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MELLEN - Northern Wisconsin is known for its beautiful scenic views, and no one knows that better than Mike Stafford. Stafford is president of the North Country Trail Association-Heritage Chapter and has hiked the area's trails for years. In previous years, the chapter has hosted a spring hike to kick off the hiking season, but had to cancel this year's event partly because of the weather. "I've done this spring hike for many years," Stafford said. "We often encounter some rain, which is no big...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A 9-month-old boxer pup named Duncan barreled down a beach in Oregon, running full tilt on soft sand into YouTube history and showing more than 4 million viewers that he can revel in a good romp despite lacking back legs. "It's a heartwarming, wonderful thing to see," said Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a professor at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and executive director of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. "These animals generally look to us as if th...
To the Editor: Schools are the social, economic and cultural pillars of a small community. They are the place for town citizens to gather around our children for sporting events and music. The façade of the buildings are historic and a focal point for those passing through. Successful students graduate and become business owners, educators, health care professionals, environmentalists, city employees, leaders of local government, booster club members and Fourth of July volunteers. There is a sense of belonging and spirit around traditions,...