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Great Parks paused paddleboarding, fishing and other water recreation at Winton Lake after tests found elevated E. coli and staff discovered a nearby sewage leak.
Jun 13, 2026
Sewage Leak Turns Winton Lake Into No-Go Zone For Summer Fun
Jun 03, 2026
Tropical Seabird Stuns Sippo Lake, Sends Canton Birders Flocking
May 20, 2026
Killer Weed Lurking On Green Township Bike Trail, Arborist Warns
May 13, 2026
Smuggled Sock Lizards Multiply Into Millions Across Cincinnati
A tropical Lesser Frigatebird was spotted at Sippo Lake near Canton, drawing birders and likely marking Ohio’s first reported sighting. Photos and checklists helped confirm the report.
An arborist says poison hemlock is blooming along Green Township's bike trail and warns families to watch children and pets. Learn how to identify the plant and reduce risk.
A 1950s backyard release may have produced millions of wall lizards across Greater Cincinnati. Researchers are studying their spread, lead tolerance and disease links.
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