This dog was hit by a car in March and its owner, Samantha Hall, of Campbell, was charged with cruelty to a companion animal after police said she did not take it to a vet for treatment. Residents saw the dog was unable to walk and contacted the city mayor, who called […]
HOMETOWN PROFILE: Fitch grad rescues exotic animals | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted photo Amy Rigby cuddles a rabbit she is caring for at her Rebel Rescue Ranch in Berlin Center. The nonprofit was created in 2018 and houses goats, pigs, rabbits, ferrets, birds and lizards. BERLIN CENTER — Youngstown native Amy Rigby, owner of the nonprofit animal shelter Rebel Rescue Ranch, recalls […]
Why Do We Talk To Animals? | News, Sports, Jobs
I was reading a book review recently about the long history humans have had with dogs and puppies. According to the article, “Neanderthals didn’t live with puppies. But Homo sapiens have done so for thousands of years.” That reminded me of myself talking to our dog every morning on the way to get […]
Balloon animal fun | News, Sports, Jobs
— Contributed Skarlett Plunkett, 3, was all smiles after receiving a balloon animal from Porgie the Funny Balloon Guy during a visit to Stanton Elementary. Porgie, also known as George Caban, delighted preschoolers as he created colorful puppies, cats, teddy bears and more and entertained the youngsters with his zany humor. […]
Vienna’s Olivia Welch holds animals dear to her heart | News, Sports, Jobs
Olivia Welch, right, is getting ready to go to her junior prom with her friend Mayceigh Jo Harmen, left. (Photo Provided) Olivia Welch and friends on the way to their Junior Homecoming dance. From left, Hayley Waybright, Katie Nesselrode, Olivia Welch and Mayceigh Jo Harmen. (Photo Provided) Olivia Welch spends time […]
Connecting with animals | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo by Jim Muchlinski Jessica Kesteloot operates Jessica’s Little Ponies, a pony ride and petting zoo business. VESTA — Jessica Kesteloot has a special connection with animals, one that she shares with hundreds of people every year. She operates Jessica’s Little Ponies, a pony ride and petting zoo business. She spends […]
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Donates Almost $11,000 to Health Right, Animal Shelter | News, Sports, Jobs
photo by: Alan Olson A $10,915.56 donation is made, split nearly evenly, between the Wheeling Health Right and the Ohio County Animal Shelter. Pictured are, from left, Kathie Brown, Kim Florence, Nelson Croft, and Wendy Neubauer with Arlo. Checks totaling nearly $11,000 were donated to Wheeling Health Right and to […]
How to find the elusive animals | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo by Jeff Tome A river otter is pictured. There are plenty of animals I have never seen in real life, including many that call Western New York home. In most cases, I am absolutely fine with this. Life goes on and if I ever happen to come across a new […]
Multiple Animals Rescued From Property in Bellaire | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo Provided Dogs, cats and other animals are removed from a residence in the Bellaire area. The Belmont County Hoof and Paw humane organization decribed their condition as “horrific.” BELLAIRE — Members of the humane organization Belmont County Hoof and Paw said they found a horrific scene when they served a […]
Strengthen Animal Laws | News, Sports, Jobs
When Ohio’s General Assembly heads back into session, it will have a host of important matters to resolve. Among those is a measure introduced by state Reps. Laura Lanese, R-Grove City, and James Hoops, R-Napoleon, to ban puppy mills and other commercial dog breeders from performing certain surgeries on the animals. Back during […]