Around Town

“The greatest accomplishment is not in never failing, but in rising again after you fall.” ~ Vince Lombardi Whether you want to admit it or not, we’re all creatures of habit. A few examples you might relate to: When you’re in the bathroom getting ready for the new day, do you brush your teeth the same way every time? When …

If you want a gentle, Great Dog! I’m the one for you.   I shake hands, sit on command, and I could care less about cats.  I am a neutered, four year old male.  I have house manners and I get along with kids.  My docket number is 51108, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. …

The St. Joe County Fair was not held last year due to Covid-19. It did happen this year with a few changes. Parking was FREE and the admission gates were changed a bit. With Covid still on everyone’s mind, most people took necessary cautions. I did see a lot of patrons wearing masks. It was a little difficult to maintain …

I am Sonny.  I like to wander around.  I have been here for a while now and I am very calm.  I want to be the only cat in the house.  I am  three years old and housetrained and already neutered.  My docket number is 51024, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., …

This is the time of the year when it’s not unusual to experience some foggy conditions. Coming into town from one of the many lakes in St. Joe County, it’s not unusual to come in contact with many low areas along the way. This is where you could easily run into fog. Fog shows up when water vapor, or water …

I sit pretty.  I am curious, but oh, am I happy.  The people here think I am six months old.  I think I am about four months old.  They call me “Tilly”.  I know “sit”.  I love to play with other dogs.  I am a female and I will need my spay surgery.  My docket number is 51107, at the …

I wish all my Jewish friends a joyous Yom Kippur. It begins this evening at sundown. The 36th Annual Walk for Warmth will be held this Saturday, September 18, beginning at high noon. The walk takes place at the St. Joseph County Courthouse gazebo, located at 125 West Main Street, in downtown Centreville. This walk raises money for utility assistance …

Next Sunday is Grandparents Day. If you are fortunate to have grandparents, please make sure you spend some time with them. Join them in a lively conversation. You’ll be surprised how much you might learn. Twenty years ago this month, the United States was brutally attacked by the Taliban. All Americans came together for the first time in many years. …

I am “Teddy”.  I am so excited, I learned to sit on command in 15 minutes.  I am three months old, a male husky mix.  I get along with other dogs and kids.  I don’t like cats.  I need to learn not to jump on people.  I will need my neuter surgery.  Come see how handsome I am.  My docket …

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” ~ Sir Winston Churchill A brief word to the Automotive Engineers. Thanks for all the new advances you’ve made when it comes to designing the automobiles of today. The cars and trucks are much safer than they were twenty years ago. You see more SUVs than …