Happy end to kitten's tale

Happy end to kitten's tale
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Peanut, the stray kitten found outside the Lawrence County Government Center, has found a home. The kitten was initially taken in by Judge Ralph Pratt of Lawrence County Common Pleas Court until a permanent home could be found. The judge said he could not keep the male orange tabby because he already has four cats.
An employee of the county court administrator's staff took Peanut after the kitten visited an area veterinarian and was treated for fleas and worms. Peanut's new owner, who asked not to be identified, said the kitten is doing well.
United Way Day of Caring
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- More than 100 volunteers are expected to pound, sweep and paint for the United Way Day of Caring in Lawrence County on Sept. 10. Workers will help nonprofit agencies and community facilities throughout the county. They will work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A reception will follow at the Sankey Center on Grant Street. In addition to volunteering, people can contribute food, toys, children's books or clothing through the New Castle City Rescue Mission, Salvation Army or the Lawrence County Crisis Center. For details, call the United Way at (724) 658-8528.
Collecting trees, branches
HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Trees and branches downed by Tuesday's storms are being collected by the Mahoning Township road crew this week. Residents should leave the debris on the side of the road. Workers will chip and shred them.
Charity horse show
WARREN -- The 19th annual Western Reserve Classic Charity Horse Show is Sept. 12-14 in Perkins Park.
Admission is free to the event, sponsored by the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, but donations are accepted.
Besides traditional show events, there will be a silent auction, vendors, food, pony rides and other family fun.
Main show ring sessions are noon and 6 p.m. Sept. 12; 8 a.m., 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13; and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sept. 14.
Hunt ring exhibitions are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13.
Proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare League. Call Barbara Clifford at (330) 898-5788 or Barbara Busko at (330) 394-3880.