CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The MLB announced the 30 winners of the 2013 Honorary Bat Girl Contest that recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and demonstrate a commitment to eradicating the disease. 

The winner for the Cincinnati Reds is Josie Shuler of Fairfield Township, who will be recognized during on-field pregame ceremonies Sunday, May 12 (Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:10 p.m.) at Great American Ball Park.

Josie will receive complimentary game tickets for her and her family, a commemorative Reds jersey and pink wrist bands. Louisville Slugger will be sending her a personalized pink bat engraved with her name.

Here is an excerpt from Josie’s winning submission to HonoraryBatGirl.com:

BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19)- Authorities in Butler County are investigating recent farm animal injuries and deaths.

It was reported late Wednesday afternoon in the 7700 block of Gray Road in Reily Township, just south of Oxford. According to sheriffs, a caller stated some animals he was keeping at the farm had suffered cuts and lacerations. 

How those injuries came about was unknown. The Butler County Sheriff's Office says the attack on the animals likely happened this past weekend.

In total four sheep are dead, four more were injured, and two horses also suffered cuts to their necks.

***It's our policy to not show graphic images of animals suffering so the images of the sheep in this story didn't sustain these major injuries.***

OXFORD, OH (FOX19)  - The Oxford uptown parks will soon become a festival celebrating fine wines, craft beers and area artisans.  The 6th annual Oxford Wine Festival will be held from 2:00-10:00pm on Saturday May 18th.

Participants at the event will receive 5 tasting tickets and will be able to sample fine wines from around the world.  There is also beer tasting available. 

Area artisans will have their work on display and throughout the evening there will be cooking displays and live performances by area musicians.

To purchase tickets for this event, visit www.oxfordchamber.org .  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  To make a weekend of the festival, the Oxford Best Western hotel and Presidio Pines Bed and Breakfast are offering festival packages.