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A&E rewind: This week’s buzz
Community: Regional farmers markets highlight local businesses For those who want their food straight from the source, farmers markets can offer exactly that. The Daily Illini visited four regional farmers markets in the region: Urbana’s Market at the Square, Monticello Farmers…

Customer starts fundraiser for Simon’s staff
The coffee shop’s future is still uncertain, so the effort is meant to help support its baristas.

Turning A Rainy Day Into A Flavorful Adventure
When a rainy, lazy afternoon threatened to keep us indoors, my grandson came up with the perfect solution: lunch somewhere special. Always eager to explore new restaurants, he suggested we venture out and try Tabla Indian Restaurant, located at 2447 S. Highway 27 in Clermont.…
Stuffy Nose Won’t Quit? It Might Be Time to See a Specialist
September marks World Sinus Health Awareness Month, and if you’re dealing with a constant stuffy nose, facial pressure or recurring sinus infections, you’re not alone. Millions of people live with […]
This Minnesota farmer is feeling the pressure of rising gas prices
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Kristin Duncanson, a farmer in Minnesota, about how record high fuel prices are affecting her business.

This Safety Harbor restaurant just named one of country’s best by New York Times

La Tapatia opens bigger Fresno store after rail construction hurts business
La Tapatia Tortilleria has opened a new retail store in Downtown Fresno after construction for the California High-Speed Rail cut

Putting Black Art Plus in Context
Dr. George Miller has owned Black Art Plus for forty years and for forty years it has been the go-to place for books on Black history and African art of varying kind ranging from paintings to prints, unique hand-crafted artifacts, figurines, etc.

Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through September 22nd! Shop Local & Save!
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through September 22nd! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized…

Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!
San Andreas, CA…A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening…

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad September 16 ~ Sept 22! Shop Local & Save!
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad September 16 ~ Sept 22!! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store! Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving…
Quincy chamber awards 14 micro grants
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce reports its micro grant program has wrapped up, putting money in the hands of local business owners. At the chamber board’s Sept. 14 meeting, three final awards were approved for the Plumas County Arts Commission, Carey Candy Co. and Sierra Moon…