Delaware
Ohio Division of Wildlife releasing relatively easy-to-catch trout in Columbus-area waters
Daylight savings time arrived last weekend. The vernal equinox will usher in spring late on Tuesday.
And on Wednesday it’s another sign of the changing seasons: Hatchery trout are scheduled to be released at Blue Limestone Park Pond in Delaware, part of an annual delivery by the Ohio Division of Wildlife meant, at least in part, to spread the joy of fishing.
Ohio Division of Wildlife continues to reward anglers who catch fish of a certain size
The 10- to 13-inch rainbow trout released at 95 sites throughout the state during a two-month span are relatively willing biters. Some of the releases feature youth-only angling as a means to get kids hooked on fishing.
The Delaware infusion will be among the first in central Ohio. On Thursday, Heritage Park Pond in Groveport is scheduled to get its share of the 85,000 trout to be released. Cenci Park Pond in Lancaster is listed as a Friday release.
Scheduled to get trout on March 25 are four Columbus ponds: Franklin Park, Linden Park, Westgate Park and Whetstone Park. Franklin, Linden and Westgate are scheduled for a second release on April 15 and Whetstone on April 25.
Something of a Good Friday tradition, the typically well-attended release at Antrim Lake in Columbus is set for March 29. Releases are scheduled for April 1 at three additional Columbus ponds: Goodale, Krumm and Schiller parks.
Beyond that, fish will be released at Mirror Lake in Granville on April 13, at Harry Wolfe Park in Plain City on April 17, at Ashley Upground Reservoir north of Delaware on April 27 and at Sunbury Upground Reservoir No. 2 on May 4.
Released rainbows don’t tolerate summer water temperatures and so are meant to be caught. Their preferences aren’t particular, meaning a cane pole with a bobber floating above a baited hook is likely to bring bites.
The catch limit is five each day.
For release details, including changes wrought by weather, check the Web site, wildohio.gov.
Hatchery visits
Open houses are scheduled during the coming weeks at six state fish hatcheries, including two not far from Columbus.
The area’s first open house occurs April 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 230-acre Hebron hatchery, 10517 Canal Road SE, in southern Licking County. Fifty wooded acres and 2½ miles of nature trails are features of the site where saugeye, walleye, channel catfish, blue catfish and bluegill are raised.
The 80-acre London hatchery, 2570 Roberts Mill Road, London, will be open to visitors May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Madison County location produces brown trout, rainbow trout and muskellunge.
Hatchery staff will guide visitors and answer questions.
Fishing book
Author, speaker and recently retired longtime Ohio radio host Dan Armitage of Worthington has written a colorful and informative how-to entitled “Let’s Learn to Fish!”
Released last week in two formats by Storey Publishing, the 128-page book is designed for readers age 6 and older. Step-by-step color photographs show details that cover beginner bait and tackle, rigging, casting and reeling in fish. The book offers tips on where to fish for crappies, bass, catfish, perch, trout and sunfish.
Armitage, who is also a freelance writer for more than a dozen outdoor publications, leads a popular kids’ program on the basics of fishing at sport shows and retail outlets across the United States.
The trade paperback, which can be found at numerous booksellers, sells for $16.99 and the e-book at a discount to that.
outdoors@dispatch.com
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:19PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Summer camps are in full swing, and on Wednesday the Action Cam was in Aston, where kids are getting some hands-on learning at Delaware County Technical School.
Middle school students are exploring career pathways as they build, cook, design and create in state-of-the-art classrooms.
They are doing everything from carpentry to cosmetology.
By the end of camp, the kids will create STEAM-based projects that they can take home.
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Across the State Trained AmeriCorps VISTA members will be on-site at 21 Delaware Libraries providing walk-in assistance for digital literacy
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Libraries today announced the launch of a 10-week summer program aiming to support Delawareans on digital literacy.
The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Specialists assist the public with computer and technology questions, including completing online applications, navigating websites, and building basic digital skills. As patrons become more comfortable, specialists can introduce them to the many free computer training programs and learning resources available through Delaware Libraries including in-person classes. This project is an initiative of the Division’s Social Innovation Team.
“Libraries are proud to expand their digital literacy specialist supports this summer with a presence in 21 Delaware Libraries,” said Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware. “The digital landscape is ever evolving, and the Delaware Libraries stands at the ready to help Delawareans navigate AI, software skills, social media concepts, and more.”
There is no appointment needed for a meeting or to ask a question to a Specialist.
The Specialists are trained to support many concepts, including:
- Essential Software Skills
- Personalized Assistance
- Workplace Technology
- AI – Understanding & Help
- Basic Computer Skills & Classes
- Social Media Help
- Navigate Internet, Avoid Scams
- Using Tech in Daily Life, Device Help
- Learning Express, Northstar Certification
- And Much More!
Visit DelawareLibraries.org/Digital to view a full schedule of Specialists. For more services visit DelawareLibraries.org/GetConnected!
Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card for birth to age 5, a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for ages 13-17 and Delaware Library cards for everyone.
Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online!
Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware)
Programming celebrating the Delaware Libraries’ 125th anniversary will continue throughout the year.
Delaware
Talk & Film Bring Delaware’s Revolutionary Story to Life at Archives’ First Saturday Program – State of Delaware News
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host a special First Saturday Program featuring a presentation and a screening of a new documentary exploring Delaware’s pivotal role in America’s founding.
The event will begin with a shortened presentation of Independence or the Bayonet, examining the critical days leading up to July 1776 through the perspectives of Caesar Rodney, George Read, and Thomas McKean.
Following the presentation, attendees will watch Caesar Rodney’s Ride: The Story of Delawareans and the Declaration of Independence, a new one-hour documentary presented by the Delaware Heritage Commission. The film explores Caesar Rodney’s legendary overnight ride to Philadelphia and the important role Delawareans played in the fight for American independence.
This special program is part of the Delaware Public Archives’ ongoing Delaware 250 educational programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting Delaware’s unique contributions to the nation’s founding.
The program is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Delaware Public Archives or to learn more about upcoming events and programs, visit archives.delaware.gov.
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