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Berlin Lake Gets New Fish Attractors

Deerfield, OH- Shoreline access along many of Ohio’s inland lakes can be tough to find. Sites that provide good fishing can be even more challenging. But, thanks to a collaborative effort at Berlin Reservoir(Stark/Mahoning/Portage counties), anglers have a stretch of shoreline where they can go to have a great time catching fish. This past Sunday, the Ohio [...]


Important! Please Nominate Youngstown for Google Fiber!

Nominate Youngstown for Google Fiber- you’ve seen the news story: Google is looking for select communities to install a new, state-of-the-art community network in. We need this. This ties in 100% with our rebirth as a tech center. This is not the government: This is real, actual investment in our future.
Please Nominate our Community Here. [...]


New Ohio Crappie Limits take Effect Today, March 1st

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COLUMBUS, OH – With spring just around the corner, crappie anglers are reminded that new size and bag limits went into effect on March 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.
A total of 38 lakes were added to the six lakes that already had [...]


The Steel Valley Outdoors Future: 10 Things That Will Happen in the Next Decade

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There’s lots of end of decade lists floating around now so, without further ado, Here’s my Predictions for the next decade:

You Will Pay to access the outdoors- Sorry. It’s just too lucrative a tax base to pass up. Already, Ohio is one of only seven states not to charge access to State Parks. [...]


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ODNR Approves Two Mahoning Trail Projects

COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Recreational Services has approved federal grant funding for fifteen projects that will develop and improve recreational trails throughout the state.
Locally, two projects will be funded in Mahoning County:

Boarman Township Parl Will receive $148,000 for construction of approximately 4,000 feet of recreational [...]