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Local and state officials cut the ribbon on the Mohican Trail in Williamstown on Thursday morning.One of the new signs marks the trail head near the corner of Syndicate Road and North Street (U.S. Route 7).The Western New England Greenway gave Williamstown two signs to designate its new multimodal trail as part of a network advocates envision from Canada to Connecticut.

Berkshire Bike Path Council President Margie Cohen speaks at Thursday’s ceremony.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — At the ribbon cutting for the new Mohican Trail on Thursday morning, the president of the Berkshire Bike Path Council remembered a time when not everyone believed such paths could be built.

 

“Twenty-three years ago, a small chorus of people started singing ‘Bike path, bike path, bike path,’ and everybody thought we were nuts … including Mayor Barrett,” Margie Cohen said, nodding to now state Rep. John Barrett III, one of several state and local dignitaries on hand for the ceremony.

 

“Twenty-three years later, the Berkshire Bike Path Council has over 400 members singing, loudly, ‘Bike path, bike path, bike path.’ Included in that chorus is all of our state and local officials and so many partners. … All the voices are coming together to encourage a path from Vermont to Connecticut.”

 

The 2.4-mile leg of that larger project was completed earlier this year by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, which turned over ownership of the trail from Syndicate Road to the Spruces Park to the Town of Williamstown.

 

Thursday’s ceremony was an opportunity for MassDOT officials and local representatives, along with community activists like Cohen, to celebrate the trail and recognize those who made it happen.

 

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. – The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded $31.5 million in climate resiliency funding Wednesday.

The state calls the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program MVP for short. It provides support to Massachusetts communities to identify climate hazards and develop action plans.

What You Need To Know

• The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $31.5 million in climate resiliency funding on Wednesday through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program
• MVP Planning 2.0 awards $3 million in funding to 28 individual municipalities, one regional group and one tribe
• MVP Action Grant funding provides $28.5 million for 79 local implementation projects led by 56 different individual municipalities, 16 regional groups, two water districts and one tribe
• In addition to helping communities invest in addressing climate change impacts, the MVP Action Grant is also helping the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans reclaim their ancestral homeland

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll made the announcement at the town offices of Stockbridge, noting the building is on the ancestral homeland of the Mohican people.

In addition to helping communities invest in addressing climate change impacts, the MVP Action Grant is also helping the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans reclaim 351 acres of their indigenous homelands after being forced to leave the state in the 1800s.

“Well, I know it’s the first time that the state has funded this sort of a collaborative effort,” Driscoll said. “Not only to ensure that these indigenous tribal lands are back in the hands of the of the tribe, but also the opportunity to make sure that we’re thinking about the resiliency and sustainability of that particular parcel moving forward. It’s a really moving day.”

“We feel very honored to be able to share in a lot of hard work done in Stockbridge to get to this point,” Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans president Shannon Holsey said. “We’re overwhelmed and we’re appreciative, but we always understood that it’s about collaboration, relationships. But at the forefront…

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Massachusetts has awarded more than $31.5 million in grants to dozens of cities and towns and to two Native tribes to build climate resilience at the local level.

The funds are part of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program, which provides planning grants to assess and mitigate potential climate hazards such as flooding and extreme heat—along with funds to implement these plans. It also helps cities and towns focus on populations that are most affected by the impacts of climate change.

Belchertown, Chesterfield, Chicopee, Deerfield, Goshen, Montague, Northampton and South Hadley, along with the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band, received planning grants of $95,000 each.

More than a dozen other cities and towns, as well as the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans received “action” grants to implement plans. The Stockbridge-Munsee tribe will use the grant to purchase land that was part of their homelands.

Conway received $279,000 to address flooding. Leyden and Bernardston got $179,200 to assess and mitigate wildfires. West Springfield received $59,000 to create a tree nursery and to plant trees. Closer to Boston, Chelsea received a grant for $315,690 to mitigate heat in elementary schools.

Speaking at the Stockbridge Town Hall on Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said the grants will protect against future challenges, such as the flooding of farm land.

“Frankly, communities know how to do this best. We’re putting dollars in local hands with locals who know how to solve challenges on the ground that they’re experiencing. The Stockbridge-Munsee Band knows how to do this. Our cities and towns know how to do this,” Driscoll said. “Local knowledge is key.”

The Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians received $2,257,990 to purchase 351 acres of their homelands in Stockbridge. This is the largest parcel of their homelands that the tribe has re-acquired.

Driscoll said traditional ecological knowledge will help…

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STILL dominating radio airwaves this weekend are Diamond Platinumz’s recent projects; Enjoy that Jux  featured him and Achi, his latest collabo with Koffi Olomide.

Both projects are doing well as Enjoy has drawn over 8 million YouTube views, its audio version parades over 10m views while Achi has carved close to 5 million views, whose growth in the number of views seems to be less explosive than his previous projects with three megastars of the Congolese music; Innossy B, Fally Ipupa and Koffi himself. It is still baffling how Yope Remix, Inama and Waah quickly raked in over 465 million views worldwide.

Though it is still early, it seems hard for the newly executed projects to beat his earlier collaborations, especially Yope Remix which alone roped in over 208 million views. Inama, his duet with Fally Ipupa, has drawn over 135 million views while Waah, his first collabo with Koffi Olomide has fetched over 122 million views.

All of the works Diamond collaborated with Congolese megastars and others he did with great artists from the U.S.A, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Kenya, Yope Remix stands an edge above the rest to the extent it has become an anthem of pan-African dance.

A fan who identified himself as Michael Moonwalking best described what added a new dimension to Yope Remix’s beauty. He said Diamond dancing was incredible.”I saw that Moonwalk at 3:49 You can always depend on Africa to continue the legacy of the Late King of Pop.

This song is truly amazing.” A fan who identified as The Familesso added: ‘Diamond is the greatest thing Africa has never had.

His genius approach and his talent are beyond any African nation has provided. An African man is talented, coordinated and representing.

He is the Michael Jackson of Africa.” Samuel Opole said upon the…

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Posted in Ohio Camping August 24, 2023 by Beth

Ohio is a supremely underrated camping destination. While many flock to mountain peaks or the oceanside for their fill of nature, the Buckeye State is teeming with gorgeous scenery — and absolutely breathtaking campsites. With that in mind, we’ve compiled all of our favorite camping spots in Ohio in one convenient place so you can plan for your next great night under the stars. From state park camping in Ohio to waterfront camping and even glamping, you’ll quickly agree that there’s something for everyone on this list. Ready to get started? Without further ado, we present to you the best campgrounds in Ohio. Your next great adventure awaits!

Best State Park Campgrounds in Ohio

Ohio’s state parks are some of the finest in the country. These stunning outdoor spaces have so much to offer, that it only makes sense to spend a night or two there so you can really experience all there is to explore. Below you’ll find a list of some of our favorite state park campgrounds in Ohio.

1. Mohican State Park

• Location: Loudonville, Ohio
• Popularity: Very popular
• Park Info: Mohican State Park offers a large family campground with both electric and non-electric sites. Cabins are also available to rent. Some non-electric sites are located along the river.
• Price: $10+

Nestled in the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country awaits Mohican State Park. It’s popular among horseback riders, bikers, and hikers alike. The campground is convenient to Lyons Falls, Clear Fork Gorge, and the Mohican River. Amenities include shower houses, flush toilets, a camp store, and basketball courts.

Mohican State Park, 3116 OH-3, Loudonville,…

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MANSFIELD — A flood warning is in effect for Richland and Ashland counties until noon Thursday, according to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland.

The warning was issued Thursday at 4:36 a.m. after two to four inches of rain had fallen across north central Ohio.

National Weather Service radar image Thursday at 6:38 a.m.

As of 10:30 a.m., rain was continuing to fall across north central Ohio with the occasional flash of lightning and roll of thunder.

The Richland County Emergency Management Agency reported at 10:30 a.m. that there was high water at Ohio 13 and U.S. 30 and the “subway” on Ashland Road on the city’s east side.

Richland County Engineer Adam Gove reported at 10:35 a.m. the following county roads were closed in the county due to high water:

— London West Road between Broadway and Plymouth Springmill in Plymouth Township.

— Champion Road between Hazelbrush and London West Road in Plymouth Township.

— London East Road between Fackler and Ganges Five-Points Road in Cass Township.

— Mount Zion Road between Crimson and Smart roads in Mifflin Township.

“We have other roads with water over them, but those are the ones completely closed,” Gove said.

The NWS said earlier flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

On Thursday at 7:21 a.m., the Ohio Department of Transportation announced multiple routes in Ashland County were closed due to flooding.

— U.S.250, between CR 175 and Twp Rd.63 (Rowsburg to Wayne County Line)

— U.S.250, between U.S. 224 and Twp Rd 388

— SR 302, between Wayne Co. line and CR 175 (open again as of 10:30 a.m.)

— SR…

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In his Southampton farewell video, there was a clip of a teenage James Ward-Prowse revealing two career aims: to get a scholarship with the Saints and to play for England. Internally, there was another dream – and that was to be David Beckham.

Not similar to David Beckham, or close to David Beckham. To actually be him.

“I copied a few of his hairstyles along the way,” the midfielder tells Sky Sports about his childhood days. “I went for the mohican, the grade two all over.”

The midfielder’s long-term association with Beckham through free-kick-taking has been long known and talked about. But the link between the pair went up a notch when Ward-Prowse took the No 7 shirt at new club West Ham, following his £30m move from Southampton.

Needless to say that the 28-year-old has been wearing that number on his back for years given his long-term fandom of Beckham.

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After admitting that Beckham was his hero and the reason he picked number seven at West Ham, we look at some of the stunning free-kicks from Ward-Prowse and Beckham

“To emulate him in that way with the No 7 is a good opportunity as he was someone I emulated growing up in the garden,” Ward-Prowse says when asked about his new squad number and its link to his childhood hero.

“It was just in general, the way that he was. I would watch his game on the TV live and I would be straight out in the garden trying to perfect it, shouting ‘Beckham’!

“It was the classic Mum calling you in for dinner but I wanted to keep practicing. And I smashed a few greenhouses along the way!

“But it’s all been worth it -…

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“The Last of the Mohicans” is James Fenimore Cooper’s best-known work and the total of what many people know about the French and Indian War. The book is often required reading in schools and several movies have been based on the novel. But, how much of the American classic is history and how much is fiction?

Dr. Nick Junkerman, Associate Professor of English Literature at Skidmore College, addressed this question in a program titled, “James Fenimore Cooper: History & Fiction in ‘The Last of the Mohicans.’” The presentation was held at the Fort William Henry Conference Center in Lake George Thursday evening, August 3.

The event, which was attended by more than 150 people, was presented by the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance and the French and Indian War Society at Lake George as part of a series of programs focused on the Lake George region’s early history.  

President of the Alliance John DiNuzzo introduced the program saying, “It was precisely 266 years ago today that the siege of Fort William Henry began …  If we were here 266 years ago, we would be hearing gunfire, canons, all sorts of horror…” DiNuzzo continues, “It’s significant to America when we talk about that anniversary, certainly significant, as Nick [Junkerman] will be telling us, to the literary history of the world and of our country.”

The bloodshed at Fort William Henry that followed the 1757 siege and surrender gripped the collective psyche of the colonists and clung there as contemporary news reports and, nearly 70 years later, Cooper’s novel, set down in ink the gruesome details. DiNuzzo, in his introduction, said he believes it “…motivated the British, the provincials who fought for the British, i.e., the Americans, and even 20 years later when the revolution began, that was…

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