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Some SW Ohio counties among tops for turkeys

Some SW Ohio counties among tops for turkeys

COLUMBUS, OH (FOX19) - Four of the Tri-State's 8 counties were among the state's top ten for turkeys taken on the first day of the spring turkey season, and among the top 15 for the number of turkeys taken per square mile.

Ohio hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,227 bearded wild turkeys on the first day of the spring turkey-hunting season, which is open statewide through May 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In 2011, a preliminary total of 2,646 wild turkeys were killed on opening day.

Top counties for wild turkeys killed on Monday were: Ashtabula-93, Coshocton-79, Tuscarawas-78, Muskingum-74, Guernsey-69, Adams-62, Highland-57, Knox-56, Brown-55 and Clermont-54.

CRC still needs lifeguards for summer

CRC still needs lifeguards for summer

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Cincinnati Recreation Commission still needs 35 lifeguards to staff the pools for the summer.  CRC is hiring a total of 225 lifeguards for the season.

Lifeguards need to be age 15 or older and earn $8.16 per hour.  Previous lifeguard experience counts toward higher pay rates. Complete training is provided through CRC’s American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes.

The next training class begins Friday, April 27 at 5:45 p.m. at Cincinnati Boys and Girls Club LeBlond indoor pool, 1621 Logan Street, 45202.  The Aquatics & Pools section of CRC’s home page has more details on upcoming Lifeguard Training Classes.

CRC lifeguards must meet a variety of swimming requirements. To help prepare for these swim requirements, Swim Stroke Clinics are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. at the Cincinnati Boys and Girls Club LeBlond indoor pool (which is not CRC’s pool).

New Games Workshop store holds Grand Opening April 28

New Games Workshop store holds Grand Opening April 28

CINCINNATI (FOX19) –A new store that focuses on tabletop strategy games will hold its grand opening in the Hyde Park Plaza on Saturday, April 28th.

Big Special Olympics benefit is Friday

Big Special Olympics benefit is Friday

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - This year’s annual Special Olympics Hamilton County Friends & Family Sports Showcase will take place at Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road in Madisonville.

The Sports Showcase is a fundraising event for Special Olympics Hamilton County and this year’s event aims to bring over 300 athletes, family and community members together for a night of fun, including special guests Cincinnati Reds Historian Gregg Rhodes, former Bengal and radio host Artrell Hawkins, and area basketball coaches Chris Mack (Xavier University), Mick Cronin (University of Cincinnati), and Charlie Coles (Miami University, Ohio).

The Friends & Family Sports Showcase features food and drink (including cash bar), athlete demonstrations, contests and games for everyone, a silent auction, raffles, and interaction with local celebrities (see above).

You’re invited to get ready for Opening Day – with cheese

You’re invited to get ready for Opening Day – with cheese

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – Cheese company Sargento and the Cincinnati Reds have teamed up to help fans share their love of baseball and cheese. To build excitement for Opening Day, and help fans show Reds pride, Sargento will host festivities at Cincinnati Kroger stores in Harrison, Middletown, Montgomery, and Delhi, followed by another event at Great American Ball Park.

On Monday and Wednesday, the Sargento Cheese Mobile, the Reds Rover crew and the Reds mascot will make special appearances at four Cincinnati area Kroger stores. Fans can partake in poster making and win Sargento samples and other prizes.

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Grand Opening for Spa at Mercy Health - Anderson HealthPlex is Thursday

Grand Opening for Spa at Mercy Health - Anderson HealthPlex is Thursday

 

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) -  Mercy Health is holding a party celebrating the grand opening of the Spa at Mercy Health – Anderson on Thursday, March 29, from 5:45 - 8 pm at 7495 State Road in Anderson Township.

Members of the Anderson Township Chamber of Commerce will join Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital Site Administrator Gyasi Chisley at a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off  the festivities.

Designed to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit, the Spa features a wide array of services to help the community be well, including:

Massage Services:

  • The Spa Signature Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Pre-Natal Massage
  • Medical Recovery Massage
  • Myofascial Release Massage
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Reflexology

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These “streakers” will probably run with their clothes on

These “streakers” will probably run with their clothes on

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – When the American Heart Association describes this group of nine men as “streakers”, they’re referring to their habit of never missing the Heart Mini 15k since it was started 34 years ago, not to the 1970’s fad of running the streets naked.

The nine runners are committed to keeping their streak alive as they prepare to hit Columbia Parkway to run their 35th Heart Mini 15K on Sunday, March 18.  The annual Mercy Health Heart Mini is anticipating over 18,000 runners and walkers in combined events.

“Maybe our slogan should be, ‘35 and Still Alive,’” said one runner.  Whatever their slogan, their commitment to the Heart Mini is admirable.

The nine runners are Dennis Geiger, Rick Heil, Tim Kling, Dave Lenahan, Dave Nelson, Jack Nienabor, Ron Pfeiffer, John Quatkemeyer, and Jim Royston.