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Sports Columns

All anglers should take advantage of Fish for Free weekend

“If it’s free, it’s for me” is a popular saying among consumers who love the ultimate bargain. And so it is for Ohioans who would like to enjoy a day of fishing, but haven’t invested in a license. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources once again has declared a Fish for Free ...

Grassroots racing continues to grow nationwide

While NASCAR is beginning to rebuild some of its lost fan base, a growing attendance in grass roots racing just gets bigger and better. No one has done more for dirt racing than three-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart. His race promotions and huge payouts attract racers and fans alike. On ...

WOLLITZ: Anglers find ways to take advantage of novelty baits

Novelty fishing lures have been around for as long as people have fiddled with artificial bait. Clever crafters applied their imaginations to repurpose everyday items to trick fish into striking. It’s reality as art. Think Andy Warhol as a lure designer. Meant to occupy shelf space ...

Many lessons to be learned in fishing and golfing, alike

Success in the two outdoor activities that entertain me several times each week boils down to reliable equipment and simple adjustments. Fishing and golfing might seem to be very different, but I find that each sport requires a combination of skills and good decisions to avoid fishless days ...

Phantoms make Youngstown a hockey town once again

Friday night at the Covelli Centre was the best atmosphere I’ve seen there in a long time. And I mean a really long time. The Covelli Centre was named for the makers of the ‘Cruze’ and there was a completely different hockey team occupying the rink. That being said, standing in that ...

May an ideal month for competitive, recreational fishing

May 2023 has been a breeze thanks to mild weather, fantastic fishing and good people doing a great job for a worthy cause. I’ve always been a May guy, as the bass here in our corner of Ohio are predictably cooperative. Since 2000, May also has been the countdown month for the Muransky ...