BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County announced on Tuesday that they are more than half way to meeting their goal of raising $10,000 to provide mentors to ten children currently waiting for a Big Brother or Sister.

According to the Firstgiving website, Big Brothers Big Sisters of butler County has reached 52% of their goal.

There are currently 140 Butler County children waiting for a Big Brother or Sister.  The children whom we serve are living in some of the toughest environments in Butler County.

Anyone who wants to help raise the remaining $4,800 is invited to visit this link:   http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sponsoramatch/sponsor-a-match

Contributions to the campaign may also be mailed to the Big Brothers Big Sisters office at 5539 Eureka Drive, Hamilton, OH 45011.

BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - The Butler County Visitors Bureau (BCVB) recently received the National Association of Sports Commissions’ (NASC) 2013 Outstanding Online Presence award during the closing ceremonies at the NASC Symposium in Louisville, KY.

The Bureau was evaluated on the effectiveness of their overall web presence, including social media platforms, in marketing Butler County as a leading sports event destination. The BCVB was up against seven other visitors bureaus and sports commissions from across the nation including one other competitor from Ohio.

The NASC honors 10 members each year for their outstanding initiatives in the sports and events industry. Members are recognized in five categories: Outstanding Marketing Campaign, Outstanding Locally Created Event, Outstanding Online Presence, Convention & Visitors Bureau Member of the Year, and Sports Commission Member of the Year.

FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) - Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is giving back to teh community around them.

In addition to supporting local charities, and organizations, Menchie himself spreads smiles within the community through visits to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, as well as local libraries, school functions, and community events.

"One of the things that enticed me most about starting a Menchie’s franchise was its focus on spreading smiles throughout your community," stated Hach, who is a resident of West Chester. With locations in both West Chester and Fairfield, Hach currently supports local schools, churches, YMCAs, and non-profit organizations such as Reach Out Lakota and Shared Harvest Food Bank, through donations, food drives, and fundraisers.

Since opening his West Chester location in August 2012, Hach has made guest experience and community involvement a fundamental part of his business plan.