Pet of the day 8/31/16
Name: Simon Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Simon can be found…
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Pet of the day 8/30/16
Name: Doodle Bug Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Buff/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Doodle Bug can be…
What is a weed?
What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Or in other words, a weed is a plant…
Erie VA opens new parking garage
* Grand Opening of VA Parking Garage: The Erie VA Medical Center held a grand opening of the new parking garage last Wednesday. One word…
Pet of the day 8/29/16
Name: Copper Breed: Hound Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Copper can be found at Venango…
For the love of dogs
Lately it seems that cats have taken the spotlight most probably due to the explosion in the kitten population. There are a lot of dogs…
Pet of the day 8/26/16
Name: Oakley Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Oakley can be found at…
A First Bite of Bologna
After the first initial thrust to the gut of culture shock wore off and my study abroad group landed in Bologna Airport, the primary thing…
Pet of the day 8/25/16
Name: Lizzy Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Lizzy can be…
Ways to save on back-to-school clothing shopping
NEW YORK (AP) — Varsity-inspired cardigans. Preppy layers. Satin bomber jackets. There are plenty of fashion trends that experts say should help pique shoppers’ interest…
Living in the moment
I haven’t had many moments when I just wanted to pause time, take a deep breathe and really absorb the moment I was in. Usually…
Pet of the day 8/24/16
Name: Annie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Annie can be found at…
The Money Shot
Assignment: A local kid (Seth Apel, who suffered from an accident that severed his arm in November, had it reattached, learned to throw with his…
Petals and peaches
This week more sunflowers stretched toward the sky much to the delight of some area bees; the peaches started to turn their peachy orange; and a few…
Pet of the day 8/23/16
Name: Meatball Breed: Bulldog, American Mix Age: 5 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ Brindle Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Meatball can be found at…
VA Medical Center library offers many resources
* Erie VA Medical Center news: The new parking garage is now able to be used. The official opening ribbon cutting will be held Wednesday,…
Pet of the day 8/22/16
Name: Buggy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Buggy can…
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Pet of the day 8/19/16
Name: Eenie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Eenie can…
Some things get better with age
While lately there has been a baby boom at area shelters and foster homes, there are still several more mature animals that could use a…
Pet of the day 8/18/16
Name: Outlaw Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 4 years Size: Medium Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Outlaw can be found at Venango County Humane…
Pet of the day 8/17/16
Name: Cole Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cole can be found at Venango…
The untold heart
I have known coach Tom Haynes for almost 20 years. Sounds funny saying that, but it’s true. I followed his Cochranton Cardinals from dismal seasons…
What do you publish, what is fair?
Early last week I heard that presidential candidate Donald J. Trump was planning a stop in Erie on Friday. I had planned on taking the…
Pet of the day 8/16/16
Name: Lemon Drop Breed: Beagle mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Lemon Drop can be found…
You’re yellow
While the statement “you’re yellow” is not a compliment, the color yellow seems to complement the summer season. It is evident in the blazing sun…
Pet of the day 8/15/16
Name: Minee Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Minee can…
VFW and VA to hold Facebook chat
* VFW to Host Facebook Chat on Vet Centers: On Aug. 17, 2016, from 7-8 p.m., the VFW and VA will host a video tour…
Helping out
Clarion PAWS is looking for some volunteers. Precious Paws is seeking the owner of an injured cat the rescue is helping and many adorable animals…
Pet of the day 8/12/16
Name: Bear Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Black/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bear can be found at…
My 10-year-old teacher
“Do you want to come see my goats?” I turned around and looked down to see Ethan Knapp of the Milkmasters 4-H club staring up…
Tricks to Simplify Outdoor Entertaining
Some of summer’s favorite moments happen right in your backyard. The sounds of children running around, the smells of fresh-cut grass and newly planted flowers,…
Pet of the day 8/11/16
Name: Stanley Breed: Maine Coon Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ tan Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption price: $40.00 Stanley can…
Pet of the day 8/10/16
Name: Panda Breed: Boxer Beagle Mix age: 9 months Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White and Black Panda can be found at Precious Paws Animal…
Pet of the day 8/9/16
Name: Link Breed: Domestic Longhair Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Link can be found at Venango…
Presque Isle: More than just beaches
A recent visit to Presque Isle State Park proves the park has much more to offer than just sand and waves. With abundant lagoons and…
Pet of the day 8/8/16
Name: Reuben Breed: Coonhound, Redbone Mix Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Brown/ red Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Reuben can be found at Venango County Humane…
VFW sets training session; VA releases suicide report
* Officers Training Session: The Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars has scheduled a Officers Training Session. It will be held on Sunday, Aug….
Tri-County to join in IHAD celebration
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center is getting ready to join the International Homeless Animals Day celebration. The Center’s event will be held from 11 a.m. to…
Critters in crisis
Clarion PAWS helps a three-legged kitty get back on its feet, Tri-County has several animals that have required veterinary care and Precious Paws is caring for…
Simplify vacations and savor the fun
Vacations are a great opportunity for families or individuals to recharge. But especially active vacationers often return from their trips in need of rest, as…
Pet of the day 8/4/16
Name: Captain America Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Captain American can be…
Chicago: In the Eyes of a Tourist
I never thought that I would have the opportunity to travel abroad, let alone travel to the third largest city in the United States and…
Pet of the day 8/3/16
Name: Firecracker Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull Mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brindle/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Firecracker can be found…
A concerned chief
Yesterday I had to cover a meeting. I don’t mind covering meetings because generally they are real and the participants are far more engaged with…
Pet of the day 8/2/16
Name: Tux Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black and white Sex: Female Size: Medium Tux can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827
Of webs and wings
The hummingbird feeders remain a hotbed of activity despite a blooming garden. Misty mornings reveal hundreds of spider webs not normally noticed. …
Desert Storm vet named VFW national commander
* VFW Elects First Desert Storm Vet as National Commander: Air Force veteran Brian Duffy of Louisville, Ky., was elected Wednesday as the Commander-in-Chief of…
Pet of the day 8/1/16
Name: Damian Breed: Terrier/ mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Tan/ white Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Damian can be found at Venango…
Pet of the day 7/29/16
Name: Levi Breed: Domestic Short Hair Color: Black and white Sex: Male Size: Medium Levi can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. 814-671-9827