Around Town

When there’s a lag in a conversation, we usually end up talking about the weather. We haven’t had to wait for a lag in any chats lately, because the weather has been the opening comment in most recent exchanges. When you turn on the Six O’Clock News, the first thing they talk about is either the heat index, or high …

My name is Tealy and I am a female, black lab mix with a white speckled chest, which is very cute and I weigh about 32 pounds. I have a small frame and am about 10 months old. At first I am a little shy but I warm up quickly. I really like playing with toys. My owner wanted to …

This is the middle of July, so I feel that this is really the middle of summer. Actually, we still have plenty of days of hot weather ahead of us. The water temperature of Lake Michigan is still in the low sixties. I remember when Lake Michigan wasn’t really warm enough to swim in until sometime in August. I’m a …

My name is Mitzy and this week I am the Pet of the Week. I am a female calico and am about 5 years old. I am quite plump and a very sweet lady. My owner had to move and brought me to Animal Control. I’m a little shy at first but I like people and will come out of …

I mentioned last week how difficult it is, at times, to get together with family. My siblings and I have been working since last February to set a date to celebrate my one sister’s eightieth birthday. Either she was out of town, I had other commitments, or the weather was not suitable for traveling. At first we were going to …

(July 3, 2013) — Animal Rescue Fund, a St. Joseph County-based animal welfare organization, is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for abandoning a puppy in a box in Burr Oak, Mich. The Case: The Animal Rescue Fund gives the following account: On Tuesday, …

When I decided to change course in my career and move from the banking and insurance world to that of education, I knew things would not be easy. In addition to going back to school to FINALLY secure my degree in elementary education, I knew the job market was already saturated with prospective teachers. Or in other words, a college …

I have been a Detroit Tigers fan for many, many years. I grew up listening to them and the late, great Ernie Harwell on the radio. I watched them on TV when Al Kaline and George Kell did the play-by-play. As a child, I would cut out articles and pictures about the Tigers and tape them to my bedroom wall. …

Hello. My name is Hattie and I am a female, black lab/chow mix, about 7 years old. I weigh about 67 pounds and am very good when being walked on a leash. I also know how to sit, shake, lie down and sit up. When someone gives me a treat I take it very gently. I like people and may …

Welcome to July. The day after tomorrow is the Fourth of July, which is a holiday. This means that there will not be any mail delivery, garbage pick-up, and the banks will be closed. So, if your garbage is picked up normally on Thursday, it will be Friday, and Friday’s garbage will be picked up on Saturday. Whew! I just …