🌲 Ohio program pays landowners to open their land for hunting. The Ohio Landowner-Hunter Access Partnership is accepting enrollments until July 31, offering annual payments from $2 to $30 per acre depending on land type. Nearly 31,000 acres have been enrolled since the program launched in 2021, with 90% of participating landowners reporting satisfaction. Hunters can access enrolled properties between September and June with a free daily permit obtained through wildohio.gov or the HuntFish OH app. The program is funded by the federal Farm Bill and aims to conserve wildlife resources while creating sustainable hunting opportunities.
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🔫 Gunman opens fire at Columbus bar, two injured in late-night attack. Police arrested 38-year-old Rashaun Hill after an officer witnessed him shooting multiple times outside a North Linden establishment around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Hill attempted to flee but was apprehended when his vehicle became disabled at a nearby roundabout, with officers recovering a discarded firearm along East North Broadway. A man and woman were shot during the incident and transported to a hospital in stable condition. Detectives are still investigating what prompted the shooting.
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💻 Two professors transform high school math with coding and data science. Ohio State Marion physics professor Chris Orban and mathematics professor Scott Zimmerman received a $20,000 grant for their STEMcoding Data Science initiative. The curriculum teaches students to gather, analyze, and visualize data from agencies like NASA and NOAA, with a focus on physical science and sustainability. Students learn valuable "data storytelling" skills by asking questions of data and creating visualizations. The grant will provide resources and training for teachers, helping students develop essential spreadsheet and computer science skills for the workforce.
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Budget-friendly turnkey starter home: Priced at $109,900, this property is a turnkey option for first-time buyers featuring new flooring, fresh paint, and updated kitchen and bath spaces, all ready for immediate move-in.
Practical haven with bonus building: This practical 3-bed, 1-bath home at 138 Boone Ave is listed for $169,900, featuring a 2019 roof, electric fireplace, and impressive 28x30 insulated outbuilding with water and electricity, all minutes from local amenities.
Fixer park views big value: Priced at $205,000, this 4-bedroom home in the Pleasant School District offers generous living spaces, updated systems, and a fenced yard that backs up to a 10-acre park. Being sold as-is.