Home of the Month:Draketown Thrives Again (The Morning News)
You know it the second you step out of the car, the city's heated rush left behind. Surrounded by mature trees and a bluff covered with ivy, Jo Lewis' historic home -- which once operated as a hotel in Madison County's third largest town -- welcomes visitors with singing birds, cool breezes and peace....more...A trip of a lifetime (The Sun Chronicle)
Reporter's note: This is the final installment of the "On The Road" series with Charlie Smith of Plainville who motorcycled more than 8,000 miles coast to coast, sharing his observations with readers through weekly dispatches to The Sun Chronicle during his 17-day trip....more... Time keeps ticking away (The Victoria Advocate)
The City of Bay City continues to grow with the addition of a new clock and watch repair shop called the Bay City Time Shop. The shop is owned by James Adams and is located on the north side of the courthouse square at 1713 Seventh Street....more... Town square still holds memories (Temple Daily Telegram)
Gatesville - Police tape and a sign warn of danger after the roof of an antique shop collapsed Tuesday in downtown Gatesville. (Photo by Scott Gaulin)...more... Jane Greig leaves some parting advice (Austin American-Statesman)
Before our consumer columnist signs off, she's leaving us her best tips and contacts....more... Excerpt: 'A Grand Old Flag' (NPR)
One of my earliest and most vivid childhood memories is the flag that my grandfather flew at our home in Erie, Pennsylvania, during World War II. Like most of our neighbors, he flew the flag daily, and he taught me to treat the flag with respect. It has always been a proud symbol for our family....more... Decorate like a patriot (Austin American-Statesman)
Find a bounty of Early American antiques in Philadelphia. As we prepare to celebrate our nation's independence, it seems fitting to take a look at Early American furniture....more... Bryant Keil Named Winner of Lake Michigan Area's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 Award in Retail/Consumer ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Potbelly Sandwich Works is pleased to announce that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bryant Keil received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The YearŽ 2007 Award in the Retail/Consumer Products category in the Lake Michigan Area program....more... Economic downturn: Going, going ? gone? (Tacoma News Tribune)
The signs outside Tacoma?s MacAllen Auctions speak volumes about the fragile health of the antiques business in Tacoma....more... |