Crappies are one of the easiest fish to hook
March is here and with the mild winter and early warm up, so is the fishing season. The walleye are biting up at Lake Erie and just this past weekend, I noticed a lot of bank fishermen were out on the inlets and cuts trying to catch crappie and perch.
Dates for hunting, trapping seasons proposed
The 2024-25 Ohio hunting and trapping season dates for white-tailed deer, waterfowl and other migratory game birds, furbearers, small game, and additional species were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, Feb. 7, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Champagne has lengthy legal history
“Three be the things I shall never attain: Envy, content, and sufficient champagne.”
Brown working to prevent power outages, protect jobs
This time of year Ohioans know all too well how important reliable electricity is.
Warmer weather leads to walleye fishing
Well, we sure have had a roller coaster ride of weather these past few weeks. And although we still have to get through a lot of winter yet, sooner or later, old man winter will give in and spring will take over.
Fighting to cut taxes for Ohio families
Two of my top priorities are supporting Ohio manufacturers and lowering costs for Ohio families.
Turning dream of homeownership into reality
In traveling across the Buckeye State, the topic of housing continues to be top of mind for our fellow Ohioans.
Practice safety while ice fishing
The recent cold snap finally produced enough frigid temperatures to harden the local ponds and lakes giving ice fishermen a long awaited chance to try their luck. However, as the temperatures drop, it is important to remember during those chilly adventures that “No Ice is Safe Ice.” While frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers may be alluring to outdoor explorers, ice is never 100% safe and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources urges outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert.
Donut thief tries to evade police
Every few years I stumble upon a news story about a crime so hilariously outrageous that I immediately think to myself, “Well, that has to be the subject of a Gazette column.” News out of Australia provided just such a story in early December, when local authorities put out an APB for a missing truck containing 10,000 donuts.
Southern border security must be prioritized
As the representative for Ohio’s Fifth District in Congress, I have visited and inspected our nation’s southern border four times. I take these opportunities because I believe the federal government has a duty and responsibility to protect and secure our nation’s borders.