Aimee Arent News Today

BY SHERI TRUSTY

Friends of ONWR to raise funds by people's activities during a virtual 'Migration-A-Thon.'

Artists and assorted vendors gather at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge this weekend.

State and local officials converged at Oak Harbors Interurban Overlook Tuesday to celebrate the new Portage River Water Trail.

Tell Tales 5-20-21 Congratulations to Sgt. David M. Scott, who has accepted the position of Chief of Police for the Port Clinton Police Department, according to outgoing Chief Rob Hickman. Scott won’t be sworn in, however, until Hickman’s official retirement on Monday, June 28. Employers and job seekers can connect on Friday, June 4 when OhioMeansJobs-Ottawa County hosts its Resume Parking Lot Drop-Off Event at its offices at 8043 St. Rt. 163 in Oak Harbor. More than 40 employers have sign...

Recycle electronics & textiles at the Refuge Recycle Round Up Published by twalro@presspub... on Sat, 05/15/2021 - 5:41am By:  Press Staff Writer         Those who find themselves with outdated electronics or unwanted clothing items that are still usable or in rough shape are invited to take them to the Refuge Round Up Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. This event will be held rain or shine.         Frien...

Bird watchers take advantage of bonus weekend at wildlife refuge CARROLL TOWNSHIP - Despite chilly temperatures, the sun was shining bright as dozens of bird watchers flocked to the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge to take advantage of the “bonus” opening this past weekend.  Staff of the refuge opened up its wildlife drive on Saturday and Sunday from sunrise to sunset, allowing visitors to get closer looks throughout the lush natural wetlands off the western coast of Lake Erie.  The wildl...

The Beacon A beautiful pair of bald eagles rest in the marsh of the Ottawa National Wildlife refuge. (Photo by Friends of ONWR member Tajinder Singh) Spring is on the way, at least that’s the word from the folks taking a walk around Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge this month. The refuge’s bald eagles are busily sprucing up their nests and frequently seen hauling in new sticks and grasses to prepare for eaglets. A recent citizen science effort led by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources ...

Adopt an eagle to support Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Published by twalro@presspub... on Sun, 01/31/2021 - 10:51am By:  Press Staff Writer A pair of bald eagles resting in the marsh in January 2021. Wildlife “couples” can be seen frequently this time of the year as they prepare for spring. (Photo by Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge member Tajinder Singh) Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge maintenance worker Ramsay Houze with a rescued eagl...