by user | Jun 13, 2025 | Money
When Maria’s family bakery closed its doors after 35 years on Oak Street, something shifted in our neighborhood. It wasn’t just the loss of her incredible sourdough or the morning gathering spot for coffee and conversation. Within six months, the empty...
by user | Jun 13, 2025 | Money, Uncategorized
Your air conditioner is working overtime, and your energy bill just landed with the subtlety of a summer thunderstorm. With electricity rates hitting 17.9 cents per kWh nationally this summer (a 5% jump from last year), the average family is looking at $250-$400...
by user | Jun 13, 2025 | Family
Last Saturday, I watched my neighbor’s seven-year-old discover the pure joy of launching foam rockets 30 feet into the air with nothing but a good stomp. The whoops of excitement drew three other kids from across the street, and within minutes, my quiet morning...
by user | Jun 13, 2025 | Family, Spotlight
Three years ago, I watched our town’s annual harvest festival almost disappear. Budget cuts, volunteer fatigue, and the pandemic had left our once-vibrant community celebration hanging by a thread. But something remarkable happened when a small group of...
by user | Jun 13, 2025 | Featured, Money
Last month, my neighbor Jim knocked on my door at 8 PM with a panicked look. His bathroom faucet was dripping, and he couldn’t find a wrench anywhere in his house. After lending him my adjustable wrench (and showing him how to use it), I realized how many...
