A black bear was photographed near the end of Kipling Crossing in Pierce Township. Police urged neighbors to secure trash and report any new sightings.

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Neighbors in Anderson Township reported a possible black bear this week; wildlife officials haven’t confirmed the sighting. State biologists urge calm, securing food sources and reporting photos so the animal can be verified.