December 2016


Holiday Closings

From staff reports Some area businesses and agencies have announced changes in their business hours and services due to the New Year’s holiday. Here is…










Pet of the day 12/30/16

Name: Jackson Breed: Pointer, German Shorthaired mix Age: 4 years Gender: Male Size: Large Color: Black and White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Jackson can be…


The Spirit of the Season

A writer from the Chicago Tribune has some tips for visiting dog owners. Clarion PUPS had a special delivery earlier this month. Skye’s Spirit Wildlife…


Champagne Risotto

Servings: 2 dinner portions or 4 side dishes Start to finish: 45 minutes 2 large shallots, chopped (about 1/3 cup) 2 large cloves of garlic,…








Recent Deaths 12/30/16

James P. Wood, 66, of Polk Center, died Dec. 29, 2016. Andrew T. “Andy” Moffitt, 64, of Franklin, died Dec. 27, 2016. Thomas S. George, 89, of…










Hagelin helps Pens rally past ‘Canes

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Carl Hagelin scored with 4:15 remaining and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Wednesday night. Hagelin got…



Recent Deaths 12/29/16

Mary Lee “Molly” McGinty, 91, of Chesterton, Indiana, died Dec. 22, 2016. Dolores J. Barger, 85, of Rimersburg, died Dec. 27, 2016.   For the complete…





Pet of the day 12/28/16

Name: Diamond Breed: Himalayan/ Siamese Age: 3 years Gender: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown/ Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Diamond can be found at Venango…








Recent Deaths 12/28/16

Carol Lee Dittman, 59, of Knox, died Dec. 26, 2016. Albert L. Reese, 75, of Belleville, New Jersey, died Dec. 23, 2016. Marlene H. Richards, 73,…


LeBron James named AP Male Athlete of Year

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James was jolted forward when the massive crowd swelled from the sidewalks and into Cleveland’s streets, surrounding the convertible that he…





Pet of the day 12/27/16

Macy is an approximately 1 year old female Border Collie/German Shepard mix. Macy is friendly, loves to play in the yard and enjoys the attention…




Day-before-Christmas run

Members and friends of the Hasson Heights Community Church Moving With Purpose running group met Saturday morning, Dec. 24, 2016, for their annual day-before-Christmas run. Three…