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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Crackdown on 'indecent' content: Govt bans over 20 OTT platforms; check full list
NEW DELHI: The government on Friday banned 25 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for hosting 'indecent content'. It also directed internet service providers to disable public access to these websites, according to sources cited by news agency ANI. The action was taken in consultation with the MHA, MWCD, MeitY, Department of Legal Affairs, industry bodies FICCI and CII, as well as experts in women's and child rights, the report said. The move aims to restrict the easy access to pornographic content, especially by minors, and to ensure that digital content adheres to legal and moral standards, they added. According to PTI sources, the following apps were identified for violating various laws: ALTT ULLU Big Shots App Desiflix Boomex Navarasa Lite Gulab App Kangan App Bull App Jalva App Wow Entertainment Look Entertainment Hitprime Feneo ShowX Sol Talkies Adda TV HotX VIP Hulchul App MoodX NeonX VIP Fugi Mojflix Triflicks
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FAO announces funding available for conservation, environmental stewardship
NELSONVILLE — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has announced that funding is now available for locally led conservation and environmental stewardship efforts that advance the greater well-being of the region. For the second consecutive year, funding through FAO's Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity will support community projects, fellowships, research and innovation in the areas of conservation and environmental stewardship. This annual funding is made possible through a landmark $5 million investment from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District and gifts from other committed partners who helped to establish FAO's Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Fund, including American Electric Power, AEP Foundation, Nicolozakes Trucking & Construction Inc. and Ohio CAT. 'Thanks to MWCD's transformative gift and the vision of other generous donors, we're able to support trailblazers and changemakers as they work to preserve Appalachian Ohio's natural environment for future generations,' said Cara Dingus Brook, FAO president and CEO. 'When we unite around a shared purpose like this, we can accomplish so much more than any of us could achieve alone.' Last year's environmental stewardship funding opportunity resulted in more than $160,000 in community, innovation and research grants as well as fellowships and scholarships regionwide. 'Through the initial funding round, we supported everything from on-the-ground environmental restorations to cutting-edge research, and we're already seeing the impact across the region,' said Craig Butler, MWCD executive director. 'These investments reaffirm our dedication to both our conservation mission and the communities we serve.' A total of $125,000 in funding is available within the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio and seven additional counties served by MWCD for: * Community grants to support locally driven projects that preserve and enhance our natural environment. Public and nonprofit organizations as well as individuals or groups working with a fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply. * Fellowships to provide two years of support (including a financial stipend and mentorship) for individuals who pioneer positive change outside their paid positions through projects that address environmental challenges, promote biodiversity and encourage conservation. Nominations, including self-nominations, are being accepted this year. * Innovation grants to invest in new and creative approaches that result in environmental good while encouraging environmental stewardship. * Research grants to support studies that address critical gaps in our understanding of our diverse ecosystems and contribute to the conservation and enhancement of aquatic biodiversity and healthy habitats. This funding opportunity also includes the Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Scholarship to support individuals seeking degrees or continuing education in ecology, forestry, wildlife ecology or related natural resource fields, as well as skilled trades, vocational and technical training in fields that integrate and support green energy technology, sustainable agriculture and land stewardship. Scholarships will be available as part of FAO's annual scholarship application cycle, which will open in early 2026. All funding requests must be submitted by Tuesday, July 15. Additional information and applications are available at For more information on these funding opportunities and how you can support or create opportunities for the people and communities of Appalachian Ohio, visit email info@ or call (740) 753-1111.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
To the point: A guided tour of Walhonding River access, all seven along the route
One thing I like about the Walhonding River is you can get there from here. Or pretty much anywhere. The 24-mile stream is blessed with plenty of public access points. On the morning of Feb. 28, I set out to see for myself. I took an impromptu road trip to check out all seven Walhonding River access sites listed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. MWCD listed the sites in preparation for obtaining State Water Trail designation for the Walhonding River. If that happens, it would be the last of the major streams in the Muskingum Watershed to receive that designation. It would join the Mohican, Kokosing, Tuscarawas and Muskingum rivers. All lie within the Muskingum River Watershed, which drains 20 percent of Ohio's surface area. Enhanced and well-defined public access sites are one of the benefits of water trail designation. The goal of the program is to promote appreciation of the state's river corridors from geographical and historical perspectives and encourage safe recreational use of the streams. In addition to developing and improving public access, the program provides signage and river trail maps. I learned in my travels Feb. 28 that some of the Walhonding access points already had been upgraded. They've come a long way since I started paddling the watershed 45 years ago. I picked a warm, clear day to explore the watershed so I could take advantage of sunlight to photograph the access sites. Unfortunately, river conditions were less-than-ideal. We had a lot of rain earlier in the week and some of the landings were flooded. The upstream side of Mohawk Dam, generally a lazy river flowing up to the gates, had become a muddy, debris-clogged lake. And the water was still rising. But that's the nature of the beast and it's good that the public knows this; the Walhonding won't always be on her best behavior. You have to learn to accept her − and maybe even love her − on her own terms. Conditions that day made it pointless to stop at the upstream end of the water trail, where the Mohican and Kokosing rivers meet to form the Walhonding. The access site is located on the south bank of the Kokosing, just upstream from the confluence. It's at the end of a dirt road. Which is Newcastle Township Road 423 in western Coshocton County. It runs south off of Ohio 715, right before it crosses the Mohican River. My friend Curtis Casto has lobbied for years to improve the township road, which runs along the edge of a farm field and parallels the Mohican. It's on a floodplain, much like the Mohawk Dam landing, and is frequently under water. No easy fixes there. The next two access points downstream are Mohawk Dam and Warsaw. For through paddlers, Mohawk Dam is a mandatory portage. And not an easy one. But it's an easy put-in if you're starting there. The Walhonding Valley Public Boat Ramp in Warsaw is paved and features plenty of parking, a grassy area to stretch your legs and − most importantly − a great little eatery a short walk from the river. On canoe trips I've often stopped for lunch and ice cream at Warsaw Dari-Land. On one occasion, a group trip on Memorial Day weekend, we were fortunate enough to be taking an ice cream break when the local Memorial Day parade passed by. During my stop at Warsaw on Feb. 28, I spoke briefly with Dari-Land manager LeeAnne Savage. She told me Dari-Land was built in the 1950s by the Darling family. Coincidentally, there is a Darling Run just up the road on U.S. 36. Few motorists realize that, when they cross Darling Run, they're driving on a road supported by a viaduct built for the canal in the mid 1800s. I don't know whether Darling Run is connected with the family that founded Dari-Land. Savage told me the current owner, Jim Warden, bought the place in the spring of 1990. 'Jim is a big supporter of Riverview (High School) sports and local charities,' Savage said. 'We donate quite a bit of gift certificates for benefits in our area. He also donates ice cream to the chicken barbecue social at the park every year.' If you stop at Dari-Land, bring your appetite. If the dairy treats aren't enough to fill your tank, the eight-ounce chopped steak Bear Burger will. I had the good fortune to run into State Wildlife Officer Jerrod Allison at the Six Mile Dam Historical Park & River Access off U.S. 36 between the Village of Warsaw and Whispering Falls Campground. He remarked about how much that site had improved since the dam was removed in 2020. None of the access is paved, but the roadbed and parking area are in great shape. As is the grassy area along the riverbank. I hadn't been to the public river access sites at the Killbuck/Walhonding confluence in ages and had never stopped at Skip's Landing in Coshocton. Officer Allison told me I was in for a pleasant surprise in both cases. He was right. My next stop was the Killbuck-Walhonding access off County Road 28, which is just off US Route 36. Don't blink or you'll miss it. The last time I'd visited there, it was nothing more than a muddy field with steep banks. Wildlife Officer Allison told me it had once been the location of Clow Lodge. Clow Corporation employees used it for social events and outdoors recreation. Facebook posts indicate it was a popular spot for many area residents. According to an historical account posted by McWane Ductile, the Clow Corporation — a cast iron pipe manufacturer — was formed in 1878 and acquired by McWane in 1985. The Killbuck-Walhonding access is no longer a mud bog. The road into the site is paved, as are the river access ramp and lit parking lot. Coshocton Lake Park is listed as a 'carry down' access site. Which means it might involve lugging boats from the road down to what is normally a large gravel bar at the campground. It can be muddy at times. On the day I stopped there, the gravel bar was totally submerged. Public camping is available at Lake Park. I've camped there on many occasions and have left vehicles overnight in the Lake Park Complex parking lot. If you plan to leave a vehicle, check in or leave a note at the park office. By the way, they have great showers there. My final stop was Skips Landing in Coshocton. Officer Allison was right about that too − it is impressive! Skip's Landing is the latest addition to Walhonding access sites. I have paddled by on occasion but never stopped there. Formerly the site of a recycling and trash hauling business, Skip's landing features a huge parking lot, beautiful landscaping and a recreational trail. The landscaping includes a bronze plaque honoring Charles 'Skip' Ferrell, whose business occupied the site donated for the public landing. I can't wait to make this tour by canoe. This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Access points to the Walhonding, from Mohican to Tuscarawas, Muskingum
