ST. MARYS, OH (WLIO) - The colder months are now behind us, and it's a great time to be outside.
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April 8, 2024 Press Release from the Heritage Trails Park District: Join Heritage Trails Park District on Sunday, April 14th from 1pm-3pm for …
It may have not been a stroll down lovers lane, but it sure got people’s heart pumping before Valentine’s Day. The Heritage Trails Park District held their Valentine's Cabin Fever Hike on Sunday afternoon in St. Marys. This was the second of their monthly winter hikes to help people get outside and check out the Miami Erie Canal towpath trail. While the colder weather may have kept some people indoors, the park district is happy to see others explore one of Auglaize County's best outdoor activities.
Bob Antibus thought he was doing his part as a longtime park commissioner as he removed the covering from the signage of a new site located on Zion-Church Road. It took a moment and then he noticed his name was on that sign. The Robert K. Antibus Trail Access to the Miami & Erie Canal is official open.
The old flour mill that sits on the canal on E. High St. is one of the first built, and one of the last remaining mills on the canal. The renovated building will be used to educate future generations of Ohioans about the importance of transportation and industry in our states prosperity.
Heritage Trails Cabin Fever Hike Series continued in St Marys today.
People bundled up and headed out, some with their four legged friends, to conquer a section of the Miami Erie Canal. The walk started at the utilities building in St Marys and followed the path next to the canal. In total, it was a 5K walk and no one seemed to be phased by the cold.
After nearly 180 years, part of the historic Miami Erie Canal is getting an upgrade, mostly thanks to Mother Nature.
Repairs began this summer on the aqueduct at Six-Mile Creek, which sits between Spencerville and St. Marys. The aqueduct had to have some temporary fixes done last year because part of the structure failed. But after the heavy rains this past Spring, the temporary solution could handle the waters and permanent repairs had to be made. The cost of the repairs is just over one million dollars. There have been some cosmetic improvement made over the past couple of centuries, but this will be the first actual improvement made to the workings of the aqueduct.
The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District latest project will improve the area surrounding the Miami Erie Canal near Spencerville.
