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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Local Pets Resources: Thursday Is National Pet Day

Where can I care for my pet in Peters Township? Or should I adopt?

National Pet Day is Thursday, April 11, and what better time to care for your critter? Or perhaps this is the right time to adopt a new pet. According to petdayusa.com, the day was started by celebrity pet lifestyle expert and animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige in order "to celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and to create public awareness about the plight of many different kinds of animals awaiting a forever home in shelters all across the nation." There are a few popular Pittsburgh-area shelters where you can adopt pets, including Animal Friends along Camp Horne Road in Ohio Township and the Animal Rescue League along Hamilton Avenue in Larimer. If adoption's not for you, the immediate Peters Township area still offers many …

Friday, February 8, 2013

Peters Township Chamber Announces New Directors for 2013

The members will serve three-year terms.

The following Peters Township Chamber of Commerce members have begun serving three-year terms on the board of directors:  Click here to visit the chamber's website and here to check out the chamber's Facebook page.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Registration Open for Peters Fishing Derby

The 13th annual derby at Peters Lake Park is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11.

The 13th annual Peters Fishing Derby is right around the corner! Traditionally held at Peters Lake Park, the derby is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11. The event, hosted by the McMurray Rotary Club and Peters Township Community Recreation Center, is open to youngsters—boys and girls—in kindergarten through fifth grade. Last year, approximately 60 children were registered for the event prior to the big day, and even more signed up day-of. Awards are given for First Fish Caught, Most Fish Caught, Smallest Fish Caught and Largest Fish Caught.  All participants will receive a door prize.  Last summer, each registered child received a welcome package, which included an event-themed water bottle, a $10 Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificate, a …

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