Category Archives: Animal Corner
Crown Point Fire Rescue Duo Assisting Hurricane Rescue Efforts
(Photo courtesy Crown Point Fire Rescue Facebook page) (Photo courtesy Crown Point Fire Rescue Facebook page) In Crown Point, Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Cusack and K-9 Jake were activated for th...
Oct 03, 2022
Monarch Butterflies Now Listed as Endangered Species
The monarch butterfly is now an endangered species. That’s according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Over the past ten years, the monarch butterfly population has decrease...
Jul 22, 2022
Dog Treat Recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says Stormberg Foods is recalling a list of dog treats due to possible salmonella contamination. The company says chicken treats with brand names Beg & Barke...
Jul 14, 2022
Events at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond for National Pollinator Week
June is Pollinator Month, and this is National Pollinator Week , June 20th-June 26th. The nonprofit Pollinator Partnership says it’s the sixteenth consecutive year of bringing greater awareness ...
Jun 22, 2022
LaPorte County Dog Leads Deputies to Missing Woman
(Photo courtesy LaPorte County Sheriffs Police Facebook page) In LaPorte County, sheriffs police on their Facebook page say, "thanks for the assist, pup!". Deputies say they responded Friday afternoon...
May 23, 2022
Valparaiso Introduces "Birds of Paradise"
A cardinal (soon to receive his red coat) will be one of the 10 birds featured in Valparaiso's “Birds of Paradise”. The kick off celebration is set for May 13. In Valparaiso, the city says...
May 12, 2022
Valparaiso Named Indiana's First Monarch City USA
The City of Valparaiso has become Indiana's first Monarch City, USA, recognizing the city's support for monarch population. Mayor Matt Murphy issued a proclamation supporting the butterflies and encou...
Apr 12, 2022
Therapy Dogs Return to Franciscan Health Munster after Hiatus
Gathering for the return of the pet therapy program to Franciscan Health Munster are, from left, Maggie and her handler Becky Buchanan, Ruger and his handler Jackie LaMantia, program coordinator Julie...
Apr 04, 2022
NIRPC's CommuniTree Has Free Trees for Region Communities
Northwest Indiana communities in the Lake Michigan watershed can apply to receive free native trees. The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is accepting applications for the Spr...
Mar 07, 2022
Hobart Humane Society Hosts Celebration in Honor of Betty White
(Image courtesy Hobart Humane Society Facebook page) The Humane Society of Hobart kicks off a 100th birthday party celebration to honor the lifesaving advocacy of Betty White. Join the Hobart Humane S...
Jan 17, 2022
