13+ hour, 40+ min ago   (206+ words) VERNON, CT — The Vernon Pet Pantry is asking residents to donate dry and canned dog food after organizers said the pantry is running dangerously low and could run out in just days. The pantry operates out of the Hockanum Valley…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (226+ words) Eligible participants will receive a 13-gallon curbside collection bin and a supply of certified compostable liners. Under the program, residents can choose either weekly or every-other-week pickup service. They can also choose to pay monthly or prepay for six months....

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (138+ words) NAUGATUCK, CT — An injured hawk was rescued by police and community members after the animal flew into a building in Naugatuck over the weekend, according to the Naugatuck Police Department. In a Facebook post Thursday, police said several concerned community…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (199+ words) HERNANDO COUNTY, FL — A lightning strike sparked an apartment fire Wednesday evening, displacing 34 residents and damaging four units, Hernando County Fire Rescue said in a news release. Firefighters responded to the Authentix Suncoast apartment complex at 432 Coast Drive around 5:45 p.m....

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (188+ words) ESCONDIDO, CA — Twelve dogs are receiving emergency care at San Diego Humane Society after a fire at a senior living community in Escondido prompted the evacuation of residents and their pets. The organization's Humane Law Enforcement team was called shortly…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (169+ words) PASADENA, CA — An unconscious dog was rescued from a smoke-filled Pasadena home where a fire broke out in a bedroom, authorities said Thursday. The fire was reported about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 495 Michillinda Ave., according to Lisa Derderian, spokeswoman for the…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (188+ words) ESCONDIDO, CA — Twelve dogs are receiving emergency care at San Diego Humane Society after a fire at a senior living community in Escondido prompted the evacuation of residents and their pets. The organization's Humane Law Enforcement team was called shortly…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (160+ words) PERRY HALL, MD — A monthslong closure for a Perry Hall community park gets underway in September for renovation work. Starting Sept. 14, the Angel Park playground at 9650 Honeygo Blvd. will temporarily close to the public until Sunday, Nov. 1. Officials say the…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (201+ words) SAN DIEGO, CA — A Maltipoo missing for nearly three years was reunited with his family this week after San Diego Humane Society officers found the dog and identified him through his microchip. Humane Law Enforcement officers responded Tuesday night to…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (212+ words) ORLAND PARK, IL — The Village of Orland Park will kick off the fall season with the return of the highly anticipated Great Pumpkin Party on Saturday, October 3 at Centennial Park, located at 15600 West Ave. This fun-filled outdoor event is offered…...