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"Flying K9s" to land in Miami Township for free competition

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 10:27pm
"Flying K9s" to land in Miami Township for free competition

 

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - The Clermont County Dog Training Club will present an indoor competition for pro and novice Disc Dogs hosted by The Southern Ohio Flying K9s on January, 21, 2012 starting at 10:00 a.m.

The Competition includes: Toss/Fetch, Freestyle and an Obstacle course.  It is a rare opportunity to see nationally ranked disc dogs competing locally and the Freestyle competition is always a crowd pleaser.  The event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, January 21 Schedule of Events:

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Perch stocked in Lake Isabella Friday

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, October 28th, 2011, 1:06am
Perch stocked in Lake Isabella Friday

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - 500 pounds of yellow perch will be stocked in Lake Isabella between 10 and 11 a.m. Friday (October 28), for the last perch stocking of the season.  

The fish are raised and delivered by an Amish farmer from northern Ohio. They are brought in tanks on trailer and the water will be tempered before fish are taken out with a net.  The fish are weighed before being stocked into the lake. 

Perch rigs and all needed bait and equipment will be available at the Lake Isabella Boathouse.  For additional information, please call the Lake Isabella Boathouse at 513-791-1663. 

Lake Isabella is at 10174 Loveland-Madeira Rd. in Symmes Township south of Loveland. 

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Animals become artists for Saturday event

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 12:36am
Animals become artists for Saturday event

INDIAN HILL, OH (FOX19) - An auction of art by animals, for animals, will highlight a fundraiser this weekend.

This Saturday, October 22, The League for Animal Welfare will host its Sixth Annual Wine & Whiskers Tasting & Auction from 7 - 11 p.m.

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Final Tackle Trade Day of year at Lake Isabella

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Saturday, October 8th, 2011, 12:17am
Final Tackle Trade Day of year at Lake Isabella

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Reel in a deal during the last Tackle Trade Day of the season at Lake Isabella on Saturday, October 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  A variety of new and used vintage lures, rods, reels and more will be available for the experienced and amateur angler.

This last of the Tackle Trade Days will showcase local fishing equipment vendors in a flea-market style setting. Anglers can find that right fishing pole or lure from the large selection of bargain gear.

Tackle Trade Days is free and open to the public. Lake Isabella is located at 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, 45140. A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($10.00 annual; $3.00 daily) is required to enter the parks.  

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Involvement with baby animals generally a bad idea

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, May 5th, 2011, 9:24pm
Involvement with baby animals generally a bad idea

COLUMBUS (FOX19) - Ohio wildlife officials are trying to convince people to keep their hands off most baby animals, even if appears they need a home.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife staff, Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (OWRA) members, and licensed wildlife rehabilitators have worked hard to reduce the number of wild animals being picked up by well-meaning people.  Despite their cute and sometimes helpless appearance, wild animals are capable of biting, scratching, and transmitting diseases to humans and domestic animals.

"The Division of Wildlife and wildlife rehabilitators share a common goal to be good stewards and ensure healthy wildlife populations will exist for future generations to enjoy," stated Carolyn Caldwell, program administrator in the Division of Wildlife.

Many people believe that they are doing the right thing by rescuing a young wild animal and think that hand raising is a good alternative to

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Police investigate deliberate killing of goose in parking lot

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011, 8:47pm
Police investigate deliberate killing of goose in parking lot

BLUE ASH, OH (FOX19) - Blue Ash Police and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are investigating what appears to be the deliberate killing of a Canada goose outside a bowling alley on Hunt Road.

The police report says the suspect "did intentionally run over a goose twice in the parking lot of Crossgate Lanes, causing its death."

The attack happened on the evening of Sunday, April 17, and was reported to the police amost immediately.

The suspect was driving a old white 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, which the police have located.  They also know who owns the car; we don't know if the police believe the car's owner was driving it at the time.

Police collected what they describe as "Canada geese hair and feathers" at the scene.

Killing Canada geese except as part of legal hunting or under other limited circumstances is illegal under state and federal law.  Deliberately killing an animal in this manner likely violates animal cruelty laws as we

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Guess who stopped in for dinner?

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, September 6th, 2010, 1:25pm

LOVELAND (FOX19) - If mice are on the menu, you may find a red-tailed hawk on the guest list.

Mike Fugate of Loveland saw this hawk in his back yard Monday morning.  The birds are fairly common in Ohio, and are seen all over the Tri-State.  They can be found flying around downtown and industrial areas at times.

Studies of red-tails show outdoor species of mice as a huge percentage of their diet.  They also eat other small mammals, small birds, lizards, snakes, and sometimes poultry.

They are one of the largest hawk species in this area.  Each wing is longer than the body, giving the bird a large wingspan for soaring.  If you were able to look at the opposite side of the bird, you would see the solid red tail that gives it its name.

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