There’s a new team in Clermont County, comprised of the Cincinnati Reds, UC Clermont College, Batavia Township, and the County.  “We are amazed at the welcome we have received in Clermont County,” said Reds Community Fund Executive Director Charley Frank.  The partnership is bringing the 2012 Reds Rookie Success League (RRSL) to the ball diamonds at the Batavia Township Community Center, located at 1535 Clough Pike.  “This is a coed, character building introductory baseball program for kids between the ages of 6 and 12,” said Frank.  “For four weeks, beginning on June 11, 250 children from across the county will be transported to the camp where they will be taught the sport of baseball, but more importantly, they will learn life lessons, including the importance of teamwork.”

UNION TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - At the April 3, 2012 meeting of the Clermont Tea Party, Steering Committee members will present a $500 gift to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center.

The Yellow  Ribbon Support center was founded after U.S. Army SSgt Matt Maupin went missing.  The group sent care packages to soldiers with Matt’s picture on them.  Since that time, the group has sent more than 16,000 packages to Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa.  They will send a care package to any soldier whose address they receive.

“This is a natural fit for us,” states Bob Turner, Communications Director of the Clermont Tea Party.  “We’re involved with trying to make things better because we care about our community and our country deeply.  It’s no different for the men and women in the military.  So we honor their sacrifice and want to support them in some way.  It’s the very least we could do.”  

BATAVIA, OH (FOX19) - The 13th annual Easter Egg Hunt for dogs will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at All Creatures Animal Hospital, located at 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia.  Sign-up begins at 1 p.m. and the egg hunt begins at 2 p.m.; the cost is $5 per dog.   All proceeds go directly to the Friends of Noah adoption program, a volunteer organization that helps find forever homes for homeless pets.

“There will be lots of doggie prizes and biscuit-filled eggs for the dogs to find,” said Bonnie Morrison, Friends of Noah volunteer.  “There will also be lots of other activities for you and your dogs to enjoy that day – agility demonstrations, games, a costume contest, and a blessing of the animals.  And of course, the Easter Bunny will be here to pose for photos with your dog!”

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