Cut Line: Bananas, beers and best intentions

'Cut Line' covers this week's scoreboard with a special Midsummers nightmare edition.

Babes in the woods: Planning camping with kids

Taking the young ones camping takes a little extra planning, forethought and kid-friendly gear.

Alison Deeb of Morristown NJ a finalist in Beneful Wagworld Dream Dog Park Contest

MORRISTOWN Alison Deeb has a vision: making Morristown a destination for dog owners and their canines to spend a day at the park together. Deeb is one of 10 finalists in the Beneful Wagworld Dream Dog Park Contest.

Community Calendar

Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday at noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; Fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...

Platt's puppy problems: Scout caught in the act

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS)--A new puppy in the house can be a fun and frustrating experience.  Especially when they chew anything they can get their teeth on and tear up the yard. Scout, my new puppy, is no exception.  So cute and cuddly one minute, devilishly destructive the next; the joys of having a new puppy in the house. Got Puppy? Then youve got boundless energy and more than one bad habit to ...