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Madden taught as much as he learned

If you’ve spent any time in northeast Wisconsin’s Native communities, then you’ve likely met Larry Patrick Madden. Known to many by the English translation of his Mohican name Maxkweeno, Madden’s presence induced smiles and proclamations of, “The Bear Man!”

Whether dancing in his homemade bear regalia at a powwow, chatting with the host of PBS’s “Wisconsin Foodie” at the Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee or leading conversations about language and culture reclamation across the Badger State, Madden practiced what he referred to as the “lost art of visiting” with those he met. Often, his visits were a mix of quick witticisms, uplifting conversation and contagious, uproarious laughter.

On Nov. 19, Madden unexpectedly walked on to the spirit world, creating a bear-man-sized hole in the hearts of many friends like me. I know I’m not the only one who’s missing people who’ve passed on this holiday season, but I’m taking comfort in reflecting on all the things Madden taught me.

Madden was a student of mine at the College of Menominee Nation, but he was the type of adult learner who shared as much knowledge as he acquired. From mentoring his classmates struggling to juggle personal and academic challenges, to offering a rich explication of a 100-year-old poem written by an Indian Boarding School student, Madden’s enrollment in a course made the experience better for everyone.

After he graduated, I worked with Madden on a variety of projects, including traveling theater productions for the Oneida Arts Program, media reviews for “Let Me Be Frank” publications and Menominee pageants for CMN.

Soon thereafter, Madden had my cell number, and we started speaking every few weeks. What I thought were intended to be calls for me to advise him on various projects transformed into ones where we played the role of sounding board for each other’s ideas. Madden’s…

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Basketball Recap: Kingsway Christian Skates Past Mohican Young Star Academy with Ease

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Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Kingsway Christian). They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 72-16 win over the Mohican Young Star Academy Gladiators. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Gladiators: they’ve now won four in a row.

Kingsway Christian was led to victory by RJ Fry and Noah Hilty. Fry posted 14 points, while Hilty scored 12 points. Another player making a difference was Mattew Oesch, who put up nine points.

Kingsway Christian’s win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Mohican Young Star Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

Coming up, Kingsway Christian will look to defend their home court on Friday against Wooster Christian at 7:30 p.m. As for Mohican Young Star Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Foxfire at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

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‘Substantial risk’: Mohican Young Star Academy admissions suspended as state investigates – The Land

A photo shows the exterior of a residential treatment facility with a light-green roof at dawn.Mohican Young Star Academy, a youth residential treatment facility an hour northeast of Columbus, Ohio. [Nate Smallwood for The Marshall Project]

This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project – Cleveland, a nonprofit news team covering Ohio’s criminal justice systems. Sign up for their Cleveland newsletter and Facebook Group, and follow The Marshall Project on Instagram, Reddit and YouTube.

State officials have suspended admissions to Mohican Young Star Academy while it once again investigates the embattled youth treatment facility, which has struggled to contain escalating violence in the past year. 

The move leaves juvenile court judges and local children’s services agencies that rely on Mohican — including in Cuyahoga, Summit, Hamilton and Lucas counties — reassessing contracts or preparing to relocate youth, many of whom have complex behavioral and mental health needs.

The action comes several weeks after The Marshall Project – Cleveland documented escalating violence, staff injuries and campus-wide fights at the state’s largest youth residential treatment facility following an ownership change in November 2024. 

Mohican “has demonstrated a pattern of serious noncompliance and/or committed violations that pose a substantial risk to the health and safety of residents in its care,” Eric Wandersleben, a spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health told The Marshall Project – Cleveland.

State officials will monitor operations at Mohican, and the pause on admissions will remain in place until the violations are corrected, Wandersleben said.

The state order was issued Nov. 20. It is unclear which violations sparked the decision to suspend new admissions, or what will happen to the children already in the facility. State agencies…

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State Probes Troubled Ohio Youth Treatment Facility

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Weeks after The Marshall Project – Cleveland found escalating violence, Ohio’s embattled youth treatment center is once again facing scrutiny.

A photo shows the exterior of a residential treatment facility with a light-green roof at dawn.

Mohican Young Star Academy, a youth residential treatment facility an hour northeast of Columbus, Ohio. Nate Smallwood for The Marshall Project

State officials have suspended admissions to Mohican Young Star Academy while it once again investigates the embattled youth treatment facility, which has struggled to contain escalating violence in the past year.

The move leaves juvenile court judges and local children’s services agencies that rely on Mohican — including in Cuyahoga, Summit, Hamilton and Lucas counties — reassessing contracts or preparing to relocate youth, many of whom have complex behavioral and mental health needs.

The action comes several weeks after The Marshall Project – Cleveland documented escalating violence, staff injuries and campus-wide fights at the state’s largest youth residential treatment facility following an ownership change in November 2024.

Mohican “has demonstrated a pattern of serious noncompliance and/or committed violations that pose a substantial risk to the health and safety of residents in its care,” Eric Wandersleben, a spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health told The Marshall Project – Cleveland.

State officials will monitor operations at Mohican, and the pause on admissions will remain in place until the violations are corrected, Wandersleben said.

The state order was issued Nov. 20. It is unclear which violations sparked the decision to suspend new admissions, or what will happen to the children already in the facility. State agencies did not say how many children are currently housed at Mohican.

Mohican owners Zach Logan and Marquel Brewer and…

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What to know about December’s cold moon, the last supermoon of 2025

The last full supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon, will illuminate the late autumn sky on Thursday, Dec. 4.

When and how to view the Cold Moon supermoon

Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to see the supermoon starting at sunset when it rises in the east, and the moon will be at its highest path and brightest around midnight, according to the U.S. Naval Observation Astronomical Applications Department.

The full moon will fall at 6:14 p.m. EST.

A 97 percent illuminated Cold Moon rises behind the EdgeNYC outdoor observation deck at Hudson Yards as the sun sets in New York City on December 13, 2024, as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey.

A 97 percent illuminated Cold Moon rises behind the EdgeNYC outdoor observation deck at Hudson Yards as the sun sets in New York City on December 13, 2024.

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See more details here on Thursday night’s moon via NASA’s Daily Moon Guide.

What is a supermoon?

NASA defines a supermoon as the occurrence “when a full moon coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit,” which is also known as perigee.

Lunar perigee happens at about 226,000 miles from Earth every 27-day orbit period, according to NASA.

The agency notes that the term supermoon, though not an official astronomical term, describes, “a full Moon that comes within at least 90 percent of perigee.”

Viewing a supermoon is special because they only occur three to four times a year, according to NASA.

How does a Cold Moon gets its name?

Moons can earn a variety of monikers and nicknames, but per the Farmer’s Almanac, are derived from “centuries of Native American, colonial, and European traditions.”

The Cold Moon — as this December full moon is commonly to…

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Six Ashland High School students’ art featured in Tina Husted’s exhibit

ASHLAND — Six Ashland High School students will have their paintings of the historic Mohican Covered Bridge featured in artist Tina Husted’s upcoming curated exhibit: Journey Through Ohio’s Counties.

The exhibition will showcase paintings from 18 counties in Ohio, highlighting local history, hidden gems, iconic landmarks and special places, according to the press release.

Husted started creating painting to represent Ohio’s counties four years ago, and she estimates she has completed 55 of the 88 counties so far.

The show will open Jan. 31, 2026, at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, located at 145 E. Main St., Lancaster.

Husted, wife of U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), invited high school students from across the state to share their own creative interpretations of those places.

Olivia Brannon, Eric Cao, Adi Helbert, K. Jai Hutchins, Madelyn Shenberger and recent Ashland High School graduate Riley Cline are the artists whose work will be in the exhibit.

They are all members of the Ashland High School Chapter of the National Art Honor Society: a high school visual art service organization of the National Art Education Association.

The artists volunteered their time and talent to create these works, which Husted juried and accepted for display in her exhibit.

How did Ashland students get involved?

Eric Cao’s painting. All photos provided by Cameron Dedrick. K. Jai Hutchins’s painting. Adi Helbert’s painting. Riley Cline’s painting. Olivia Brannon’s painting.

Cameron Dedrick is one of three art teachers at the high school. He is also the chapter sponsor of the National Art Honor Society.

Last year, Husted reached out to Dedrick and told him about her exhibit. Husted already had a…

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Mohican Christkindlmarkt brings European holiday charm to downtown Loudonville

LOUDONVILLE — The magic of a traditional European Christmas market is coming to
downtown Loudonville this December as the village prepares to host its first-ever Mohican
Christkindlmarkt.

The festive outdoor market is inspired by centuries-old holiday traditions in Germany, Austria, and throughout Europe. The market will be open to the public the first two weekends in December (Dec. 5-6, and Dec. 12-13) from 5 to 9 p.m.

Originating in the 14th century, Christkindlmarkts began as advent street fairs in German towns, where merchants and artisans gathered to sell handmade gifts, seasonal foods, and warm drinks.

Loudonville’s own market will capture that same nostalgic charm with wooden vendor cabins, glowing string lights, fire pits, and the scent of evergreens filling the air along North and South Water Streets in the heart of the village’s downtown.

The event is quickly coming together thanks to a remarkable community effort. Cabins are being built by the Construction Technologies students at the Heartland Technical Education Center, Boy Scouts, and other volunteers, creating an authentic, handcrafted atmosphere that mirrors the tradition of European markets. Several local businesses and foundations have also contributed to make the market a reality.

Visitors can look forward to a delightful mix of food trucks, fresh-cut Christmas trees, baked goods, local treats, handmade gifts, imported German decor, and traditional holiday items. Some food trucks and vendors will rotate weekly, ensuring that every visit offers something new to discover.

Adding to the cozy community spirit, Loudonville’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) will be in effect throughout the event, allowing adults to enjoy beer, wine, and other beverages outdoors while strolling the market and taking in the lights and music.

Krampusnacht, Christmas parade

Dec. 5 also coincides with Krampusnacht, a playful alpine tradition honoring Krampus — the mischievous companion to Saint Nicholas who…

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Officials celebrate stunning transformation of US forest: ‘It has been amazing to see’

The state of Ohio celebrated an important achievement in nature conservation. Ashland Source reported that conservation organizations unveiled the “landmark success” after restoring 85 acres of wetlands and 75 acres of native pollinator forest habitats in Black Fork Forest Preserve.

Along with restoring the integral acres, the conservationists also planted 6,100 trees, a project that will support the local ecosystem for generations to come. 

This restoration project is part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative, which has been underway for six years and has completed 330 projects to date. Restoring the wetlands in Black Fork Forest Preserve not only protects the existing land but also improves water quality throughout the state. 

“This is the headwaters of the Mohican State Scenic River,” Matthew Smith, who works with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Scenic Rivers Program, told the Source. “The work we do here contributes downstream to the Mohican.” 

In the early stages of the project, volunteers helped distribute 1,300 pounds of pollinator seed. This is especially important, as the seeds will eventually grow into native plants that attract key pollinators, including bees and butterflies, which both play a crucial role in supporting the overall health and growth of the land. Moving forward, the conservationists and volunteers plan to build beaver dams. 

Restoring and protecting natural habitats from development is crucial for preserving local biodiversity. By planting trees and expanding nature preserves, conservationists safeguard wildlife, ensuring their habitat remains intact. 

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Let Ohio’s state park lodges, like Mohican, handle your Thanksgiving feast

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

COLUMBUS – This Thanksgiving, skip the hours in the kitchen and savor a festive meal with breathtaking views of Ohio’s award-winning state parks.

Ohio’s state park lodges will take care of the cooking and cleanup, giving you more time to relax, explore, and enjoy the season with loved ones.

On Thursday, Nov. 27, reserve your spot at one of our lodges for a Thanksgiving feast you’ll remember. After your meal, take a leisurely walk through scenic landscapes or join holiday weekend activities. It’s the perfect mix of family time, delicious food, and nature.

Thanksgiving buffets & dining options by Location:

Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, noon to 4 p.m. (Last seating at 3:30 p.m.)
Reservations required by Wednesday, Nov. 19: 740-767-1210

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: 740-869-6311

The Lodge at Geneva
Thanksgiving Meal by Horizons Restaurant: Nov. 27, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Reservations: 440-466-7100 ext. 2

Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 513-664-3527

Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reservations: 740-267-0741

Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: 419-836-1466 x 2
Seating times available at 10 a.m. currently. Walk-ins will be accepted in the Ice Breaker Lounge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mohican Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, noon to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 419-938-5411

Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 440-564-9144
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