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Deer hunting totals way down in Southwest Ohio

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 3:18am
Deer hunting totals way down in Southwest Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters took 23,600 white-tailed deer on a rain-soaked Monday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Costumed dogs to parade in the park

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Saturday, October 1st, 2011, 2:13am
Costumed dogs to parade in the park

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - It is time to show off all “haute” dogs again as MetroParks of Butler County will host the 2nd annual Howloween costumed dog parade on Sunday, October 9th at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester. Last year, the event attracted over 150 entries and more than 500 spectators. 

This year will feature new additions including demonstrations by the State Highway Patrol K-9 Unit, vendors with dog products and treats and light fare will also be available. Adoption/Rescue organizations such as SPCA, PAWS, Animal Friends Humane Society and GRRAND will also be on hand for information or pet adoptions. “We are so excited for this year’s event,” said Tanya Zerkle, event Chair and volunteer. “The first year’s costumes were just amazing and this year will be even bigger and better.

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Photographers do battle in MetroParks contest

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 8:18pm
Photographers do battle in MetroParks contest


WEST CHESTER (FOX19) - The MetroParks of Butler County are holding their annual contest for nature photos taken in local parks.

Entries are being accept now through the end of the month.  People of every age and ability are invited to submit up to five photos taken in the MetroParks fo Butler County.

Voting will take place from July 1 to 15, with winners being named on July 18th. 

The rules are below. A copy of the rules and an entry form can be found here.

CONTEST RULES:

1. Competition is open to all photographers (amateur and professional) and is FREE! Participation is not restricted by residency or age; however, all photos entered must have been taken in a MetroParks of Butler County park area.

2. Deadline for entries is June 30th at 11:59pm EST (by email).

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Black bear seen in Symmes Twp

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, September 27th, 2010, 4:18pm

 

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - A small black bear has been seen recently by five or six people in the area around Symmes Township Park.

The sightings were first reported by a couple of weeks ago. Township administrator Gerald Beckman says the reports were believable, so they notified neighbors and put up warning signs in the area. They have received several more reports since then.

The sightings have happened both in the park, the old Rozzi Fireworks property that is now owned by the township for future park development, and properties neighboring those properties.

The township and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are not doing anything about the bear except to tell people to stay away from it and leave it alone.

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