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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 …

Everything has the capability of turning into a major controversy these days. Things people say or what they do or even what they don’t do. What people wear or don’t wear. Where you work, who you donate money to, what you believe, who you support, who you dated, where you went to school, what you write in a book, where …

Hello. My name is Izzy and I am a male grey and white kitty, about 1 year old. I love people and the attention they give to me and really like to talk to you a lot. Right now I am in the cat condo in the lobby of Animal Control. I love looking out the window at the big …

What’s in a name? Are you happy with your last name, or do you wish you could change it for some reason? My last name is one of those you have to spell out, if you’re speaking to someone on the phone. I don’t know if it’s because of the “tes” or what. Maybe it’s because there are two “Ts” …

What is the difference between making a mistake and telling a downright lie? In our society, it can be hard to tell them apart. But really, should it be? Especially when there is no reason to believe otherwise? According to dictionary.com, the definitions are as follows: Mistake: Noun — an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor …