Dec 29, 2021 · It was this “cut ice” that would meet the needs of Columbus residents for many years. The ice in the storage houses, properly insulated, would last well into the summer – if one were willing ...

Mar 18, 2015 · Ice chunks as big as cars have formed along the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio, pushing the river well over its banks, cracking roads and even devastating an old cemetery that was the final...

Dec 4, 2023 · Ohio's Amish community relies on ice cutting to preserve food throughout the year. By Ron Jantz I’d always wondered about the Amish practice of harvesting ice and what the work was like.

Feb 9, 2015 · Arthur Bolduc recently joined a crew for a day of ice-cutting in Knox County, Ohio to give an inside look into the process. Ice is a necessity for those Amish who don’t use mechanical refrigeration, relying instead on ice houses. But the way they get their ice varies.

The Pleistocene Epoch, commonly referred to as the Ice Age, represents most of that period, ending about 11,600 years ago. During much of the Ice Age, Ohio’s environment was similar to today with limited geologic deposition occurring mostly in river valleys and during mild seasonal weather patterns.

Ice fishing offers a unique way to enjoy the colder months while exploring Ohio’s beautiful outdoor spaces. From the well-known waters of Lake Erie to the calm surroundings of Atwood Lake, these spots cater to all levels of anglers.

Jan 23, 2025 · The protected coves and funnels of the Bass Islands provided an ice platform that allowed the first of Put-in-Bay’s “Viking” explorers to stand on two inches of ice 100 yards off South Bass Island’s “new ramp” by Jan. 9.

Dec 27, 2024 · 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 DNR (ODNR) urges outdoor enthusiasts to …

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Dec 14, 2024 · At many places in Ohio, bedrock surfaces show scratches and grooves cut by pebbles, cobbles, and boulders frozen in the base of moving ice. These scratches, known as striations , are useful to geologists because they indicate the direction of movement of the glacier.