[ad_1] DUNKIRK — Saturday’s monster truck grandstand show at the Chautauqua County Fair quickly turned into a stressful situation for 4-H’ers and their families in the animal barns. Fireworks included in the show were loud enough that animals across the fairgrounds were alarmed, pulling some people into dangerous situations. Rick Klisiewicz, whose daughter […]
Lawmaker Proposes Tougher Standards For Farm Animal Cruelty | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] A hog walks in a holding pen on the Ron Mardesen farm, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, near Elliott, Iowa. A coalition of California restaurants and grocery stores has filed a lawsuit to block implementation of a farm animal welfare law, adding to uncertainty about whether bacon and other fresh pork products will be prohibitively […]
Animal aid | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] Courtesy photo Greenbean Coffee House is sponsoring the Central PA Humane Society’s mascot, Bean, and donated $2,500 toward the society’s annual $400,000 medical expenses. Taking part in a May 19 press conference are (from left): Humane officer Paul Gottshall holding Peanut; Becky Felton, Outreach Director for the CPHS; mascot, Bean; […]
Pennsylvania youth shine in 4-H Animal Judging Day | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] UNIVERSITY PARK. — Youth from across Pennsylvania’s 4-H program recently participated in the annual 4-H Animal Judging Day, held on Penn State’s University Park campus. The event hosted 154 youth aged 10-18 who showcased their skills in various animal judging events. These included dairy, horse, poultry and livestock, which featured swine, sheep […]
Martins Ferry woman faces charges of animal abuse | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A woman was arraigned Tuesday on felony charges related to dogs. According to court records, Erin Magers, 50, of 57869 Main St., Martins Ferry was charged with three counts of fifth-degree felony prohibitions against companion animals. She pleaded innocent. Her plea agreement deadline will be July 31 and trial […]
Houghton approves animal ordinance; bees restricted | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] HOUGHTON — Beyond banning the harming of birds, Houghton’s regulation of animals had been fairly open-ended. In response to a growing number of questions from residents about what animals were permitted in the city, Houghton City Council approved a new animal ordinance at its meeting Wednesday. Established as one of the most […]
Brocton addresses animal control, EMS billing | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen Brocton Mayor Craig Miller was authorized to execute the contract between the village and Chautauqua County regarding billing for emergency medical services. BROCTON — Two of the recent hot topics at Brocton Village Board meetings have recently been acted upon. Village Attorney Peter Clark shared […]
Canfield first-graders explore animal kingdom with displays | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] CANFIELD — First- grader Palmer Marlowe, who was posing as a giraffe in the C.H. Campbell Elementary version of the wax museum, asked the crowd of family and friends Friday morning: Did you know that a giraffe’s tongue is so long they can clean their own ears?” This bit of amazing facts […]
County exploring future of the animal control services program | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alpena County Animal Control Officer Michelle Reid gives some love to one of the dogs sheltered at the Animal Control building on Monday. The county is exploring options for Animal Control via a survey they are releasing to residents. ALPENA — Alpena County is […]
