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Wars come at a terrible cost.  250,000 soldiers died in the Civil War (1861-65). Michigan’s 11th Infantry left with 1000 members and only 340 would come back. At the start of the Civil War the government supplied the soldiers with partial uniforms and old guns. “Fighting Joe Hooker” is known to have many “camp followers”. Some fighting and wounded solders …

They told me to pose for a picture.  I’m going to be a Model.  My name is “Hamburgler”.  I’m a blue and white male.  I don’t know how old I am, but I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs but not dominant dogs.  I love treats and squeaky toys. However, I am kind of a grump at …

We all take a chance of swallowing a little poison everyday. Some of us take this chance three times a day, but most of us do so twice-a-day. If you don’t want to take a chance on swallowing a little poison, all you need to do is stop brushing your teeth with toothpaste. Here are some of the warnings printed …

In 1837 Michigan became the 26th State in the Union. Votes in Three Rivers were close as Republicans and Democrats were evenly divided. In 1871 the Village of Three Rivers includes Lockport, Canada and Brooklyn. In 1905 Three Rivers changed to a city of four wards. President Lincoln issued a call for Michigan to furnish regiments: 30 infantry, 11 cavalry, …

If you love the sound of a Harley Davidson idling, or the sound of a Massey-Ferguson tractor starting, you’ll want to make plans to attend the upcoming St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association Annual Tractor Show. It all happens Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 2 – 4 at Boot Hill Ranch, 10542 Bair lake Street, just east of Jones, Michigan. …

OKAY! ! Enough rain already!  I am “Echo”, a Catahoula leopard, female.  I am housetrained, I get along with other dogs.  I’m a little skittish at first with kids.  I love playing outside and going for long walks with the volunteers.  I am affectionate and I want your undivided attention, especially when you play with me and give me treats.  …

The subject of Immigration is one of the issues featured on the evening news these days, and is also a prime issue in the current race for President of the United States. I’m thinking the American Indians didn’t do a very good job when it came to dealing with the first immigrants coming to America. Later on, the American Indian …

The Worline and Bonfoey Milk Station at #203 S. Andrews was started in 1920 by Mel Worline and Carl Bonfoey. In 1928 Worline sold out to Earl Tice. Steve entered the business with his father in 1936. Steve and wife Hester were owners until 1967 when they sold to Ray Miller, distributor for Dean Dairy Products. Miller purchased City Dairy …

Every year, in early May, Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is the place to be if you’re a fan of horse racing. The Kentucky Derby is definitely a race like no other. Horses are beautiful animals and a thoroughbred racehorse is truly a thing of beauty. The horse is all muscle and loves to run. I’ve always been impressed in …

According to Consumer Reports, there’s no nutritional difference between cage-free eggs and others. Cage-free means that hens weren’t raised in a cage, but there’s no guarantee that they weren’t packed into a building with thousands of other birds. If you’ve never bought eggs from a local farmer, you’d be surprised at how tasty they are and you might even save …