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Kellerton, Iowa - The haunting coos begin before the sunrise as dark shapes appear on the lek, seemingly out of nowhere. Jumping, charging and sparrin

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CONSTANTIA and WEST MONROE – For many, when it comes to the topic of land management, forests are king. And certainly New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) pays them their well-deserved respect and concern, having designated 442 areas, comprising almost 800,000 acres, not including the Adirondack and Catskill state parks, as state forests. Fourteen of them are in Oswego County. But there are also other types of land the DEC oversees, and though they may be le...

WEST MONROE — For many, when it comes to the topic of land management, forests are king. And certainly the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation pays them their well-deserved respect and concern, having designated 442 areas, comprising almost 800,000 acres, not including the Adirondack and Catskill state parks, as state forests. Fourteen of them are in Oswego County. But there are also other types of land the DEC oversees, and though they may be less majestic than old-growt...

SCHODACK, N.Y. — Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVoRC) is hosting their annual Literacy 5K Walk/Run this Sunday. This year, there is are in-person and virtual options available for participation. "This year the numbers can be a little higher, so thats good," said LVoRC executive director Judith Smith. The in-person event will happen, with all COVID protocols in place, on May 2 at Schodack Island State Park. Registration for the run is almost full. - Advertisement - "Attendanc...