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MARYSVILLE – Anna Jo Nichols of Union County has been named the Writing Grades 6–8 winner in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) America 250 Field Trip Competition. The contest, part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, invited students from across the state to submit art or short essays highlighting how Ohio’s natural resources have shaped their lives.
This year, more than 80 applications were received from students representing 37 Ohio counties. Entries were judged in six categories, with winners earning a spot on one of several exclusive ODNR-organized field trips—ranging from a Heritage Hike at Mohican State Park to an Ultimate Wildland Firefighter Experience.
“Every submission told a unique story about Ohio’s great outdoors that makes me excited about the future of conservation in the state,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “It’s truly inspiring to see how our young people interact with Ohio’s native wildlife and our green spaces at state parks, natural areas, and forests.”
The winning art piece selection for the Art Grades 3-5 category.
The winners and the following categories are as follows:
- Art Grades 3-5 Winner:
- Maddie Feola of Greene County
- Art Grades 6-8 Winner:
- Veronica Gilbert of Ottawa County
- Art Grades 9-12 Winner:
- Elsa Castillo of Butler County
- Writing Grades 3-5 Winner:
- Lincoln Caldwell of Hamilton County
- Writing Grades 6-8 Winner:
- Anna Jo Nichols of Union County
- Writing Grades 9-12 Winners (tie):
- Zoe Neff of Franklin County
- Olivia Kannel of Williams County
- ODNR Director’s Choice:
- Eva Haylett of Licking County
The submissions were reviewed by a panel of ODNR staff for all six categories. The winners selected from a variety of exclusive field trips put together…
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Baghdad, 14 August 2025 – The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq, working closely with the Government of Iraq, has launched the 2024 UN Annual Results Report, highlighting transformative achievements that have accelerated Iraq’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national development priorities.
The report marks the conclusion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2020–2024 and reflects the collective impact of 23 UN agencies partnering with national institutions, civil society, the private sector, and international partners to address Iraq’s most urgent challenges while laying the foundation for long-term stability and prosperity.
In 2024, joint UN–Government efforts delivered impactful results across five priority areas:
- Social Cohesion, Protection and Inclusion: Nearly 285,000 children, women, and families accessed child protection and domestic violence response services. Housing rehabilitation supported 2,695 returnee families, while 209 community policing initiatives-built trust between law enforcement and residents. Peacebuilding advanced through the engagement of 416 women and youth in Local Peace Committees, driving reconciliation and promoting peaceful coexistence in conflict-affected areas.
- Economic Growth for All: The UN boosted inclusive economic opportunities by creating 1,300 jobs and 62,000 worker days in Nineveh and Duhok. Livelihood support packages strengthened resilience for 8,209 households, while 7,539 job-seekers – 29% women – were linked to employment through service centres. To stimulate local economies, $7 million in grants helped 540 SMEs expand, while the renovation of 50 dairy centres created 730 jobs. Additionally, 465 entrepreneurs were trained by UN-certified trainers to start or grow businesses.
- Effective, Inclusive and Efficient Institutions and Services: The UN supported Iraq’s first national census in over three decades, a milestone for data-driven policy and equitable resource allocation. Education services improved for 1.5 million children – 53% girls – through the school-based management model, while 47% of 290,418 identified out-of-school children re-enrolled…
The leader of the Ramapough Lenape Nation in Bergen County has sued rival tribal members for allegedly staging an illegal takeover of the council, ousting him, having him arrested, and seizing control of the tribe’s nonprofit arm.
Chief Dwaine Perry claims in court papers that rival members violated the tribe’s 2008 Constitution when they voted in May to suspend him and later removed him and other council members without proper authority.
After his removal, Perry was arrested at tribal headquarters in Mahwah for allegedly trespassing, court records show.
Perry says his removal was based on outdated 2004 bylaws that allow non-council members to vote, according to the lawsuit, filed in Superior Court of Bergen County on Aug. 7.
Tribal Council members did not respond to calls and emails seeking comment on the lawsuit.
The Ramapough Lenape Nation is recognized by New Jersey and New York as an American Indian tribe. The Tribal Council oversees the Wolf Clan in Mahwah, the Turtle Clan in Ringwood and the Deer Clan in Hillburn, New York.
After his suspension, Perry was charged on July 22 with criminal trespass when he returned to the Ramapough Lenape Community Center in the 100 block of Stag Hill Road, according to court records.
A source close to the case claims Perry was arrested when he returned to replace pictures of himself, which had been taken off a wall after he was ousted.
The Ramapough Lenape Community Center on Stag Hill Road in Mahwah.Google Maps
Police issued Perry a summons to appear in court and released him. The charge, which is a disorderly persons’ offense, remains pending in municipal court.
Perry is suing rival members for allegedly defaming him after he suggested “their finances should be looked at,”…
Nature lovers explore Hobbitstee lands, iNaturalist app | The Haldimand Press
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By Kerry J NewsteadThe Haldimand Press NANTICOKE — Haldimand Stewardship Council hosted 25 people for a guided tour exploring biodiversity at Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge. The tour took place on August 9, 2025 on a portion of Hobbitstee’s 47-acre property nestled near the shores of Lake Erie, which is home to a wide range of biodiversity living in meadows, wetlands, and…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new pit stop opened this week in Mohican State Park after Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz opened a new visitor center with a grand opening.
What You Need To Know
- Mohican State Park opened a new visitor center on Tuesday
- The visitors center is a 5,205-square-foot building with a central exhibit hall that displays the cultural and natural history of the park
- There are entry points at both ends of the building, providing access from the campground and the main parking area
“Ohio truly is the Heart of Adventure, and we want everyone to have a first-class experience when visiting one of our state parks,” said DeWine in a news release. “Mohican State Park has so much to offer, and the new visitor center serves as a perfect welcome point for guests to learn about the region’s natural history.”
The visitor center officially opened on Tuesday, adding to the park’s resources, including hiking trails, fishing, a historic lodge and other recreational opportunities.
“We’re excited to officially open this incredible new space at Mohican State Park,” said Mertz in the release. “This new visitor center serves as both a gateway and a gathering place, helping guests discover the natural wonders of the park while offering comfort, accessibility and education.”
The visitor center is a 5,205-square-foot building with a central exhibit hall that displays the cultural and natural history of the park. The building also holds restrooms, a retail area, an indoor fireplace, a seating area and an interactive children’s area.
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WILKES-BARRE — PennDOT has approved Luzerne County Council’s firm selection for design engineering work on the closed Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge, Council Chairman John Lombardo announced at Tuesday’s meeting.
Council has selected Modjeski and Masters Inc. based in Cumberland County. The firm designed the Carey Avenue replacement bridge that opened in 2002 over the Susquehanna River and links Hanover Twp. and Plymouth.
The county owns the closed Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge over the Susquehanna River and has been going through PennDOT’s process to select a design firm to determine how to repair, reconstruct or replace the bridge. That will allow the county to receive $10 million in federal project funding through the state Transportation Improvement Program.
“The project is one of the top priorities for all of us, and I’m pleased to announce that we’re moving forward on that in actually a rather timely manner, while ensuring that we’re doing it right,” County Manager Romilda Crocamo said. “The firm that was selected by council I’m confident will do an extraordinary job in this project. Your patience and your support during this process — it’s a rather tedious process — is greatly appreciated. … We have a lot of work to do, but we are up to the challenge.”
On March 20, Crocamo closed the bridge over the Susquehanna River shortly after engineers conducting a scheduled routine bridge inspection determined advanced deterioration and section loss of primary, load-carrying components were critical deficiencies.
The bridge, built in 1914, links Nanticoke City to the West Nanticoke section of Plymouth Twp. The distance between the West Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge and the next-closest bridge over the river, the Route 29 bridge connecting Hanover Twp. and Plymouth Twp., is more than one mile.
Last year, the vehicular weight limit on the bridge was reduced to 5 tons. That…
DOWAGIAC, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana recently announced the election of its new Tribal Council members who were sworn in on Saturday.
Gary Morseau Sr. has been re-elected vice chair, Anita Morales has been elected member at large, and Erin Topash Burggraf has been elected member at large. Member At Large Rhonda Keene and Member At Large Mark Parrish completed three-year terms.
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