Bears on the prowl prompt Ohio wildlife bear proof advice
The Ohio Division of Wildlife warns residents, especially in Northeast Ohio, to bear proof yards as black bear sightings rise in summer. Spokeswoman Jamey Emmett says young male bears wander to claim territory, with about a dozen sightings this year, mainly in Ashtabula Geauga and Lake counties. Officials urge removing bird feeders uneaten pet food exposed trash and keeping dogs leashed, noting bears are most active at dawn and dusk and can bluff charge if threatened.
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Ohio
Jamey Emmett
Division of Wildlife District Three
Coventry Township
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Ashtabula
Geauga and
Lake Counties
Emmett
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Division of Wildlife
Wildlife
Ohiodnr
Brecksville
Hudson
Wadsworth
Akron
Massillon City Council approves lawn height ordinance
The council adopts a complaint driven rule limiting private and business lawns to eight inches, excluding agricultural zones, and grants include a $14,950 award to J D Real Estate for sidewalk upgrades at 215 Erie St N. A second reading paves the way for a $4,000 grant to For Your Child development center at 101 Tremont Ave SW to assist with property.
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J.D. Real Estate
Erie St. N
Jeff Doll
Tremont Ave
City to hear public input at work sessions in Massillon
City Council initiates a new process to hear public comments during work sessions held on the second and last Mondays monthly. Next meeting is at 6 30 p.m. Monday in the Massillon Government and Justice Center at 1 James Duncan Plaza with Steven M. Grazier noted.
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Lawrence Township trustees set Monday meeting actions
The Stark County Regional Planning Commission offers a housing rehabilitation program with grants and zero percent loans for homeowners to rehab, add accessibility, perform repairs, or upgrade septic or sewer hookups. Township notices and bids cover culvert work, solicitor permits, and fire station equipment. A June 17 meeting is planned.
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Stark County Regional Planning Commission
Man Faces New Charges After Fleeing Deputies
Marc A. Miller, 32, of Lake Township, fled deputies Sunday afternoon in the 4500 block of Lincoln Way. He was found with a cocaine powder package and admitted its contents. Miller faces first degree felony cocaine possession for more than 27 grams, resisting arrest, motor vehicle operation while intoxicated, cocaine possession, and identity fraud stemming from a May 12 incident. He is on probation for prior drunken driving convictions from 2017.
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Perry
Sheriff's Deputies
Stark County
Marc A. Miller
Timberview Ave
Lake Township
Lincoln Way
Miller
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Nation's Largest Sycamore Thrives Then Declines in Ashland
In Ashland County Jerome Jerome Fork area stands an 88 foot tall American Sycamore with 436 inch trunk circumference and eight foot hollow cavity. Forester Alistair Reynolds notes its 547 point score makes it Ohio’s largest and possibly nation’s hollowest, though disease and storms threaten its life. The Big Trees Ohio group and American Forests highlight the tree’s scientific and inspirational value as researchers monitor growth, fungus damage, and decay while searching for larger undocumented specimens.
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Gatehouse Media
Ohio
Courtney Hergesheim
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Alistair Reynolds
Ashland County
Reynolds
ODNR
Jeromesville
Jerome Fork
Mohican River
American Forests
Canfield
Mahoning County
Marc DeWerth
Big Trees
DeWerth
DeWorth
Massillon to Honor Pros Amid City Festival and Scholarships
Massillon hosts a weekend honoring 23 former and current Massillon pros with a charity focus on Washington High School seniors. The festivities, starting July 11, feature a Celebrity Golf Tournament, a Buffalo Wild Wings meet and greet, a charity dinner, and a free autograph session. Pro players include Steve Luke, Tommy Hannon, Willie Spencer Jr., Willie Spencer Sr., Mark Streeter, Charlie Brown, and Shawn Crable.
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Massillon
Steve Luke
Tommy Hannon
Willie Spencer Jr
Willie Spencer Sr
Mark Streeter
Charlie Brown
Shawn Crable
Buffalo Wild Wings
Legends of
Massillon West Stark Chamber of Commerce
Howard's Tiger Rays
Massillon Buffalo Wild Wings
Paul L. David
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Division of State
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Ashland Co
Paul L. David Athletic Training Center
Washington High School
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