Lighting blamed for Town & Country Bowl fire

Lighting blamed for Town & Country Bowl fire
A problem with an overhead light fixture is believed to be thecause of the Dec. 21 fire that destroyed Town & Country Bowl,Rock Island Fire Marshal Jeffrey Hindman said Wednesday.
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Jarrett bringing fan-friendly TNA to town

Jarrett bringing fan-friendly TNA to town
TNA may not be WWE in terms of ratings, pay-per-view numbers or worldwide exposure. What TNA does have, though, and in ample supply, is a fan-friendly product second to none, says TNA co-founder Jeff Jarrett.
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Your Town: Couple produces sugary sweet treats

Your Town: Couple produces sugary sweet treats
LEWISTOWN, Mo. — The sweet, fried aroma is hard to miss. As soon as you walk into Mike DeAngelis’ and Robin Lee’s sprawling house near Lewistown, the smells of hot cooking oil and sugary batter mingle in the air, signaling that a sweet treat isn’t far behind.
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In & Around Town

In & Around Town
SATURDAY, Oct. 4 The second ‘Shop ‘n’ Rock’ will be hosted from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Budd Lake Firehouse, Route 46. The event is sponsored by the Mount Olive Kiwanis and Mount Olive Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 122. The family event will include food, activities, music, a kid’s play [...]

Perkasie News-Herald holds town hall to begin Ben Franklin Project (VIDEO)

Perkasie News-Herald holds town hall to begin Ben Franklin Project (VIDEO)
Mike Morsch Executive Editor Charlie Baum’s family owned the News-Herald for 85 years before selling it in 1998. He even stayed on at the News-Herald for seven years after the sale, helping the newspaper cover its local communities.
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Question for Small Town Parents?

How much would you be willing to pay for someone for Daycare who is doing it out of their home and has the following credentials?
-CPR certified
-3.5 years experience both family and group center
-certified daycare
-healthy meals and snacks included
-all required classes finished (except for the business class that allows to run a group daycare)
-educational activities included
-mom [...]

What ways could we attract clients to our booth at a home town event?

We are a local Mortgage company, I need ideas outside of the box. Not little pens, or key chains. Something that is different. Please share your ideas.Thanks

Im thinking about starting an event planning business in a trendy South Carolina town. Is it a good idea?

I love the idea of having a small independent event planning business. I recently moved to a small up and coming town in South Carolina and think a more “exotic” event planning business would be a great idea. Exotic meaning, crazy themed parties, more out there ideas etc. Can a profit be made in [...]