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Hi, I am “Pepper”. Being a girl, I like to cuddle, play and I am very friendly. I am six months old with short hair. My docket number is 12960 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter, located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville. Animal Control is open Monday – Friday from 9 am. – 4:30 pm. The first …

Monday was December 7, 2015. Seventy-four years ago, Pearl Harbor was viciously attacked. This event launched us into World War II. Last summer we visited the memorial at Pearl Harbor. A most humbling experience and one I’ll never forget. A lot has happened over the last seventy-four years. Hopefully we’ve learned a lot about how to get along better with …

I have never been much of a Black Friday shopper. Before 2005, I had only gone Black Friday shopping ONE time and that was back in 1987. I don’t recall people standing outside for hours, or even days to snatch that special deal, but that trend may not have been around way back then. We hit the mall, we went …

Hello. My name is Patches and I am a beautiful Catahoula hound, with red merle coloring. I am about four years old. I am very sweet and friendly and I get along well with other dogs. I am already house-trained and like to be with people. I know I would be a nice member of your family. Please come in …

By now, everyone probably has had their fill of turkey sandwiches along with all the other goodies that go along with Thanksgiving. If you did any traveling over the holiday, you should be home safe and sound. We always dine out for Thanksgiving, so we don’t have the privilege of going to the refrigerator and preparing a leftover meal. We …

Members of the Three Rivers Water Festival Planning Committee are inviting anyone interested in helping organize the 2016 event to a special meeting this evening. The 60th annual community festival takes place June 16, 17 and 18, and event organizers are seeking input regarding ideas for a theme, activities and entertainment. Today’s meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Three …

Hi. My name is Ginger and I am a female red tick hound, about 2 years old. I am very sweet but I’m kind of scared and confused right now. I get along with other dogs and am pretty quiet and calm. The lady who took my picture said she is a sucker for freckles and I have them all …

I am thankful every day for many things, but this week we have set aside a special day when all of us should spend time reflecting on our many blessings. Let this Thursday be a special day for us all to be especially thankful for all that we have. I thank those few stores that will be closed on Thursday …

Hello. My name is Tia and I am a tricolor female lab/hound mix, about three years old. I am very sweet and friendly and have beautiful eyes. Sometimes people pass by my pen because I am so quiet and well-behaved. I take treats very nicely from you and know how to sit and walk nicely on a leash. Please come …

Once a year we take a ride over to Ann Arbor for my annual appointment with a neurosurgeon. The doctor, along with another neurosurgeon, spends time discussing the MRI CD that I took along. I have a small tumor on my pituitary gland, and with the prescribed medication, the tumor is shrinking. This is what the two doctors and I …