eSports is becoming one of the fastest growing sports at the middle school, high school and college level. So much so, that the Ohio High School Athletic Association recently recognized it as an “emerging sport” that they will recognize.
At the college level, Ohio Christian University, located near Circleville, has a booming eSports program and have even been competing against universities that would be considered Division 1 schools for other sports including Michigan State, Missouri and University of Central Florida.
Michael Baker is the OCU eSports coach, and talked about the program with Dan Ramey on Litter Media LIVE- Special Edition, Tuesday afternoon.
If you missed the live interview, CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW TO WATCH OUR INTERVIEW WITH COACH MICHAEL BAKER:
OCU’s eSports Coach Michael Baker interview by Dan Ramey on Litter Media LIVE- Special Edition
Legendary area boys high school basketball coach Gary Kellough sat down with Mike Smith Tuesday for a Litter Media LIVE-Special Edition interview about the Pioneers’ 2021-22 SVC championship season.
Watch our interview with Gary Kellough as we talk about winning their third SVC championship in the last four years, along with what lies ahead for the Pioneers in the tournaments. CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW FOR THE INTERVIEW:
Zane Trace Boys Basketball Coach Gary Kellough talks with Mike Smith on a special edition of #LitterMediaLIVE
At the time of the live interview, Zane Trace had already clinched a share of the SVC title and can win it outright with at least one win out of their final two SVC games, either at Southeastern tonight (Tuesday) or at home Friday against Paint Valley. Another combination that could lead to the undisputed SVC title for Zane Trace would be a Unioto and Piketon loss.
Zane Trace Coach Gary Kellough. Dan Ramey/Litter Media
Adena Mansion & Gardens is looking for volunteers for 2022, and February 19th will be an opportunity for volunteer orientation. It will be held in the Visitor Center Classroom starting at 10am.
To register, call (740) 772-1500 or email pforaker@adenamansion.com
(Washington CH)- Greg Edward’s Jordan’s Way 50 State Tour will be in Washington Court House for a four hour LIVE fundraiser as part of their 50-State-Tour.
The live fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, March 3rd from 10am-2pm. All donations go directly to the shelter/rescue.
“We are raising money for Fayette County Humane Society and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.”
To promote and protect the welfare of domestic animals and to honor the human companion animal bond. Facebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofit.
(Columbus) – It is National Burn Awareness Week — a time to focus on preventing burn-related injuries, something Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon says happens far too often in our homes, adding that first responders in Ohio are called to deal with thousands of cases of burn-related injuries each year.
“In the United States, on average, about 400,000 people receive medical care for burn-related injuries and almost all of those are preventable through awareness,” he said.
This year, National Burn Awareness Week runs from Feb. 6-12, and this year’s theme is “Burning Issues in the Kitchen.”
“Avoiding distractions in the home and being aware of hot objects before touching them can go a long way in preventing an unnecessary hospital visit,” said Reardon.
In addition to this kitchen safety video, the State Fire Marshal offers tips to stay safe and avoid common contact burn injuries:
Maintain a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around a stove or grill.
Supervise children around hot objects at all times.
Assume all pots and pans are hot, and handle with caution.
Prevent splatter burns by using a lid.
Unplug all appliances when not in use. Keep them away from children.
Treat burns with cool water for 3-5 minutes, cover with a clean, dry cloth, and seek medical help right away.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s 2021-22 deer hunting season concluded Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, with 196,988 deer checked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio’s average harvest compiled from the past three seasons is 184,746 deer.
Caption: Ohio’s deer archery hunting season ended Sunday, Feb. 6. Ohio hunters harvested 196,988 deer during all seasons that began in September 2021.
The final totals represent all deer harvested during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth hunting seasons that began on Sept. 25, 2021. Since September, hunters harvested 96,209 deer with archery equipment, while 79,805 deer were taken with firearms during the 2021 weeklong and two-day gun seasons. In addition, 12,141 deer were harvested with muzzleloaders in January 2022. Youth hunters found success during the November 2021 youth season with 7,634 deer checked.
“Ohio’s deer population is one of the strongest in the nation, which is confirmed by these season totals,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker. “Ohio is a national leader in deer management in part because of the tremendous cooperation between landowners and hunters. Thanks to all those who participated in the hunting season this year.”
The top 10 counties for deer harvested during the 2021-22 deer season include: Coshocton (7,144), Tuscarawas (6,303), Muskingum (5,331), Knox (5,290), Licking (5,244), Ashtabula (5,193), Guernsey (5,104), Holmes (4,905), Carroll (4,197), and Trumbull (3,994).
Last season, hunters in Coshocton County checked 6,791 deer, the most of any county in Ohio. The statewide harvest in 2020-21 was 197,721.
Deer hunting occurs in all 88 counties, and Ohio hunters purchased 396,370 permits across all hunting seasons. Hotspots for deer hunting are found mostly in eastern Ohio, including Ashtabula, Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Muskingum, Guernsey, and Knox counties.
The popularity of hunting with archery equipment continues to grow, with 49% of deer taken during the 2021-22 archery season, including 35% using a crossbow and 14% using a vertical bow. Gun harvest contributed 51% of the final tally. This includes 19% with shotguns, 23% with straight-walled cartridge rifles, 9% with muzzleloaders, and less than 1% with handguns.
Across all deer seasons, hunters harvested 85,580 bucks, accounting for 43% of the total. Does represented 46% of the total with 89,858 taken, while 18,161 button bucks were taken, for 9%. Bucks with shed antlers and bucks with antlers less than 3 inches long accounted for 3,389 deer, or 2%. Weekly reports can be found on the Deer Harvest Summary page at wildohio.gov.
Ohio ranks fifth nationally in resident hunters and 11th in the number of jobs associated with hunting-related industries. Hunting generates more than $853 million in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging, and more, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundations’ Hunting in America: An Economic Force for Conservation publication.
Anyone interested in learning to hunt or becoming a mentor to a new hunter can visit the Wild Ohio Harvest Community page for information on how to get started, hunting-related workshops as well as special hunting opportunities for mentors and new hunters.
