Fairfield- The Ohio Division of Wildlife has advised of a black bear sighting and an attack on a dog.
According to ODW the bear has been spotted three (3) times southeast of Heath. ODW stated it may be a young male trying to establish its territory or just passing through.
If sighted, please notify the Ohio Department of Wildlife at 1.800.945.3543 or local Wildlife Officer Antoinette Joliff at 614.400.0744