic three-story building in Perry Co. Saturday evening to be part of the building’s legacy. Tecumseh Theater, in downtown Shawnee, has spent decades in disrepair and, at one time, water …
The Nelsonville Music Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Art in the Woods June 5, 2026 10:27 am Cincinnati Magazine - Ohio The Nelsonville Music Festival hosts musicians, music fans, artists, and vendors every summer for a remote camping-centric event similar to Bonnaroo or Coachella, just in the scenic Hocking Hills. Organizers will celebrate their 20th anniversary at this …
Vivek Ramaswamy climbs into the Ohio GOP’s driver’s seat; Dave Yost loses voter fraud case May 22, 2026 7:04 pm Signal Akron The Ohio Republican Party’s new leader It’s often said a state’s governor is the de facto leader of that state’s political party. With that in mind, there’s a leadership change afoot at the Ohio Republican Party. Two actions Republican governor candidate …
Vesuvius rebuild continues May 18, 2026 4:03 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 12:00 am Monday, May 18, 2026 HEATH HARRISON/THE IRONTON TRIBUNE The bed of Lake Vesuvius, in Wayne National Forest, is seen on May 6. The lake has been dry since last year and a rebuild project is ongoing. Lake has been dry since fall 2025 …
Hailey Buzbee's death prompts Indiana AG to sue Roblox, Discord May 14, 2026 8:51 pm Newark Advocate - Ohio May 12, 2026, 12:06 p.m. ET Indiana's attorney general is suing Roblox and Discord, alleging they have inadequate protections against online predators. The lawsuit follows a case where prosecutors allege a Columbus man used the platforms to communicate …
Into the woods: Lawrence high schoolers take on Wayne National Forest May 14, 2026 2:20 pm The Daily Independent - Kentucky IRONTON Water testing, soil studies, wildflower identification and graffiti removal were all part of a day in Wayne National Forest for some Lawrence County High School students recently. It was the inaugural Lawrence County Youth Environmental Stewardship …
Ohio University Southern celebrates Class of 2026 at Graduation Recognition Ceremony May 14, 2026 1:10 am Ohio University Ohio University Southern celebrated its newest graduates at the annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony on the evening of Thursday, April 30, 2026. Graduates filled the front rows of the auditorium, with their friends, families, faculty and administrators …

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Great Council heritage festival connects Ohioans and Shawnee citizens June 7, 2026 2:22 pm WYSO - Ohio More than 300 people attended the Great Council State Park Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 6, including leaders and citizens of historic Ohio tribes who gathered to share their heritage with Ohioans. It's been two years since the opening of Great …
ODNR releases final 2026 spring wild turkey hunting season results June 7, 2026 2:43 am The Telegram - Ohio Ohio’s wild turkey hunters bagged 15,887 birds during the spring 2026 season, which concluded on Sunday, May 31, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The total statewide harvest represents all turkeys checked …
Search for missing kayaker enters third day on Ohio River June 6, 2026 3:37 pm The Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio June 6, 2026, 11:32 a.m. ET Despite over 40 hours of searching, officials said they have yet to find a capsized kayaker in the Ohio River. The New Richmond Fire Department has closed a boat ramp and urged boats passing through the nearly 4-mile-long search …
Numbers decrease for Richland County hunters amid muddy spring turkey season June 6, 2026 3:35 pm Richland Source - Ohio MANSFIELD — Luck was not on the side of Richland County’s spring turkey hunters, who saw their number dwindle amid a muddy season, according to statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local hunters bagged 190 birds during the …
Xenia Township site of snakebite June 6, 2026 9:36 am Xenia Daily Gazette - Ohio XENIA TOWNSHIP — A Xenia Township man said he was bitten by a rattlesnake, forcing the Xenia Township Fire Department to respond Sunday, May 31. Fire Chief Greg Beegle said the department could not confirm whether it actually was a rattlesnake, but said …
Ohio River search for missing kayaker turns from rescue to recovery June 6, 2026 4:44 am FOX19 - Ohio NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (WXIX) - Rescue crews continue their search of the Ohio River Friday for a kayaker who vanished in the water Thursday afternoon, according to the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office is assisting the Ohio Department of …
Hamilton Police begin death investigation after man found dead inside house June 6, 2026 2:21 am WLWT 5 - Ohio Hamilton Police begin death investigation after man found dead inside house TIME NOW. 642. LET’S KICK OFF NEWS TO GO WITH A LOOK AT JUST A FEW OF THE BIG STORIES WE’RE TRACKING RIGHT NOW. A LOT GOING ON. WE’VE GOT OUR LAST FULLY SUNNY DAY BEFORE. WE DO …

Ohio State Forests

ODNR celebrates historic trees with America 250 Events June 2, 2026 7:50 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary through a series of events highlighting historic trees that have stood witness to the birth and growth of the United States. “These events …
Scholarships and sponsorships available for Camp Canopy May 25, 2026 7:21 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is highlighting scholarship and sponsorship opportunities for Ohio high school students interested in attending Camp Canopy, Ohio’s premier forestry and wildlife camp, this summer. “Camp …
‘A Day In The Woods’ offers ‘Forest Soils: From Trees to Trails’ program May 24, 2026 10:01 pm The Telegram - Ohio The “A Day In The Woods” series is offering an engaging, hands-on workshop entitled “Forest Soils: From Trees to Trails,” designed for woodland owners and forest enthusiasts who want a deeper understanding of what lies beneath their feet. This hands-on …
Students take a break from classroom for ‘Outdoor Days’ May 19, 2026 7:44 am Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia Linda Harris OUTDOOR DAYS –More than 350 Jefferson County fifth graders spent a few hours in the great outdoors recently, watching bottle rockets launch and learning about litter, recycling, fishing, pollinators, wildland firefighting and even archery as …
Corning's Alyssa Kiefer named Ohio State outstanding senior May 12, 2026 4:28 am Zanesville Times Recorder - Ohio May 8, 2026, 5:12 a.m. ET Alyssa Kiefer of Corning was named one of 13 Outstanding Seniors by the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education and Leadership at The Ohio State University. Kiefer, a community leadership major with a specialization in …
Ohio Forestry Association holds annual meeting and selects new leadership May 12, 2026 4:00 am Farm and Dairy COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Forestry Association held its annual meeting and awards luncheon last month at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. Loggers, hardwood manufacturers, forestry professionals and tree farmers from across the state gathered to hear important …
Ohio seeks teen volunteers for advisers on conservation May 11, 2026 5:41 am The Vindicator - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is calling on young conservationists to join a team of high school student leaders to form the next class of the Conservation Teen Advisory Council. This council allows students to peek behind the curtain of ODNR. …

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

'Spectacular' and 'natural gem' Ohio parks rank among the best in US June 3, 2026 5:21 pm The Daily Record - Ohio June 3, 2026, 11:35 a.m. ET Two Ohio parks were named among the nation's best in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Mohican State Park ranked No. 2 and Hocking Hills State Park ranked No. 4 in the poll. Ohio was the only state to have …
ODNR creates new trail at Mohican State Park with messages from Ohioans who died while at war May 26, 2026 4:12 pm WOSU - Ohio As part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to recognize Ohio’s military members in a new "Letters to Home Trail." The trail will be built at Mohican State Forest near the Mohican Memorial Shrine …
Ohio Department of Natural Resources hosts events for America 250 April 1, 2026 8:42 pm CIty Scene Columbus - Ohio From Lake Erie, to its 76 state parks, to its miles of biking and hiking trails, Ohio has no shortage of beautiful outdoor spaces to explore and appreciate. In celebration of America 250, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has planned more …
Greater Mohican Audubon Society keeps citizen science, birding alive with Christmas Bird Count December 20, 2025 6:35 pm Richland Source - Ohio MIFFLIN — Hawks and robins and wrens — oh my. Eight members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society braved the bitter wind and snow to count birds Friday morning. The group did not just take a leisurely stroll around a park together. Instead, they split up …
ODNR announces America 250 Celebration events November 24, 2025 9:52 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio As part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is proud to share a full schedule of events starting in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ohio’s public …
Memorial shrine to hold Sunday event September 27, 2025 4:40 am The Herald Star - Ohio A SPECIAL MEMORIAL — The Mohican Memorial Shrine, located in Loudonville was built with funds raised by more than 60,000 members of women’s clubs throughout Ohio. The shrine was erected to honor Ohioans who died fighting for this country’s freedom. -- …

Shawnee State Forest

Why you rarely see the hairy-tailed mole in Ohio June 6, 2026 11:46 am The Daily Record - Ohio June 6, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET Ohio is home to three mole species: the eastern mole, the hairy-tailed mole and the star-nosed mole. The hairy-tailed mole, which prefers wooded habitats, was likely the most common mole in Ohio before European settlement. Moles …
Jenny Richards receives “Environmental Educator of the Year” Award April 26, 2026 1:48 am People’s Defender - Ohio News Release Jenny Richards, longtime naturalist at Shawnee State Park with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), has been named Environmental Educator of the Year by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO), a nonprofit organization …
John Martin Uldrich April 21, 2026 4:05 pm The Scioto Voice - Ohio John Martin Uldrich, 40 of Chillicothe, Ohio, suffered a heart attack in his sleep and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus of Nazareth on Friday morning, April 17, 2026. John was born on January 19, 1986 in Mayfield Heights to the late Dennis …
New 'Ohio Stream Guide' offers deep dive into state's waterways, history February 14, 2026 11:04 am The Daily Record - Ohio Feb. 14, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET Ohio has 60,000 miles of waterways, with many high-quality streams located in the central part of the state. A new, second edition of "The Ohio Stream Guide" has been released, offering a comprehensive look at the …
One last glimpse of fall from Copperhead Fire Tower November 11, 2025 12:21 am WSAZ - West Virginia SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – In just the space of a weekend, it feels like it was farewell to fall and hello winter. Last Friday was our last chance to enjoy what was left of all the colors of autumn before the wind, rain and snow. We had a bird’s-eye view …
Ohio’s Shawnee State Park rich in scenery and wildlife November 1, 2025 7:29 pm The Press - Ohio Art Weber Way down on the great Ohio River, near its joining with the Scioto River, is Ohio’s greatest protected forest. It’s a forest within a bigger forest. Shawnee State Park, with its many amenities which invite visitors to the region, is 1,168 …
Where to find the best fall colors in Ohio right now October 18, 2025 1:00 am FOX28 - Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio is putting on a spectacular fall show as peak leaf-peeping season sweeps across the state. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ fall color viewer, much of southern and eastern Ohio has reached peak or near- …

Zaleski State Forest

‘A Day In The Woods’ offers ‘Forest Soils: From Trees to Trails’ program May 24, 2026 10:01 pm The Telegram - Ohio The “A Day In The Woods” series is offering an engaging, hands-on workshop entitled “Forest Soils: From Trees to Trails,” designed for woodland owners and forest enthusiasts who want a deeper understanding of what lies beneath their feet. This hands-on …
Hotel McArthur historic renovation to continue thanks to $5 million in new grant funds February 21, 2026 12:41 am WOUB Public Media - Ohio Hotel McArthur historic renovation to continue thanks to $5 million in new grant funds By: Amanda Pirani Posted on: Friday, February 20, 2026 < < Back to MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After a fire caused severe damage to Hotel …
Bald eagle comeback results in four nests in Athens February 9, 2026 5:43 am The Post - Ohio American bald eagles are an incredible sight to see, even with their population increasing significantly over the years. Athens’ bald eagles are often spotted, flying majestically through the air or perched on a tree after being considered endangered on a …
Trees to Textbooks program generates $654,000 for Vinton County governments November 29, 2025 2:59 am The Telegram - Ohio Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz and members of the Ohio Division of Forestry recently visited Vinton County South Elementary School to present a Trees to Textbooks program check. Vinton County governments received $654,066. …
New state record striped bass certified November 28, 2025 1:27 pm Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal By Dan Armitage Despite being many years since Kiser Lake, a small impoundment in Champaign County, has been stocked with striped bass – not the more popular hybrids – the lake has produced Ohio’s newest state record. The new state record striper, …
Red Diamond Plant employees volunteer to support annual Buckeye Hero Hunt November 19, 2025 12:37 am The Telegram - Ohio From Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, the Red Diamond Plant near Zaleski proudly hosted a truly special tradition — the annual Buckeye Ohio Hero Hunt. This meaningful event honors our nation’s disabled veterans with a weekend of camaraderie, healing and outdoor …
ODNR hosts special Veterans’ Archery Hunt at Zaleski State Forest October 28, 2025 8:06 pm The Telegram - Ohio Sixteen Ohio veterans, supported by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and many volunteers, recently participated in a guided archery hunt for white-tailed deer at Zaleski State Forest in Vinton County. (Photo Courtesy of the Ohio Department …

Ohio Wildlife

Police: 3 people killed, 1 injured following house fire in Mercer County June 7, 2026 4:58 pm WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania Police: 3 people killed, 1 injured following house fire in Mercer County FOR ENDANGERED SUMATRAN TIGER CUBS RECENTLY MAKING THEIR DEBUT AT AN INDONESIAN ZOO, THE CUBS, THREE MALES AND ONE FEMALE, WERE BORN ON MARCH 23RD AT SAFARI PARK IN THE EAST JAVA …
Spring turkey hunt stats for central Ohio and the rest of the state June 7, 2026 12:51 pm AOL Ohio's surviving wild turkeys are continuing on their wild business after the state's hunters took care of theirs. Hunters checked 15,887 turkeys by spring season's end May 31, the Ohio Division of Wildlife reported. That's counting a two- …
From the Back Forty: Roaches, Bears, and Maine’s Graham Platner June 7, 2026 11:45 am Liberty Nation News Fans weighed in and were not at all unhappy. Those who do not care for sponsored sports beyond the Pee-Wee league had a moment of hope. More spending on schools, parks, and healthcare after seeing the Obama Presidential Library – well, yeah. A lot of that …
Numbers show how successful Ohio's turkey hunters have been June 7, 2026 10:41 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio June 7, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET Ohio's spring turkey hunting numbers tell a story. One throughline of the latest totals is that the number of wild turkeys in the state appears to be stable. Another lesson of the latest turkey hunting season is that the …
A walk in the Bluffton University Nature Preserve June 7, 2026 7:58 am Bluffton Icon - Ohio By Paula Scott The recent announcement by Bluffton University regarding the removal of invasive shrubs at the Nature Preserve,10625 Augsburger Road, piqued my interest. It named several species of shrubs including autumn olive and bush honeysuckle, which …
Pretty flower blooming across the Midwest is an invasive impostor, Wisconsin gardener warns June 7, 2026 6:11 am The Cool Down - Oregon "It can take over an entire, like, woodland area or a ditch along the road." by Hope NguyenJune 7, 2026 A Wisconsin gardener is warning that a showy spring flower seen around the Midwest is not the native wildflower many people think it is. In a …
ODNR releases final 2026 spring wild turkey hunting season results June 7, 2026 2:43 am The Telegram - Ohio Ohio’s wild turkey hunters bagged 15,887 birds during the spring 2026 season, which concluded on Sunday, May 31, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The total statewide harvest represents all turkeys checked …

Hiking in Ohio

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS June 7, 2026 4:23 pm Urbana Daily Citizen - Ohio CHAMPAIGN COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS List submitted by the Champaign County Library staff The following events are scheduled to take place at the Champaign County Library, 1060 Scioto Street, Urbana: Creative Corner- Monday, June 8th 10:00am Teens and adults …
What powers the Village? June 7, 2026 1:01 pm Yellow Springs News - Ohio Where does Yellow Springs get its electricity? How much of it is generated through renewable means? And how do our sources for electricity affect our monthly bills? Village Council got answers to these questions and others ahead of the group’s last meeting …
Southwest Airlines Just Launched a New Puerto Rico Flight and Is Adding Another, Opening Up Easier Access to Beaches, Rainforest Trails and Old San Juan June 7, 2026 2:21 am Caribbean Journal The blue cobblestones of Old San Juan are packed long before lunch. At El Yunque National Forest, the sound of waterfalls carries through the trees. Along the west coast in Rincón, surfers paddle out beneath orange evening skies. Puerto Rico has become one …
Historical society celebrates history of W.Va. Miners’ Vacation with fish fry fundraiser June 6, 2026 5:40 pm West Virginia Explorer HINTON, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Historical Society will celebrate a cherished tradition of life in southern West Virginia with a community fish fry and historical program on Saturday, June 13, at the Summers County Memorial Building in downtown Hinton …
Joseph Miller June 6, 2026 12:43 pm Valley News - New Hampshire Joseph Miller North Haverhill, NH – Joseph P. Miller, 72, passed away on May 28th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital due to injuries sustained from an automobile collision while out riding his bicycle. He …
Brian J. Heller June 6, 2026 2:58 am Logan-Hocking Times - Ohio Brian J. Heller Brian J. Heller, age 49, of London, Ohio, passed away June 2, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Brian was born April 19, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio. Brian loved playing D&D, board games, and family game and movie …
Urban Trail Coffee Co. moves headquarters to McCandless, debuts outdoor cafe June 5, 2026 7:23 pm Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania It’s a bit of a break in the path for the usually mobile Urban Trail Coffee Co., which debuted a new outdoor cafe June 1 at its new headquarters in McCandless. Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, the outdoor cafe at 8200 Perry Highway is in …