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Nor'easter Wrecks Dracut Dairy's Barn, Killing Cows
Heavy snow buffeted Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 13, piling up as much as 32 inches in certain places, and sending the ceiling of a barn crashing into a dairy farm's beloved cows.
Shaw Farm, a century-old, family-operated dairy that produces milk, ice cream, as well as meats and produce, confirmed the barn collapse on their Facebook page around 6:30 on Tuesday, March 14.
"Today at Shaw Farm we experienced one of life’s unexpected challenges," the post read. "Sadly, we did lose a few of our animals."
Shaw Farm credits its cows and their cow feed with their products' high quality, like…
North Jersey Dog Killed In Porcupine Attack, Family Paying Off $20K Vet Bill
A North Jersey family is left devastated and $20,000 in debt after the death of their dog in a porcupine attack.
The DeGennaro family of Montague had to say goodbye to their pitbull-mix, Chester, on Saturday, Sept. 10, eight days after he was brutally attacked by a porcupine in the family’s backyard, according to a GoFundMe and posts on social media.
A video clip of the attack’s aftermath shows the poor pup’s face, mouth, and chest covered in quills:
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Debated posting this until I knew he was gonna be okay, but with the... Posted by Miranda De…
Several Bears Spotted Roaming Mercer County Neighborhoods, Entering Backyards, Authorities Say
Several bear sightings have been reported in Mercer County neighborhoods and backyards, authorities said.
A black bear was seen near Lawrenceville Road and Skillman Avenue in Lawrence, according to a post from the township’s Facebook page on Wednesday, July 6.
The bear was entering backyards in the area, the township said, advising residents to bring children and pets indoors.
The following day, a bear was spotted near Rockland Road in Ewing, the town said in a release.
Meanwhile, residents were warned to avoid feeding or approaching wild animals under any circumstances and instead to mov…
It's Worst Time Of Year For Vehicle Vs. Deer, Animal Collisions: Here Are Tips To Prevent Them
Most wildlife-vehicle collisions occur from October through December, many of which are preventable by following simple tips, according to AAA.
From 2001 through 2011, animal collisions led to nearly 2,100 fatal crashes nationwide.
Related story: Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Parkway In Hudson Valley
“Whether a deer, dog, moose or squirrel, animals on the roadway are unexpected, and their actions can be erratic and unpredictable, creating a dangerous situation for motorists," AAA said.
According to AAA, there are several measures that drivers can take to avoid…
