HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) - Millions of Americans across the country are expected to spend Saturday, October 22nd during the 20th annual “Make a Difference Day” doing volunteer projects to improve their communities and help neighbors in need.  

Residents of Butler County are invited to join in these efforts locally with the Timberhill Restoration Coalition.  THRC is looking for volunteers to work on projects at Timberhill Activity Area, a section of the MetroParks’ Rentschler Forest MetroPark, with a reservable camping area used by local organized youth groups, such as Scouts and others, in Fairfield Township.  

Different projects include  removal and storage of tents, trail work, repairing paths and walkways, cleaning the butterfly garden, landscaping and mulch and general camp clean up. 

For more information or for the registration form, visit www.yourmetroparks.net.

HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) - The Butler County Fire Chief's Association is organizing a memorial for those lost in the 9-11 attacks.

The event will be held Sunday, September, 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Butler County Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial, Monument Ave, in Hamilton.

Here's a release with details of the plans:

On September 11, 2001 the Fire Service collectively committed that we would “never forget” the sacrifice made by the victims of those horrific terrorist attacks on our country.
Especially the dedication of our fellow public servants. Additionally, it is appropriate that we honor our own local heroes that have given their lives in the line of duty throughout the years as well as retired comrades that have been called home.

 COLUMBIA STATION, OH(FOX 19)-   Great Lakes Truck Driving School will be hosting a job fair on June 2nd, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  This job fair is expected to be one of the largest truck driving job fairs in the history of the state.35 - 40 companies from all over the country will be seeking candidates to fill multiple truck driver jobopenings. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume and be prepared to fill out applications. This event is open to the public, free to attend, and there is no need to register.  Non-CDL holders are also encouraged to attend.