Election 2011: Solon to Vote on Deer Preservation Act

… deer hunting, either with sharpshooters or with bow hunting, will pose a danger to children and 

residents…more

Mazzola’s animals relocated (with video)

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP — The area around 9978 North Marks Road will never be the same because the wild animals that belonged to the late Sam Mazzola, who died on July 10, are no longer there.

Mazzola’s collection of exotic animals such as lions, bears, and tigers are well-known throughout the area because he often invited neighbors to see them.

Since his death, three bears were relocated to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colo.

Pat Craig, the executive director of the animal sanctuary, said that a woman who said that she was Mazzola’s girlfriend called his sanctuary and told them that they were looking for a place for his bears. The sanctuary is one of only two in the country to take in bears...see video

Mentor looking at new program that could reduce vehicle-animal collisions

City officials met last week with Northeast Ohio Area wide Coordinating Agency staff about a pilot program to help reduce the number of vehicle-animal collisions through the use of technology…more

Puppy Survives Without Food, Water for Weeks

A six-month-old puppy is being called a miracle dog after surviving for nearly a month in an abandoned home without food or water...see video

Letter from Rep. Sears to Columbus Dispatch, “Bill takes confusion out of vicious-dog law”

Breed-specific legislation does not protect the public. If anyone truly believes that Substitute House Bill 14 doesn’t do a better job of protecting the public than current law, I suggest they read the bill…more

Bears Expected To Be Removed From Sam Mazzola's Property Today

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Teen handcuffed Sam Mazzola to waterbed, sheriff’s officials say

A 17-year-old boy chained and handcuffed Sam Mazzola to the waterbed where the same teen found Mazzola dead on Sunday morning, Lorain County sheriff’s Sgt. Donald Barker said Thursday…more

Sam Mazzola's death surrounded in even more controversy than his life

New details emerging in the investigation in to Sam Mazzola's and the animals left behind…see video