Around Town

A friend of mine passed away Monday, August 3. She passed in the most peaceful way and that was while she was sleeping. I don’t believe she was in any pain, and if she was, she rarely expressed it. I’d like to share a few memories of her with you, because I’m sure she was well known and loved by …

Where have all the cabooses gone? Trains don’t have them anymore. Why did they have them in the first place? Other than the locomotive itself, the caboose was the most interesting part of the train. As a kid, it was fun to watch the train as it passed by and wave to the man sitting by the window of the …

If anyone wants a champion “Purrrrrrer” adopt me.  My motor starts to run the minute you touch me.  I am goofy, playful, smart, loving, and Lots and Lots of Fun.  I am a domestic short hair, black and white male, about 15 weeks old.  My docket number is 48611, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 …

Back in the fifties there was a popcorn stand at the intersection of West Michigan Avenue and Main Street. With the traffic we have now, it would be difficult to have that popcorn stand at that location. For you popcorn lovers out there, here is some good news. That same popcorn stand is now located in Scidmore Park next to …

What is that down there?  I see a mouse, that makes me want to chase it.  They call me “Pip”.  I am a little guy about 10 weeks old.  I am ready to make you my playmate.  My docket number is 48467 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control …

Probably the nicest and largest flea market around is in Shipshewana, Indiana. I’m not sure what days the flea market is open, but if you’re in the Shipshewana area and traffic is bumper-to-bumper, it’s a good chance that the flea market is open for business. I’ve visited the market and there are bargains there for everyone. To check out everything, …

Dining out has become a real treat since some restrictions were lifted. The experience used to be taken for granted before Covid-19. When the restriction for dining inside was lifted, it was suggested that everyone wear a mask when entering a restaurant or a bar. Once seated, the mask could be removed. A small price to pay for the privilege …

They named me “Forde”, a good Michigan name.  I came here frightened and timid.  I got lost and now I am being taken care of here.  I am about eight months old, a male, brindle and white.  I will need my neuter surgery.   If people give me time I come to them.  My docket number is 48630, at the St. …

Last week I bragged a little about the state of Michigan. If you are thinking about taking the family on a short vacation, Michigan has a lot to offer. Day trips are easy to find, or if you’d like to stretch that time away into a week or two, that’s also possible, and you don’t have to leave the state. …

I am called Grasshopper.  See my spotted tongue, one of the ladies here think it is unusual.  I am a calm, social, hound.  I lost my way and ended here at Animal Control, I am about two years old, a tri-color male.  I get along with other dogs.  My docket number is 48615, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control …