OXFORD, OH (FOX19) - Oxford Police say a pair of Miami University students was stopped in the act earlier this week when they tried to cut down a thirty-foot pine tree.

The tree was sitting in front of some privately-owned student apartments on South Poplar street.  Sergeant Jim Squance says the student they caught said he and his friend intended to cut down the thirty-foot tree, then lop off the top for Christmas use.

Unfortunately for them, a neighbor noticed what was going on and gave police a call.

The second student, who was the one with the ax, ran away as police arrived, and police say his friend didn't give up his name.

The student was cited to appear in court for disorderly conduct.  Sgt.

HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) - If you find yourself in downtown Hamilton Friday night and think the area looks more lively than usual, you'll be completely wrong.

That's because the undead will take over the streets for the "Second Annual Hamilton, Ohio Zombie Walk".  The event will start and end at the municipal parking lot across from the McDonald's restaurant on High Street.  The dearly-departed will trudge to the river, cross under the High-Main Bridge, and return on the other side of High Street.

Zombie walks are in vogue around the world, and Hamilton is leading the trend in the Tri-State.  Tim Couch, one of the organizers, says about 100 people showed up last year and there probably will be more this year, and you're invited to join them.

The event will run from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.  That's plenty of time to travel the route, but as anyone who's ever seen Night of the Living Dead can tell you, zombies move slowly.  In fact,&nb