Around Town

Five more names of things, because everything has a name: Agraffe: The wired cage that holds the cork in a bottle of champagne. Vocabbles: The “na na na” and “la la la” in the lyrics of a song that don’t have any meaning. Interrobang: When you combine an exclamation mark and question mark (!?). Columella Nasi: The space between your …

ITS FOOTBALL SEASON!  I’m ready to play!  My name is “Bowie”.  I am a neutered, Senior male boxer.  I am current on my Rabies vaccination.  I am housetrained, get along with other dogs and cats.  If you want a gentle older companion to give you kisses and enjoy walks with you –  it’s ME.  I have a skin issue being …

Three more ways to save money by making something yourself: Campfire starters: Stuff wads of dryer lint into paper egg cartons. Break up leftover candle ends and melt them over low heat. Pour the wax over the lint and let it cool. Cut the egg carton compartments apart. When you are ready to start a fire, set a compartment under …

I am not a big fan of bridges, especially high bridges, such as the “BIG MAC” near Mackinaw City. Every Labor Day, many Michiganders brave the heights and walk the five miles across the Straits of Mackinaw. You should be in pretty good shape and not afraid of heights as you walk across the structure that at times moves a …

I am “Henry”.  Look at my happy smile.  I have a beautiful red coat, and I know commands “sit” and “down”.  I am a boy and am about one year old.  I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  I am eager and enthusiastic to get out and play. My docket number is 53264, at the St. Joseph …

Because this column deals with getting Out and About, I thought it was about time to do just that. A week ago, we met my brother for lunch in Marshall, Michigan. When I think of Marshall, the first thing that comes to mind is Win Schulers restaurant. I haven’t been there in over fifty years, so I’m not sure if …

Last week I shared a few ways to eat more economically. Here are a some ways to save when it comes to getting Out and About: You can easily increase your gas mileage by braking less and coasting more. Don’t just steer your vehicle, drive it. Try accelerating gently and coasting toward red lights and stop signs. Let the idiots …

Hi!  I am Abby.  I am ready to warm your heart and your lap.  I am a spayed female,  my age is a guessing game.  Come visit me.  My docket number is 53208, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., phone …

If you don’t find yourself feeling just a little depressed these days, you haven’t been watching the evening news or reading a newspaper. Prices continue to rise and there’s not much we can do about it. Thankfully gasoline prices are starting to come down a bit. Here are some ways to save when it comes to feeding your family: When …

COVID-19 really put our lives in a tailspin. I don’t recall anything in my that has affected our lives as much as the COVID pandemic. Over the past two years, COVID-19 has caused some rather unusual symptoms throughout our bodies and research has shown that our fingernails and toenails are not immune. Here are several of those symptoms: Changes in …