• Park Clean-up held at Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield

    Local Earth Day efforts were underway Sunday ahead of the official Earth Day holiday on April 22nd.

  • Endcliffe Park: Support for weekend rave held in popular Sheffield park

    A large group of young people gathered at the popular park with three sound systems playing dance music. Gemma Armitage, aged 20, who attended the rave, told The Star that many of the people visiting the park that afternoon were not affected and they were even smiling at them as they passed by the ravers. She said: “I went to the rave on Saturday and noticed there was a big mix of people there. “There were some families and children all enjoying the music. It wasn’t too loud and didn’t go on...

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    California State Parks starts general planning process for El Capitán, Refugio State beaches and Gaviota State Park

    California State Parks announced it is developing an update to its General Plan for the future of El Capitán and Refugio State beaches, as well as Gaviota State Park.

  • Worthington FFA members continue family legacy at state convention

    Three students won the same award as their fathers

  • Queens Manor are visited by furry friend

    Residents at Queens Manor were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friend roaming around their garden & the home. Coral Wiltshire, Deputy General Manager said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their visitor today. We are such an animal friendly home and we knew that having Lucy in to say hello would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult being away from their own family pets. We have found that having animals in the home gives residents something to...

  • Pottstown PowWow set for Riverfront Park this weekend

    POTTSTOWN — The 11th annual PowWow at Mantawny Creek will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and May 4, at Riverfront Park, 140 College Drive. The hours for both days are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gates open at 10 a.m. with the grand entry at noon each day. It is a celebration of the heritage and contributions of Native Americans of the region. Bringing a lawn chair is advised. Dance exhibitions, displays, crafts and food will all be available. Children are welcome and admission is free, although a...

  • Local parks getting upgrades with state funding

    Rep. Marla Brown, R-Lawrence, announced on Thursday the release of $100,000 in state funding for upgrades to Pearson and Marti parks in Lawrence County. The funding stems from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF), according to Brown.

  • Coyote spotted strolling through Central Park over the weekend

    The video was captured by Brett Cohn over the weekend on Saturday inside the park's Cherry Hill area.

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    Vandalia toddler drowns in family pool over the weekend

    Video: Unrelated coverage of Vandalia Butler City Schools suing of Vandalia. VANDALIA, Ohio (WDTN) -- The Vandalia Police Department are investigating a drowning incident that happened over the weekend. A toddler drowned in a residential pool over the weekend. No foul play is suspected. Around 11:03 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, Vandalia police and emergency []

  • Wet and cooler weekend expected in the Tennessee Valley

    If you're heading outdoors this weekend you'll want to keep an eye on the sky! Saturday morning will bring a chance of a shower across Southern Middle Tennessee but most areas in the Tennessee Valley will be dry to start the day. There will be a chance of showers or an isolated storm by Saturday []

  • Fire restrictions announced for Pecos Canyon State Park

    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Stage II fire restrictions for Pecos Canyon State Park in San Miguel County will begin Friday, May 3 at 8 a.m., according to the New Mexico State Parks Division. "Due to dry conditions and two recent fire starts within outdoor recreation areas within Pecos Canyon, we feel it is prudent to restrict open []

  • I Love My Park Day returns to New York State

    NEW YORK STATE (WETM) -- New Yorkers are encouraged to volunteer at local parks this Saturday during I Love My Park Day. Parks, historic sites, greenway trails, and other public lands around New York State will be welcoming volunteers on Saturday, May 4, for the 13th annual I Love My Park Day. Thousands of New []