Boating Safety Education Course Offered The Ohio Boating Education Course will be offered June 22, 2013 at The Rocky Fork State Park Activity Center, Bainbridge, Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft. The fee for the course is $5 which covers the cost of course materials. Interested persons may register to take the course by calling 740-353-7668.
The Ohio Boating Education Course covers a variety of boating topics such as the navigatio...
Bobcat Sightings in Ohio on the Rise The number of verified bobcat sightings in Ohio in 2012 increased to 169, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This marks the third consecutive year that more 100 verified bobcat sightings were recognized in the state.
ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists verified 136 and 106 sightings in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Of the 169 verified sightings in 2012, most occurred in Noble County and the counties immediately ad...
National Fishing, Boating and Beach Safety Week: Ohio Officials Urge Safety and Insurance Reviews It’s National Fishing, Boating and Beach Safety Week and Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director James Zehringer are asking Ohioans to conduct an insurance and safety review before enjoying the fun and sun at the state’s 77 beaches and 64 inland lakes and Lake Erie, this summer. More than 4.25 million people visited Ohio State Park beaches last year.
“Summ...
Applications Being Accepted for Ohio’s Controlled Deer and Waterfowl Hunts Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio’s 2013-2014 controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts.
All applicants, youth and adult, must possess a 2013-2014 hunting license and meet the age req...
Black Bear Sightings Increase in Southeast Ohio ATHENS, OH – Last year, approximately 65 different black bears were confirmed in the Buckeye State according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. While the population of Ohio’s largest mammal may not exactly increase in 2013, sightings of black bears are expected to rise in the summer months.
During spring and summer months, young male black bears disperse to find their own territory. Jim Hill, wildlife m...
Gene Bennett Baseball Classic scheduled in June PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The 4th Annual Gene Bennett Baseball Classic (GBBC) sponsored by Shawnee State University is scheduled for Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16.
Bennett is a Scioto County native who became the Cincinnati Reds second longest tenured employee as scouting supervisor for Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Indiana.
He signed many notable players including Don Gullett, Barry Larkin, Paul O’Neill, Jeff Russell, Chris Sabo and ...
SEOIAAA Awards Scholarships The Southeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Association
(SEOIAAA) has awarded four $500.00 scholarships this year. This year’s
recipients include Ben Arnold (Wheelersburg), Alexandra McFarland
(Peebles), Jessica Monroe (East), and Sydney Stapleton (Oak Hill).
Ben Arnold is the son of Mark (AD at Clay) and Kitty Rose of Wheelersburg
and Nathan and Mary Arnold of Coolville. Ben is a 2013 graduate of
Wheelersburg HS. ...
Free Boat Safety Inspections Offered to Start 2013 Boating Season New boating safety video available The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering free boat safety inspections during Memorial Day weekend as well as May and June at public boat launch ramps and during special events statewide. The agency also released a new promotional video about safety boating.
“Start the boating season safe,” said Rodger Norcross, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft. “We encourage boaters to take advantage of a free safety inspection to...
Eastern High’s Brown signs to play for RedStorm University of Rio Grande volleyball head coach Billina Donaldson has announced the signing of Eastern High School’s Chandler Brown for the 2013 season.
Brown, a 5-foot-7 outside hitter, was a major contributor for head coach Janet Day’s Eagles, who finished the 2012 campaign at 27-1 after losing to to eventual state runner-up Kidron Central Christian in the Ohio Division IV state semifinals.
Brown ranked second on the team in digs with 21...
Public Comments Accepted for Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area Management Plan The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking public input on the recently revised draft management plan for the Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area. This draft updates the plan’s time period from 2013 through 2023.
“Recent changes to the wilderness area law require revisions be made to the management plan at Shawnee State Forest,” said Robert Boyles, state forester and chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry. “The most notable...
