Around Town

Six Signs You Are Outgrowing Your Life — You feel bored by the conversations you used to enjoy. — You crave solitude more than social events. — You feel a strange sadness, like you are grieving a version of yourself that is dying. — You are easily irritated by drama and gossip. — Your old friends feel like strangers. — …

Old age is not for sissies. A year ago I suffered a heart attack and spent about six weeks at home recovering from Quadruple Heart By-Pass surgery. Since then I’ve been attending “Heart Healthy” sessions at the Beacon Health Wellness Pavilion. I’ve shared some of these experiences with everyone via this column. I recently developed a slipped disc in my …

Wood Street north of East Michigan Avenue to Hoffman Street – – – The 1968 City Directory includes many people and businesses in a few short blocks. Starting with #301, Mrs. M. Willis Wilson and Jessie Worden; #323 sometimes was used by the school board as a storage building, sometimes Day Center or Special Education Building or for GED classes …

Did You Know? — Iceland has no mosquitoes at all due to its cold climate. — Iceland is the world’s safest country, with lowest crime and highest peace. — Railways don’t exist in Iceland; travel depends on cars, buses & planes. — Iceland is one of the most volcanically active regions on Earth. — Iceland’s national sport is handball, not …

Did You Know? — Cats can’t taste sweetness. They’re the only mammals that can’t. — Male cats are mostly left-pawed. — Most cats dislike citrus scents…they act as natural repellents. — Unlike humans, cats can safely drink seawater. — Cats instinctively hide when they are sick. — Cats stalk their owners just for fun. — Cats sometimes guard their owners …

Did You Know? — Your phone is dirtier than a toilet seat. — Left-handed people recover from injuries faster. — Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not. — The average person walks around the earth 3 times in a lifetime. — Hot water freezes faster than cold water. — Chewing gum improves memory and focus. — Most dust in your …

We all have an expiration date and we have no idea when that time will come. I believe that our time of death is like the time we actually lose consciousness as we fall to sleep. It would be great to know what death feels like, however I don’t know how we would ever find out. There has been some …

Kissing Facts You Might Not Know — Kissing releases dopomine, making that first kiss feel addictive. — A long kiss can actually sync your heartbeats. — Love isn’t just emotional – it’s physical. — People remember their first kiss more vividly than most major memories. — Kissing boosts your mood and naturally reduces stress. — Kissing strengthens emotional bonding between …

Year 2026. East Michigan Avenue continues on to Wood Street. Many remember the old Three Rivers High School building and crossing at the corner of Middle St. to stop for an ice cream cone at # 235 E. Michigan at Parkside. In the 1980’s it became Scotty’s Tastee Twirl with owner John Climmons. He with his wife, Henrietta, also operated …

Strange but true facts about dogs Dogs can smell your emotions. A dog’s noseprint is as unique as a human fingerprint. Dogs can hear four times farther than humans. Dogs have a “sixth sense” for natural disasters. Dogs can smell human stress hormones. Dogs can hear earthquakes before they happen. Dogs can recognize images on TV screens. Dogs enjoy music …