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Ask Strider: In praise of crosswords, shelters and hard copy

Ask Strider: This week, the exciting news that Ashland.news crossword editor, Steve Weyer, has created the first ever crossword just for dogs. And Strider tries not to be miffed that a reader wonders about where to find a great dog. Also, the Dog About Town points out even though Ashland.news isn’t available in hard copy (yet), we always have “Sneak Preview.” It’s just a coincidence that “Sneak Preview” happens to have a “Profile” page that Strider would love to be featured on. Honest.

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