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…
Blogs
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
Abandonment is not the answer
“The calls come in by the dozen this time of year,” lamented Krissy Taylor, secretary of Precious Paws. “Usually cats who are dumped with their…
‘Pawsome’ news and ‘pawsitively’ adoptable pets
There is good news for one local rescue this week, several fundraisers are underway, a few animals found homes and, as always, there are cute furry faces…
Ways families can reduce everyday expenses
The costs of raising a family can be considerable. In its 2014 “Expenditures on Children by Families” report, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated…
Pet of the day 7/28/16
Name: Twinkle Breed: Tortoiseshell Sex: Female Size: Medium We are looking for a good, safe indoor home for Twinkle. She won’t be ready for a…
Pet of the day 7/27/16
Name: Thorne Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Age: 2 months Sex: Male Size: Small Color: Black/Beige Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Thorne can be found at…
Pet of the day 7/26/16
Name: Prince Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire mix Age: 1 year Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $60.00 Prince can…
Horrid humidity
Heat and humidity have plagued the area over the past few days. However, the region did not suffer as bad as the Midwest. The muggy weather made…
A little history on ‘The Forgotten War’
The Korean War, also known as (The Forgotten War): A little History. The Korean War – June 25 – July 27, 1953 – three years, one…
Pet of the day 7/25/16
Name: Meanie Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 months Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Meanie can…
Pet of the day 7/22/16
Name: Shorty Breed: Retriever Labrador mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Shorty can be found at Venango…
When the temps soar, leave pets at home
As temperatures rise into the 90s today and this weekend, animal experts and other officials urge pet owners not to leave their animals locked in…
Family Values
When I think of family values I don’t go the same route as the conservatives or the liberals, I don’t think it has to be…
24 tricks to survive hot summer nights
When summer comes to mind, we almost always focus on picnics, days lounging on the beach, and tasty iced drinks. But hot weather has a…
Pet of the day 7/21/16
Name: Butterbean Breed: Domestic medium hair mix Age: 2 months Sex: Male Size: Small Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Butterbean can be found at Venango County…
Don’t judge a book by its cover
I am by no means a partier, a punk or hard-rock crazed girl by far. Yes, I have a broad taste in rock and rap…
Pet of the day 7/20/16
Name: Pinky Breed: Chihuahua, Short Coat mix Age: 3 years Sex: Female Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Pinky can be found…
Pet of the day 7/19/16
Name: Mo Breed: Domestic Shorthair mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White/ black Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Mo can…
New arrivals daily
As summer continues on more bugs, birds and blossoms come forth. Young wildlife is also out and about. Strolls around the yard, garden and woods…
Pet of the day 7/18/16
Name: Bullet Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire mix Age: 3 years Sex: Male Size: Medium Color: Brown Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Bullet can be found at…
VFW convention will stream live
*The VFW National Convention to Stream live from Charlotte: The National Convention will run from July 23-27. Be sure to have your electronic devices ready as…
Pet of the day 7/15/16
Name: Frosty Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 2 years Sex: Male Size: Small Color: White Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $40.00 Frosty can be…