ASHEVILLE – A local ice cream shop is preparing to reopen after suffering significant damage due to a large drain leak. On Aug. 22, Greg Garrison, co-owner of The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream, said cleanup and renovation work was coming to an end with the final step of painting the interior of the shop at […]
Sam Holdenman | Guest columnist Monroe County is considering using its share of the 2022 Economic Development Local Income Tax (ED-LIT) to fund the construction of a new jail. The county’s share of the 0.69% local income tax is about $11 million per year. Monroe County Council members are using the money to pay off […]
There are fried marshmallows at the Kentucky State Fair One of the new items at the Kentucky State Fair is fried marshmallows from International Catering. Here’s how they’re made. When you think of the Kentucky State Fair, fried food probably immediately comes to mind. At fairs like this one, which runs through Sunday at the […]
No more fast fashion: 5 tips for more sustainability in your wardrobe From secondhand clothes to recycled looks, here are some tips to help you make your wardrobe more sustainable. USA TODAY The public is invited to the grand opening of the Wild Goose Vintage & Thrift Store in Old Town Victorville. The grand opening […]
Given the high humidity on the south coast, it is still a little early to think about autumn, but it will be here sooner than we think. And you know what that means: fall festivals. It is the time of year when the warm and pleasant atmosphere of autumn can be felt and numerous events […]
See the interior of the Iowa house in the iconic painting “American Gothic” A house in Eldon, a small town in Iowa, inspired Grant Wood to create his painting “American Gothic,” one of the most famous works of art in American history. From overlooked roadside attractions to unusual museums and unknown natural wonders, Local Hidden […]
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, regional gasoline prices fell for the second week in a row, reaching an average price of $3.32 per gallon of regular gasoline on Monday, down from the previous week’s price of $3.39 per gallon. The average fuel price in the Midwest has fallen by about 10 cents since […]
Alan Morrell | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle How much does a typical day at Seabreeze cost? Here’s a breakdown The park is open on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. It certainly wasn’t the largest “amusement park” in Rochester’s history, but Kiddie […]
The plan calls for a 13-acre “town square” of multi-story buildings at U.S. 1 and Northlake Boulevard to be built on the site of the old Twin City Mall. Project plan for Twin City Mall includes apartments, shops and a hotel in North Palm A developer has proposed a project with apartments, shops, a hotel […]
Video: Palm Desert Library reopens after control transferred from county to city. The Palm Desert Library has reopened after being closed for renovations in May. A Facebook post by Palm Desert Mayor Karina Quintanilla criticizing a Republican-run store on the city’s main shopping street sparked fierce opposition at Thursday’s council meeting, with just over a […]
