Around Town

Armed Forces day has passed for this year and Memorial Day is next Monday, May 27. There are three days every year dedicated to members of the Armed Forces. It can be confusing as to what each of these days represents. Let me clear some of these doubts. For lack of a better term, we’ll call it “Military Holidays 101”. …

Here’s some more information about future road construction planned for the Three Rivers area: 2019 construction includes re-configuring the US-131/M-60 interchange to a standard signalized intersection, reconstructing the US-131/Hoffman Road intersection, and any temporary paving necessary for planned 2020 construction. Looking ahead to 2020, we can look forward to the construction of a boulevard from Broadway Street to Hoffman Road. …

You won’t find many dogs like me! My name is “Echo” and I am a Catahoula mix, male.  I think I am about a year old.  I am friendly, I sit, I take treats gently and I act like I am housetrained.  I will need my neuter surgery.  Come visit me.  My docket number is 46041, at the St. Joseph …

There are many people who lack common sense. I’ve mentioned this several times. A friend sent me this obituary that was apparently printed in the London Times. Whether it was or wasn’t is not important, but what it says does make a lot of sense. Perhaps we can all learn something from it, and if it pertains to some of …

I am here because my other owners noticed that I was so nervous with dogs and hid all the time.  I am a beautiful, black girl.  I am spayed and declawed on the front paws, eight years old and litter trained.  I think I want to be in a home where there are no other pets.   This is Adopt A Shelter …

The Brandenburg Concert, a local group from Three Rivers, will offer a FREE concert next Sunday, May 5, at the First Presbyterian Church, located on North Main Street, just south of Lafayette Park, in Three Rivers. Beginning at 3 PM, the concert, entitled “Requiem and Songs of the Spirit”, will feature Faure’s complete Requiem, plus an assortment of other songs …

I am looking for a nice family.  They call me “Wilson”.  The staff here say I am up to date on my rabies.  Anyone watching me can tell I get along with other dogs and cats.  If you look at me you can see I am a chocolate Lab/setter mix.  I am approximately five years old and am already neutered.  …

Rudeness is alive and well. When venturing Out and About, I witness it on a daily basis. I’m not talking about someone interrupting me when I’m speaking with another person, or cutting in front of me in a checkout line, I’m referring to those individuals who ask questions of someone, when the answer is none of their business. They speak …

I am about six months old.  I am learning quickly how to sit and walk on a leash.  The staff call me “Lilly”.  My coat is tan with black markings.  I am partially housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  My docket number is 45699, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, …

Just think, we have only 364 more days until our taxes are once again due. I can remember having a fear of anyone from the Internal Revenue Service. I’ve had to deal with them a couple of times and have always been happy with the results. They are basically very easy to deal with and are willing to work with …