Just before lunch was served at the New Testament Church and Mission, several people walked in bundled up in their winter coats and sweaters and had a hot cup of coffee. James Downs, a 63-year-old construction worker, was one of them. ...more

January 7, 2010

Downtown's Market on Main is back in operation and at a brand new location. ...more

January 6, 2010

The Comer family is building a business based on their fervor for the great outdoors. ...more

December 30, 2009

The busiest time of the year has arrived. With holiday shopping, cooking, cleaning and entertaining, you'll need to keep your energy levels up. Try these tips for enjoying the season without running out of steam. ...more

December 19, 2009

Try these tips for enjoying the season without running out of steam. ...more

December 17, 2009

The phrase "sleep when you're dead" can easily apply to Black Friday shoppers. ...more

November 28, 2009

Banks will have to secure their customers' consent before charging large overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions, according to a new rule announced Thursday by the Federal Reserve. ...more

November 13, 2009

Didn't plan on missing that anniversary deadline. Of course I didn't plan to be still sitting here at the Type and Gripe factory after 40 years either. My mom is still waiting for me to get out and find a real job, or at least something respectable. ...more

October 28, 2009

A mute elderly woman known only as "Jane Doe" since she was found wandering in a New Jersey mall 15 years ago has finally been identified. ...more

March 23, 2009

Back when the world was less urgent, about all you had to do to know if you could sleep easily at night was to turn on Walter Cronkite. ...more

March 15, 2009