Editor’s Note: This story started with a reader question submitted through Open Source, our platform for community-driven reporting. Have a question of your own? Click here to submit. DELAWARE — There are over 65 parks across Delaware County that are managed by cities, townships and the county-wide Preservation Parks district. Bigger cities, including Delaware, Powell, […]
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ODNR to stock rainbow trout in 4 Delaware County lakes starting March 18
DELAWARE — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will stock rainbow trout in four Delaware County lakes starting March 18. Two of them will include special angler events at the time of the release. According to the ODNR, the schedule of locations and directions include: March 18 at Blue Limestone Park Pond From State Route […]
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Delaware County reports most bald eagles in Ohio during January count
COLUMBUS – A bald eagle midwinter citizen survey counted 715 bald eagles thanks to 391 separate reports from Jan. 7 to 21 in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. With the United States’ 250th anniversary year underway in 2026, the Division of Wildlife requested the public’s help in […]
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Delaware County hunters urged to donate venison to local food pantry
DELAWARE — Delaware County hunters won’t have far to travel if they wish to donate venison to a local food pantry. The Delaware Wildlife Area Shooting Range, 1110 State Route 229 in Delaware will be one of four sites statewide to accept venison donations on specific days this month. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources […]
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Delaware County’s youth hunters near average in Ohio’s deer gun season
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Hunters ages 17 and younger checked 9,759 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s youth gun hunting season on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Each fall, youth hunters enjoy a […]