Around Town

There are some elected officials who make a lot of money serving us. Most of them have their offices in Washington, D.C. I can’t think of one U.S. Senator or U.S. Congressman who is destitute or holds a part-time job. Once they retire, if they ever do, they continue to receive some sort of big benefit for the service they’ve …

Somehow I got the name of Dumpling.  I have been spayed.   I am about five months old.  The ladies here think I am super silly, playful, loving and an all-around sweetheart! I love to rub my head on people and I am very affectionate.  My docket number is 45699, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. …

A reminder to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed this next Saturday night. Yes, you lose one hour of sleep, but the days are getting longer, which means you’ll be able to get Out and About, and stay out to enjoy more daylight activities. I’m not sure if March came in like a lion or a …

“If you’re too busy to laugh, you’re too busy.” – Proverb Please mark your calendars for next Monday, March 8. This is International Women’s Day. This is the one day we men should be extra nice to all the women we know. For most of us, this will not be difficult, because most of us are as nice as we …

The recent snowfall we received last week, reminded me of how much we neglect our vehicles during inclement weather. I saw quite a few cars that had not been properly cleared of the white stuff. These cars evidently were not kept in a garage. Not everyone has the luxury of having a garage in which to keep their vehicles out …

Hi there! My name is Moonshine Jimmy and I’m just ready to have a blast! Let’s play, go for a walkie or just hang out on the couch, I’m up for whatever. I’m about 1.5 years old and I will need my neuter surgery, but I am current on my rabies vaccination.  You can call and make an appointment to …

Organizers of the Three Rivers Water Festival recently met and decided to plan for a resumption of what would be the city’s 64th Water Festival. Christy Trammell, president & CEO of the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, said it made sense to plan a 2021 festival then cancel or postpone if circumstances warrant. As it stands, the three-day festival …

In January, I gave you some information on a lecture series being held at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Here is the schedule for March and April. The lectures are held on Sunday afternoons at 3 PM. They are held in the ballroom and they are only allowing fifty people to attend each lecture. Here’s the list: …

“It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ! Abraham Lincoln Since last October, I’ve been working out of my home. I had a good-sized office in a great location, so when I relocated, I had to give up a lot. Prior to moving, I either sold, gave away, or threw away a …

I am Mr. Chonkums.  I am a super hefty boy  and  I am just looking for someone to love ME!!!  I am about six or seven years old.  I enjoy head scratches and  I want to be close by.   I will need my neuter surgery.  Call to make an appointment to see and adopt me at the St. Joseph County …