39th prepares to come home (Clay County Democrat)
After 227 days of braving the elements of sand, wind and heat, it's time for the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team to head home -- mission accomplished.
Billings VFW sends troops a slice from home (Billings Gazette)
In a back office of the VFW Post No. 1634, Jennifer Harris and Cal Wahl have been busy getting Christmas boxes ready for troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. This year, Harris has collected 66 boxes to send overseas.
Businesses swapping situations (Reedsburg Times-Press)
REEDBURG — The local business landscape has seen several changes in the last few months. Some businesses are brand new, some have moved and others have simply changed hands.Downtown FitnessThe most recent of these changes took place last Monday when Downtown Fitness at 125 N. Walnut St. opened up with new owners Tim and Tammy Becker."I've always wanted to own a gym," Tim Becker, who is also the ...
Recession a concern for small businesses (Mount Vernon News)
MOUNT VERNON -- With the official announcement that the country is officially in a recession, small businesses are apprehensive of future turnout by consumers. Small businesses have always been a driving force during time of economic turmoil, and, although not all small businesses survive, many continue in the race.
Fiber to the Home: Ideal Economic Stimulus? (CircleID)
New York—Senator Robert Bulkley, of Ohio, has made a proposal which is certainly worth considering. It is as clear as daylight that, to bring about any sort of recovery, somebody must start some new sort of business or some extension of an old business.
Sentinel Morning Update: Car shows add new green category (The Sentinel)
Starting in 2009, fans can expect to see more lean green driving machines at Carlisle Events car shows.