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People told to eat less fish from Great Miami and Mill Creek, more OK at Caesar Creek Lake

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 12:42am
People told to eat less fish from Great Miami and Mill Creek, more OK at Caesar Creek Lake

COLUMBUS, OH (FOX19) - For the 2012 season, Ohio has relaxed fish consumption advisories in four water bodies, 1 of them in the Tri-State, and added more strict limits in 10 waterways. 

This year’s fish consumption advisory contains updates to 15 locations based on detections from samples that were taken from 14 lakes and reservoirs and 18 streams in 2010.

Places where you can eat more fish:

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Bald eagle perched on tree in Butler County

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, February 27th, 2012, 2:27pm
Bald eagle perched on tree in Butler County

OH (FOX19) - Photo taken Monday by Renee Thompson of Middletown on Browns Run Road in Montgomery County/Butler County line.

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Group called Scoop helps cats with cards

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 2:28am
Group called Scoop helps cats with cards

FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) - Save Cats & Obliterate OverPopulation, Inc. (SCOOP, Inc.) will hold its first Annual Cards for Cats and Vendor Fair November 5, 2011 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Event Center at Woodfox, 2320 Mack Road, in Fairfield.

The cost is $20.00 to stamp 10 winter-themed cards with "Stampin up!" demonstrator, Beth Null Widmer. If not stamping cards, there is a $2.00 donation to shop 25 vendor booths (price includes 2 raffle tickets).

It'll be a fun filled afternoon stamping handmade and unique cards with demonstrator, Beth Null Widmer, of "Stampin Up!" In addition, there'll be 25 vendor booths with great products and items--a wonderful chance to start the holiday shopping. Light refreshments/food available for purchase. Wonderful baskets will be raffled. Minimum age for stampers: pre-teen.

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ICCWG and OCAC are pleased to announce the return of the free environmental film series Green Screen

Submitted by Oxford Community Arts Center
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 8:55am
ICCWG and OCAC are pleased to announce the return of the free environmental film series Green Screen

OXFORD, OH (FOX19) - A film series to examine sustainability in the modern age -- Oxford Interfaith Climate Change Work Group (ICCWG) and the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) present Green Screen the ICCWG and OCAC are pleased to announce the return of the free environmental film series Green Screen.

On September 14, October 12, and November 9th, the ICCWG and OCAC are pleased to announce the return of the free environmental film series Green Screen. The series presents films and videos about the science, art and spirituality of the natural environment. Every second Wednesday this Fall, Green Screen will explore a variety of films with the goal of educating, amusing, motivating and inspiring people to consider their role in the environment. All films will be shown at 7p.m.

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Zoey the pug stays cool in the pool

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 2:32pm
Zoey the pug stays cool in the pool

MONROE, OH (FOX19) - Beckie King of Monroe took this picture of Zoey in her backyard and says that, "Our pool stays filled and she gets in whenever she is hot."

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Dog Walk coming this summer to Pyramid Hill

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 2:42pm
Dog Walk coming this summer to Pyramid Hill

ROSS TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - One of America's largest art attractions will go to the dogs in August.

Pyramid Hill in Ross Township just outside Hamilton is holding the "Dog Walk @ Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park" on Saturday August 13th.

The event will start at 10:00 a.nm. with prizes at noon for the best trick, cutest dog, most obedient, largest/smallest dog, and more.

There will also be a park walk, demonstrations, vendors, and food.

Admission is free for this event.

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park is located at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd., and features works of art displayed 280 acres of rolling hills, both pasture and wooded.

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Animal cruelty bill inspired by alpaca killing wins committee vote

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 1:13am
Animal cruelty bill inspired by alpaca killing wins committee vote

HAMILTON (FOX19) - A bill inspired by the torture and killing of a pet alpaca took another step forward through the Ohio Wednesday.

State Representative Courtney Combs (R-Hamilton) sponsored the bill.

“The current penalties for animal abuse in Ohio are no more than a slap on the wrist and do nothing to punish the abuser or prevent future acts,” Combs said.

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