Category: Mohican

Hike This (Not That) takes you on an adventure to experience both the well-known trail and the hike you probably haven’t heard of. We share how to get to both, what to expect, and why we would choose to hike each trail. Maybe you’ll want to visit both or maybe one of these hikes will seem more appealing; but you’ll leave with an appreciation for all that awaits you out on the trail.

This is a tale of two hikes. The first is a trail that includes on its route the most visited site in the Buckeye State’s only national park, which happens to lie within the state’s most populous metropolitan area. The second is a state park trail in rural northern Ohio that’s located several miles from any major city. Both are worthwhile, but if you’re looking for a less-trafficked alternative to the often-crowded Brandywine Gorge Trail in Cleveland’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Hog Hollow, Lyons Falls, and Green Trail Loop in Mohican State Park is an excellent choice.

• Distance: 1.4 miles, loop
• AllTrails Rating: Moderately challenging
• Suitable For: National park visitors who love waterfalls and nature; urbanites looking to escape from the city
• Best Time of Year to Hike: Late spring for best waterfall views; April to October for general hiking

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is Ohio’s only fully-designated national park, and it’s located on the southern edge of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area—the state’s most populous. In 2024, the park saw more than 2.9 million visitors—more than Mammoth Cave, Indiana Dunes, New River Gorge, Shenandoah, or Gateway Arch National Parks. Among the most visited sites—if not the most visited—in this busy national park is Brandywine Falls.

The Brandywine Gorge Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park shares not only a trailhead with the path to unspeakably popular Brandywine Falls, but several…

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COLUMBUS – As part of the America 250-Ohio celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is hosting a special competition for Ohio students who love the outdoors. ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip competition offers students in grades 3 through 12 a chance to participate in an exclusive field trip of their choice with ODNR staff.

“These field trips are one-of-a-kind activities that truly highlight some of the most unique aspects of Ohio and our natural resources,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “I look forward to seeing all the submissions from our young people across the state and seeing what nature means to them, especially in this celebratory year!”

Students can submit art or a written essay as part of ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip Competition. Photo courtesy ODNR.

Contest applications for ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip are now being accepted online. To enter the contest, students will submit either a piece of artwork or short essay about how Ohio’s natural resources have played a role in their life. One winner will be selected for each of the following categories:

• Art: Grades 3-5
• Art: Grades 6-8
• Art: Grades 9-12
• Writing: Grades 3-5
• Writing: Grades 6-8
• Writing: Grades 9-12

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of ODNR staff for all six categories. Winners who are selected can choose from a variety of field trips put together by staff. Some amazing examples of exclusive experiences are as follows:

Step Back in Time: Heritage Hike at Mohican State Park
Join historians and park naturalists on an exclusive guided hike as you explore the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This special hike will take you along the scenic Lyons Falls Trail to Pleasant Hill Trail, where you’ll uncover the stories behind the CCC’s…

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Resident Clear Cuts 66 Trees, Inundating Neighbors Below

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 09:07 Last Updated: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 09:21 Published: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 09:07 Joanne Wallenstein Hits: 1076

In perhaps one of the most egregious incidents of tree destruction that we’ve seen, Mohican Trail residents removed 66 trees on a steep slope to accommodate a basketball court.

The clear cutting did more than destroy the view from the homes below. It caused significant erosion and mud slides into the yards, pools and streets.

The surprising fact is that the residents removed the trees with the approval of the Village.

That’s right. Scarsdale Village signed a permit to remove 39 Norway Maples, 22 dead or diseased deciduous trees and 5 native deciduous healthy trees to build a sports court.

Here’s the note on the property record below:

February 27, 2024

“REMOVAL OF 66 TREES CONSISITING OF 39 INVASIVE NORWAY MAPLES, 22 DEAD DISEASED NATIVE DECIDUOUS TREES, AND 5 NATIVE DECIDUOUS TREES WHICH ARE HEALTHY. (REMOVAL LIST ATTACHED) PROPERTY CONTAINS TEN TREES WHICH WERE FLAGGED BY VILLAGE ARBORIST TO BE PRESERVED AND PROTECTED. (PROTECTED LIST ATTACHED) ARBORIST REPORT PROVIDED. FIVE (5) REPLACEMENT TREES REQUIRED FROM GROUP A OR GROUP C OF VILLAGE LIST.”

About the Village Code that allows Norway Maples to be removed without a permit, the neighbor writes, “Norwegian Maples were planted widely in Westchester in the 1700’s to replace the trees that had succumbed to Duthc Elm disease. The trees were hearty, growing tall, and providing a beautiful canopy.”

The residents on Mohican Trail were supposed to plant replacements for some of the downed trees, but instead they have applied for a special use permit to build a 2,200 square foot sports court on the steep slope which a neighbor says will “exacerbate stormwater flooding, environmental…

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TIME OUT OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, June 11

Pull Invasive Species with
Otsego County Conservation Association

CONSERVATION—6-8 p.m. “Chop and Cheese.” Presented by the Otsego County Conservation Association. Volunteer to remove the invasive Japanese knotweed. Hard work followed by refreshments in the garden. Tools available or bring your own. Mohican Farm, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. volunteer@occainfo.org or https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/chop-and-cheese-1

STORY TIME—9:30 a.m. Staff share stories, activities and play. Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Held each Wednesday. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/programs-and-events/childrens-and-youth-programs/

STORY TIME—10 a.m. Free. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/events/601665592340276/601665605673608/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

STORY TIME—10:15 a.m.  Held each Wednesday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1149503537217439&set=a.557428283091637

SENIOR MEALS—Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and brownies. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• 11:30 a.m. Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Noon. Each Monday and Wednesday. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley.

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Spring2025/DropinOpenStudioSingleSession

LIBRARY—2-4 p.m. “Technology Help.” Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=686462034014515&set=a.182156554445068

CRAFT—3-4:45 p.m. “Crochet Circle Plus.” All crafters, from knitters to scrap bookers, are invited for inspiration and good company. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or 

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1. Swings-N-Things Fun Park

2. D-BAT

3. Fun ’n’ Stuff

1. Lakewood Park

2. Michael Zone Recreation Center

3. Lakewood YMCA

1. Edgewater Beach

2. Huntington Beach

3. Mentor Headlands

1. Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

2. Bedford Reservation MTB Trails

3. Red Line Greenway

1. Iggy’s Bar

2. Rookies Sports Bar & Grill

3. River City Billiards

1. Mahall’s

2. Corner Alley

3. Madison-Square Lanes

1. Mohican State Park

2. Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park

3. Findley State Park

1. Lakewood Country Club

2. Barrington Golf Club

3. Avon Oaks Country Club

1. Cycle Fly

2. Cycle Bar

3. Everybody Cycle

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Known in his homeland as “El Rey Arturo”, King Arthur, or simply “El Rey”, Chile’s midfield hardman Arturo Vidal has become embroiled in a match-fixing scandal that is rocking sports betting in the South American nation.

With his colourful Mohican haircut, Vidal is a veritable sporting superstar in his country.

He helped Juventus, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter Milan win league championships. And is the only Chilean to play in a Champions League final, appearing for Italian giants Juventus in 2015; although his team lost 1-3, with fellow South Americans, the Uruguayan Luis Suaréz and Brazilian Neymar scoring goals for opponents Barcelona.

But today glory has twisted to controversy for Vidal, who turned 38 last week, and he is mired in a scandal over his association with an online sports betting site he has actively promoted, amid suspicions of match fixing and conflicts of interest.

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) is looking into the case and Vidal could face punishment or even a FIFA ban.

iGaming Paradox

Yet, paradoxically, online betting operators in Chile, where iGaming is yet to be fully regulated, are hoping the scandal swirling around the country’s most famous football player will actually help advance a bill that is stuck in Chile’s Senate, roadblocked by fierce opposition from retail casino interests.

In mid-April, Vidal’s current team, Chile’s Colo-Colo club, “The Wildcats”–the most successful domestic side in the country, winning the Primera División 34 times in its 100-year history, and the only Chilean side to ever lift the Copa Libertadores–launched a sports betting platform called “Play with the King” (Juega con el King) that also offers an online casino, games and live events.

At that time, Videl presented “Play with the King” as his own platform and appeared at the launch, giving away…

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The Sound of Music at the Mohican Community Theatre
Date: 06/21/2025
Time: 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Location: The Ohio Theatre 156 N Water St, Loudonville, OH, 44842
Organizer: Mohican Community Theatre
Cost: $16 Adults, $13 Seniors (65+), $11 Students (5-8), Kids under 4 are free
Contact and more info:
rparfittkelly@gmail.com
https://www.theohiotheatre.com/live-shows

About the event:

Classic Musical The Sound of Music Comes to Life on the Ohio Theatre Stage in Mohican Community Theatre Production

[Loudonville], [Ohio] – [Monday, May 26, 2025] – The hills—and now the stage—are alive with The Sound of Music! The Mohican Community Theatre (MCT), under the Loudonville Theatre and Arts Committee (LTAC), nestled in the heart of Loudonville, proudly presents its summer production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic, The Sound of Music. This heartfelt performance, featuring a cast of talented local actors, will run six performances from June 20th through June 29th at the beautiful, historic Ohio Theatre.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Austrian Alps, The Sound of Music tells the inspiring true story of Maria, a spirited young governess who brings music and joy back to the Von Trapp family during a time of significant change. Audiences will enjoy timeless songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and, of course, the iconic title number.

Directed by Rachel Kelly, assisted by Siera Wright, with musical direction by Jenny Carroll, and technical direction by Sally Hollenbach, this community production brings together seasoned performers and first-time actors alike in a heartwarming celebration of family, faith, and the power of music.

“This show is more than just a musical—it’s a story about hope, love, and resilience,” says Rachel Kelly. “We’re thrilled to bring this production to life with the passion and dedication of our incredible cast and crew, many of whom live right here in our community, and those closely surrounding…

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