Eastern white pine, blue spruce and Douglas fir aren’t the only trees decorated for Christmas. Weeping figs, palms, even paper trees are fair game, although the use of candles is discouraged for the latter.  Full story »

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I met Julie Lewis, 55, of Cascade Township, a few months ago while reporting a story about Inspirations of Art Studio owner Dana Bradt. Lewis is a regular at the studio, where she also teaches doll-making and other craft classes.  Full story »

Rebecca Kugele and Gabriela Minnhaar-Tomatis hit the friendship jackpot 15 years ago when they met while taking a weaving class in Rockford.  Full story »

The first weekend of December is peak time for stringing outdoor Christmas lights and bringing home a fresh-cut tree. Full story »

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What kind of weather can we expect this winter? Full story »

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Linda Cook-Toren, an 83-year-old Wyoming knitter, knits hats and slippers to give to her family every Christmas. The hats are distributed during a game of “musical hats” an event that has become a much-loved handmade tradition. Full story »

“Grand Rapids' economy has turned around over the past couple of years. Unemployment is down to just 6 percent less than half its recession peak of 16.1 percent some four years ago,” according to a CNN.com feature on the Top 10 affordable housing markets.  Full story »

Garden cleanup should be wrapping up. Remove spent annuals from the ground before soil freezes. Cut perennials down to a few inches from the base and cover with a layer of finely-mulched leaves. Full story »

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“We couldn’t be more pleased that Jason Cameron has agreed to promote ProWood ,” said Universal Director of Marketing Communications Mark Deremo.  Full story »

This handmade story begins more than a half-century ago, when two women met in nursing school and struck up a friendship, then went their separate ways. Full story »

The web site allows renters and landlords to discuss their rental experiences by posting positive or negative reviews of their lives and visits to apartments and rental properties. Full story »