Pet Talk

Holidays brings family, friends, and plenty of food to the table — but it can also create unexpected challenges for pets. From tempting treats to bustling gatherings, the holiday can be stressful and, even unsafe, for animals.Dr.

Pet Talk

Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV1) is a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory disease, reproductive issues, and neurologic disease. Because infected horses can spread the virus for an extended period of time, it’s especially important that owners take precautions during outbreaks.Dr.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws North Dakota:• In North Dakota it is illegal to keep an elk in a sandbox in your backyard.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Funny state laws New Jersey:• It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.• It is against the law to “frown” at a police officer. • It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Natalie (Kline) Bright presented her new book, 'A New Fatherland' at Dimmitt Book Club's recent meeting here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Written by Bright, a Dimmitt native, and co-author Manuela Schneider, the historical fiction is the first of a series exploring the emigration of Germans to the U.

Pet Talk

The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a welcome respite.

LIBRARY LINES

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, to observe Veterans Day. We will re-open Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 9 a.m.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND The 50 Funniest Jokes About All 50 States from Readers’ Digest New YorkI moved to New York City for my health. I’m paranoid, and it was the only place where my fears were justified.

Grandma Sammons goes on the road

In the early 80’s, perhaps around 82 or 83, my Grandma Sammons went on an actual road trip/vacation with two of her more worldly sisters.I believe it was the only real vacation she ever took in her entire life.She did it right, though.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND The 50 Funniest Jokes About All 50 States from Readers’ Digest MichiganWhat do you call 40 guys watching the Super Bowl on television? The Detroit Lions.MinnesotaWhat are the four seasons in Minnesota?