
Shot in the arm against the virus
Marian grad among first local healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 vaccine


“Cindy“ 2-year-old female Meet Cindy! This gorgeous girl is a domestic short-haired calico cat. She was transported from a kill shelter to Helping Paws Animal Shelter where she is now […]

The Winter Solstice was Dec. 21 this year. Believe it or not, there are about 2 minutes more daylight each day between now and the Summer Solstice on June 20, […]

By Bill Tammeus As a child growing up in Woodstock (first on Dean Street, then on West South Street), the closest I came to being directly affected by international events […]


“Otis“ 2 1/2-year-old male Meet Otis! This adorable boy is a hound mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Otis is a goofy guy with a kind heart. […]

During this period of pandemic restrictions, sixth-grade students at St. Mary Catholic School were still able to present their annual re-enactment of the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe on […]


“Sweetie Pie“ 1-year-old female Introducing Sweetie Pie! Sweetie Pie is a domestic short-haired mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She is a very gentle girl who definitely […]

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