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You’re invited to see the transformation of the RecPlex gym

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 1:02am
You’re invited to see the transformation of the RecPlex gym

 

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - The Anderson Township Park District is inviting everyone to come play at the Open House at the Beech Acres Park RecPlex where the new gym floor has been completed.

The gym will be on display Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from  6 - 8 p.m. at 6915 Beechmont Avenue.  Pets (except service animals) are not permitted in the building.  It’s a rare chance to check out the facility, since it is normally reserved by various groups.

The gym was closed late last year during the process of adding a new floor on top of the existing one, when tests indicated mercury vapor coming out of the old floor, a result of the way gym floors were installed decades ago. Though the level was not high enough to violate federal standards, the gym was closed to be on the safe side, and the old floor was completely removed instead of having the new floor installed on top of it.

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Some SW Ohio counties among tops for turkeys

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 1:25am
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.

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Reds players, Brennaman, Lachey appear at 3 recycling events through Sunday

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 12:01am
Reds players, Brennaman, Lachey appear at 3 recycling events through Sunday

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) -  Cincinnati Reds Players for the Planet Jay Bruce, Ryan Hanigan, Drew Stubbs and Mike Leake and recording artist and host Nick Lachey are  joining forces again with Rumpke Waste & Recycling and other organizations for the Third Annual Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding  Events  this weekend.

The Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Events provide a convenient way for Reds fans and residents of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to recycle old electronics, or securely destroy documents. People can drop off televisions, radios, VCRs, computer monitors, personal computers, hard drives and many other electronics on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

They can also drop off documents for secure shredding on Saturday and Sunday only.

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CRC still needs lifeguards for summer

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 11:34pm
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).

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Reds players boost recycling events

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 2:00am
Reds players boost recycling events

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) -  Cincinnati Reds players Jay Bruce, Ryan Hanigan, and Drew Stubbs are teaming up with Global Environmental Services and many of Cincinnati’s leading corporations for the third annual Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling Events on Friday, April 27; Saturday, April 28; and Sunday, April 29, 2012.   

The Players for the Planet recycling efforts provide a simple and convenient way for Reds fans and citizens of Greater Cincinnati to recycle old electronics, such as televisions, computers, radios and VCR’s. Take your items to one of the three locations below for e-waste recycling:

Friday, April 27, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PNC Bank, Anderson Towne Center Branch
7500 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
(Reds outfielder Jay Bruce and catcher Ryan Hanigan appearance from noon to 1 p.m.)

Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PNC Bank, Hyde Park Branch
3740 Paxton Road
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45209

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

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 1:20am
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

Nail Services:

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Dogs compete in agility test this weekend

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 9:50pm
Dogs compete in agility test this weekend

 

MIAMI TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Unleashed Agility Inc. will hold a two day, indoor, dog agility competition on March 31 & April 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days. The competition will be held at the Clermont County Dog Training Club in Milford, Ohio.

Highly skilled dog handlers will maneuver their canine athletes through a variety of fast and challenging agility courses.

The event is open to the public with Free Admission. Please bring a chair. Only dogs entered in the competition are permitted in the building during  the event.

Clermont County Dog Training Club, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1974. The club offers classes in obedience, conformation, agility and rally. CCDTC is located in Miami Township on Route 50 just east of I-275.  The address is 6058 Kells Lane, Milford, OH 45150.  They can be reached at 513-625-4337 and  www.ccdtc.org.

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