Around Town

About a month ago, I made a couple of changes in my column. I decided to make the column a bit more personal. I did this by sharing some of my experiences, with hopes that some readers might have experienced some of the same. Every so often, I throw in a few trivial things that might be helpful hints or …

Hi, I’m this week’s Pet of the Week. I am a tri-color beagle about 1-2 years old. I’m not a big guy and I’m very sweet and loving. I walk nicely on a leash and like people. I know how to sit and am friendly with the resident cat at Animal Control. I also am friendly with other dogs. I …

Backyard BBQ chefs will be happy to hear about a new attraction to this year’s Water Festival. It’s a Backyard BBQ Competition. All backyard chefs are invited to compete in this event on Friday, June 14, from 2 until 9 PM. Century Bank and Trust has agreed to sponsor this first-time ever competition. The entry fee is $55, which covers …

Hi, my name is Mystery and I am a male tiger about 1 year old. I have medium long fur and pretty, tufted ears. I am very sweet and loving and also litter trained. Please come and see me. I like attention and petting. I am available to adopt right now so please come and see me. My Docket # …

Hi, my name is Mystery and I am a male tiger about 1 year old. I have medium long fur and pretty, tufted ears. I am very sweet and loving and also litter trained. Please come and see me. I like attention and petting. I am available to adopt right now so please come and see me. My Docket # …

Organizers of the 2013 Three Rivers Water Festival are promoting a new addition to the annual event. A backyard barbecue competition, sponsored by Kackies Que and Century Bank and Trust, will take place 2 to 9 p.m. June 14 in the Community Tent area at the back of Scidmore Park. An entry fee of $55 will include fees, awards, prize …

We are all mortal, which means that we are all terminal and our days on earth are limited. I will, on occasion, mention the passing of friends in this column. I don’t do this to be morbid, but I do it because these individuals meant a lot to me, and I’m sure they meant a lot to many readers. Dan …

My name is Wilbur and I am a male retriever/collie mix. I am mostly red with a white chest, am about six years old and have already been neutered. I weigh about 66 pounds and am very sweet. The ladies said that I am good on a leash and like people and my fur is very soft. I know how …

We have experienced eighty degree temperatures, I’ve mowed our lawn, the tree outside my office window is in full bloom, and my Gator is my main mode of transportation around town, so it must be springtime in Michigan. This is probably my favorite season of the year, because the days of high humidity haven’t arrived yet. It won’t be long …

Hi! My name is Sara and I am a female black lab mix. I am about three years old and have already been spayed. I weigh about 50 pounds and am very sweet and loving. I may be house-trained, but I’m not sure. I know I can learn that because I know how to sit. Please come and give me …