Black bear sightings in Ohio Ohio reported 285 black bear sightings in 52 counties in 2022, 161 of which were confirmed based on the presence of evidence such as photos or tracks, per ODNR.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has tracked black bear sightings in the state since 1993. Most bears spotted are young males, wandering long distances in search of a mate and territory.

The black bears are out and roaming in Ohio. The latest sighting is out of Richland County, its fifth since the 1990s. Here's what happened.

Jadarrius Rose and his mother, Carla Jones, speak on July 27, 2023, of Rose being attacked by an Ohio K-9 dog on July 4, 2023, after attempting to surrender to police with his hands up following a ...