Pet parents want the best for their dogs and will go to great lengths to keep their furry friends healthy. Consider these tips to help your dog maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Turkey and ham may sit centerstage, but classic holiday sides can make the season truly special. Made with a delicious combination of rice, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup and broccoli florets, this quick and easy version of Broccoli and Cheese Rice Casserole is an ideal one-pot dish to keep the holidays simple. This Brussels Sprouts and Ham Rice Gratin recipe allows you to serve up a filling favorite with little effort using pantry staples.

Often positioned near the primary point of entry, mudrooms are a popular addition to many family homes. These organizational dynamos are the perfect place to catch muddy boots, backpacks, sports equipment and dirty paws before they make it all the way into the main living areas. Regardless of whether your mudroom is an actual room or just a small space near the front door to hang bags and jackets, the organizational basics are the same.

We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” November 2, 1922. “Born today to Mr. and Mrs. John Shimkus, Sheridan Township, a son.” “The front of the building owned by Harvey Sweet on S. Superior St. occupied on the ground floor by the Sugar Bowl confectionery, is being repainted.”

Caring for a family member or loved one with a serious health condition can be a big undertaking and often takes a concerted effort from many family members and friends to provide the best care possible. Even if you’re not available to provide hands-on assistance on a consistent basis, there are ways to provide aid from a distance, such as these.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the way people spend time in their homes. From work to working out, more out-of-the-house activities have moved to the home. That means better indoor air quality at home is as important as ever. Improving your home’s air quality begins with recognizing what contributes to poor indoor air quality, the potentially harmful effects and how to address these problems.

From watching scary movies to dressing up as ghouls and goblins, spooky season means it’s time to pop up your loved ones’ favorite snacks for a ghostly good time. Before heading out to trick-or-treat, gather your minions in the kitchen for some family-friendly fun crafting haunting yet tasty treats like Spooky Popcorn Spider Web, Green Halloween Zombies, Witchy Popcorn Balls and Popcorn Caramel Apples.

An association of senior citizens was active in the early 20th century called the Three-Quarters-Century Club. That meant you had to be at least 75 years old to be a member of this club. The Club served as a senior citizens activity and fellowship group.

A pioneer Albion woman was the subject of a CBS "Death Valley Days" radio broadcast on December 10, 1942. Lura (Warner) Church (1897-1883) and her husband Chandler Church (1804-1857) came to Albion from New York in 1834, settling a 160-acre farm west of Albion on B Drive North in Sheridan Township in Section 33.

Increasing the amount of natural light that enters your home can help make spaces feel larger and more inviting. An option like skylights are a cost-effective, healthy way to transform nearly any room.

Halloween is usually about costume parties, candy, scary movies and fun pranks, but this year, there is a philanthropic way to celebrate this spooky holiday and make a difference for children in need across the world.

Taking the guesswork out of cool-weather classics can be as easy as these Sweetpotato Foil Packet Tacos, which are loaded with flavor and can be customized to fit everyone’s taste buds with personalized toppings.