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Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin and the Venango County Humane Society in Seneca are helping pet owners get into the Halloween “spirit.” Paying for…
Pet of the day 10/6/16
Name: Tigger Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 10 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Tigger can be found at…
Pet of the day 10/05/16
Name: Matilda Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 9 years Size: Medium Color: White/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Matilda can be found at Venango…
Pet of the day 10/4/16
Name: Velcro Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Velcro can be found at…
Outlook for overlook was overcast
The weather outlook for a quick trip to the Tidioute overlook was for overcast skies. The sun made brief appearances on Monday between the raindrops….
A touchdown is the bush
Do you remember when play only needed an imagination to make wherever you were into whatever you needed it to be? A rock was home…
Pet of the day 10/3/16
Name: Chocolate Chip Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chocolate Chip can be found…
100 mile Diabetes walk, fitness classes set
Erie to Pittsburgh 100 Mile Diabetes Walk: The Annual Erie to Pittsburgh Diabetes Walk will start Friday in Erie. Participants will walk Rt. 19 South. They will…
Hiking ‘The Five Lands’
Studying abroad in Italy brought forth grand adventures and many obstacles to overcome and climb, literally. One of the day trips that my business class…
Pet of the day 9/30/16
Name: Twizzle Age: approximately 4 weeks Breed: Calico Sex: Female Size: Medium Twizzle can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. PO Box 784 Franklin,…
Labor of love
Safehaven has its work cut out for it with this newest rescue. Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin is planning on having a scary good…
Unique ways to exercise at home
Even the most devoted exercise enthusiasts sometimes encounter obstacles that make it hard for them to squeeze in their regular workouts. Weather can affect outdoor…
Pet of the day 9/29/16
Name: Cody Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Cody can be found at Venango…
Pet of the day 9/28/16
Name: Duggy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 5 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Duggy can…
Pet of the day 9/27/16
Name: Sassy Breed: Pug Sex: Female Size: Small Sassy can be found at Precious Paws Animal Rescue. PO Box 784 Franklin, PA 16323 814-671-9827 adoptpreciouspaws@gmail.com
Posing with the posies
Sometimes all it takes is a colorful background to brighten up a photo. Buford and Sherman will sometimes “sit and stay” for a few photos in front of…
Pet of the day 9/26/16
Name: Butters Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Buff Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Butters can be found at Venango…
Resource fair set for Oct. 11
* Veterans Resource Fair: Did you serve in the military? You may be eligible for services. All veterans and families are invited to attend the Venango…
Pet of the day 9/23/16
Name: Twinkie Breed: Retriever, Labrador Mix Age: 7 years Sex: Female Size: Large Color: Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Twinkie can be found at Venango…
To the rescue… again
Precious Paws puts the Oscar Fund to work. It’s a nuthouse at the Venango County Humane Society. Tri-County has a spay/neuter clinic scheduled. Clarion PAWS,…
Why not a hug?
Where are those doves carrying olive branches of peace? We have people being shot followed by protests where more violence occurs, more potential for more…
Pet of the day 9/22/16
Missy Princess Pants was found on Old Route 8. She is a small kitten. If you want to give this wonderful kitten a new home…
Celebrating homecoming
Students may think that their proms and graduation ceremonies mark the last time they will spend time together on campus. But there will likely be…
Life is uncertain; Enjoy the moment
There is peace in uncertainty. New adventures, experiences, ideas or hope is often found in an uncertain outcome, in a decision based on the unknown….
Pet of the day 9/21/16
Name: Bull Dozer Breed: Boxer Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: White/ brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bull Dozer can be found…
Pet of the day 9/20/16
Name: Flame Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: White/ Orange Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Flame can be found at…
Fading into fall
Summer’s blossoms are slowly fading. The days are growing shorter and the nights are cooler as we head toward the first official day of autumn…
Flu shots available; legislation moves forward
Flu Shots To Eligible Veterans: The Erie VA Medical Center is pleased to host a flu clinic which is open to veterans who are eligible for…
Pet of they day 9/19/16
Name: Karma Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire Mix Age: 3 years Sex: Female Size: Medium Color: Tan/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Karma can be found…
A long time….
NOTE: All but one of the photographs below were taken Sept. 16 and 17, 2016, at the 24-hour POW/MIA vigil in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The other…
For the birds
The Venango County Humane Society has some fine-feathered friends who need homes and Clarion PAWS has some lovely feline companions available. Tri-County Animal Rescue has…
Pet of the day 9/16/16
Name: Moon Pie Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 11 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Moon Pie can be…
Coupon tips for deal-seekers
Coupons can help people, and parents in particular, save substantial amounts of money. While television shows have documented the efforts of people who take coupon…
Pet of the day 9/15/16
Name: Double Stuff Breed: German Shepherd Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black/ Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Double Stuff can be…
Greek Life stereotypes are profoundly wrong
Rush week. Bid day. Big and Little. These were terms at the beginning of the summer that I had little to no familiarity with. Sigma…
Pet of the day 9/14/16
Name: Aphrodite Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Aphrodite can be found at…
The morning dew
Now that the mornings are cooler, area plants and posies sport countless tiny dewdrops. The small droplets of moisture sparkle like diamonds in the morning…
Pet of the day 9/13/16
Name: Bitzy Breed: Beagle Mix Age: 4 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Tan Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bitzy can be found at Venango…
DukeFest is a doggone good event
DukeFest organizers reported that attendees gave $7,600 on Saturday, Sept. 10. Organizers said that amount, added to donations and fundraisers throughout the year, brings the…
Pet of the day 9/12/16
Name: Apollo Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/ Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Apollo can be found at…
POW/MIA ceremony will be held in Erie
* Erie VA to Hold POW/MIA Ceremony: The Erie VAMC will hold their annual POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony to honor our nation’s most revered heroes, those…
Pet of the day 9/9/16
Name: Sadie Breed: Spaniel, American Cocker Mix Age: 8 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Sadie can be found at…
A legacy of love
DukeFest is finally here and Tri-County Animal Rescue and Clarion PAWS have some pretty kitties up for adoption. DukeFest is Saturday It’s a tale of…
Dinner party dos and don’ts
Hosting a dinner party is no small task. First-time hosts tasked with hosting a dinner party for family and friends may not realize just how…
Pet of the day 9/8/16
Name: Iris Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 4 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Iris can be…
Patriot Day marks 15th anniversary of terror attacks
* Patriot Day is Sept. 11. Some history of it: After the attacks on the United States, a bill to make Sept. 11 a national day of…
Pet of the day 9/7/16
Name: Chowder Breed: Chow Chow/ German Shepherd Age: 4 years Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Chowder can be found at…
Florence: Finally meeting David
Perhaps one of the most jaw-dropping, camera flashing, ohh and ahh moments that I had while studying abroad was while I was visiting Florence. Florence…
Pet of the day 9/6/16
Name: Stink Bug Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Mix Age: 3 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: Grey/ White Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Stink Bug can…