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I am one smart, handsome dude!  I was born May 28, 2020.  I am a neutered male, I’m Heartworm negative, current on my Rabies and I am GOOD with kids.  But I am not good with other male dogs.  I am housetrained too.  My docket number is 49817, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main …

If you are a pet owner, the chances are you have at least ten or twelve pictures of that non-human member of your family. Here is your chance to share that picture with the rest of the world. The St. Joseph County Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) is bringing back its “Cutest Pet Picture Contest”. This contest will be held at …

I’m waiting to be adopted and go to a new home.  I am Margaret, and I am about 3-4 years old.  I will need my spay surgery when I go to my home.  I am tan and white.  When I came into this place I was very shy, but now I am getting acquainted.  I am beautiful and smart, if I …

Next Tuesday, July 27, the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Battle Creek, will offer an informational meeting here in Three Rivers, at the Rivers Enrichment Center, 1200 West Broadway. If you are a veteran and have questions or issues, this would be the perfect time to have them answered. This session will run from 11:30 AM until 1 PM. …

I am “Maximus”!  I am a sweet, large, couch potato.  I love tennis balls, and I am a friendly, five to seven year old, male.  I am black, and have had my neuter surgery.  I hope to meet you soon.  You can call and make an appointment to see and adopt me.  My docket number is 50906, at the St. …

Growing up here in Three Rivers, we had four public schools. Each district, or ward as they were called back then, had a public school. The schools were named after someone who had contributed something to the early history of Three Rivers. The schools were Ruth Hoppin, Huss, Andrews, and Barrows. The buildings are still there, but Ruth Hoppin and …

Here we are!  We are Spitfire and Seaspray,  We are eleven week old, females.  We will need our spay surgery.  We are goofy, hilarious and friendly and would do well with kids and other animals.  Call to make an appointment to see and adopt us at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal …

I am hoping that everyone enjoyed the past weekend in a patriotic way. If you flew the American flag in celebration of the Fourth of July, please continue to fly Old Glory every day and in the proper way. The American flag is a symbol of the United States of America, and is something to be very proud of everyday. …

Just about every one has a cell-phone these days. I carry mine in a pouch on my belt. It’s pretty handy, except when I wear my shirt outside my pants. I miss quite a few calls, because it takes me a few seconds to lift my shirt, undo the Velcro and get the phone out. Many people, mostly young girls, …

Who is responsible for setting the trends in styling? I have a feeling that most of the trend setters are celebrities. For example, Guy Fieti, of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” fame is responsible for making it cool to wear your sunglasses backwards on the back of your head. I’m pretty sure that Rock groups of the early sixties are responsible …