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If you haven’t already done so, you only have a day or two to stop by Main Street Cafe and wish Darlene a very HAPPY RETIREMENT. After twenty-six years, she’ll finally be able to pour her own cup of coffee and sleep in an extra hour or two. Who knows, she might even be the keeper of the light at …

Here I am, one of the three siblings at Animal Control.  My brother and sister, Fred and Ginger would love to see me get a new home.  I want to dance my way into your heart faster than my sister.  My name is Rita, my docket number is 50582 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 …

Retirement is a goal we all look forward to reaching. On the average, we work for forty years and then enjoy those golden years for at least another twenty. There are some who never retire, because they love their job so much. Darlene, from Main Street Cafe, has really loved her job because of the customers that frequent the cafe. …

I am a female, cattle dog mix, and I am ready to get to work for you.  They call me “Millie” and I DO LIKE TO RUN!  So a fenced in area would be best for me to play in.  Call to make an appointment to see and adopt me.  My docket number is 50448, at the St. Joseph County …

To all those Administrative Professionals out there, next Wednesday, April 21, is Administrative Professionals Day here in the United States and Canada. I guess that makes it an international event. The banks will all be open and you can expect your normal mail delivery. Last March 16, a new Michigan Secretary of State upgrade went into effect. It securely combines …

“Happiness makes up in height, what it lacks in length.” ~ Robert Frost Welcome to April, 2021. Thanks to all you readers, I am now starting my sixteenth year writing this column. When I started the column, this newspaper was delivered to your home and was available at several newspaper stands six days a week. A lot has changed over …

I am Jaylin .   Look at me.  I am ready for adoption!  I need to be kept busy with a job or lots of exercise.  I may be a little shy at first but once I warm up, all I want is attention!  I think I am about a year old and will need my spay surgery.  If you’re interested …

One is never too old to accept good advice when offered. You may heed it or you may put it completely out of your mind. Take your pick on these five suggestions: Brush your teeth before putting on your tie. Never say, “My child would never do that.” Never tell a person who’s experiencing deep sorrow, “I know how you …

Ahoy mateys!! Captain Nubs here!  I’m ready to set sail to my fur-ever home and into your heart! I am a young, rambunctious but very friendly guy. I do settle down quickly, especially when I get butt scratches. I have not been neutered yet but if you are interested in adopting me, call  269-467-6475 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control …

We recently had the opportunity to get Out and About to South Haven. We’ve been there before, but it was during the summer season and was much busier. This time, we traveled west to the city on the lake on a Wednesday. We couldn’t have had nicer weather, although it was a bit windy. After a very nice lunch at …