Safe and sound

I'm sure the owners of the lab mix that escaped the house fire in Lilly by jumping through a window were thrilled their pet made it out alive. See David Hurst's story on A1 and his photo of the dog on A2.

Did you see the brief on A3 about a woman who allegedly stabbed her husband in the face when he tried to take their air conditioner when he was moving out? Wow.

Very sad obituary on A6 for the woman who died after complications related to childbirth. Lisa Maria Silva Monroy lived in Texas but she has local relatives.

Kohl's is offering a great deal -- they're selling Clifford plush toys and books for $5 each with all of the profit going to support kids' health and education initiatives. Check out the ad on B6. Everyone loves Clifford, the big red dog!

What a tragedy in Phoenix -- a 10-year-old girl playing hide and seek apparently suffocated in a foot locker she hid in during the game. See the brief on C1.

Classified ad pick: A Radio Flyer spring horse that was $200 for $49.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is holding a golf tournament later this month at Iron Masters Country Club. There's a story on D2 with all the details, if you'd like to sign up to help benefit kids at risk.

Bishop Guilfoyle has a pretty neat offer for current students: The school will give a $1,000 tuition credit to students who recruit and enroll a student who is not currently in the Catholic school system. See the details in the brief on D2.

Today's Despration Dinners column on D3 is about the perfect baked potato. My tip: After you scrub the potato and pierce it, sprinkle salt over it before baking. It really makes the potato skin crisp and the inside fluffy.

If you've added a new puppy to your household, there's an ad on D6 for Altoona Area Kennel Club's Puppy K classes starting next month.