Witches cast a spell over Historic Smithville
Witches took over Historic Smithville on Sunday, Oct. 26, for the annual Witch’s Day Out, one of the village’s popular fall traditions. Dressed in pointed hats, capes and glittering costumes, hundreds of participants filled the cobblestone walkways, transforming the...
Halloween wines: All treats, no tricks
Drink Up! Happy Halloween! Pumpkin spice, pumpkin beer, ginger snaps and candy corn are as synonymous with the holiday as witches, ghouls and goblins. But, what about wine? Whether you are planning the perfect costume, a festive party or small get-together, or a...
Financially irresponsible children
Last week, we talked about discussing money with your children at each stage of their lives. By starting to teach them good money habits when they are young, you can set them up for a lifetime of success. In your later years, discussing your own personal situation...
The 20-cent coin folly
It’s a fact of history that outside interests have a way of influencing decisions made by our politicians, producing results that have the average person ask, “Why did they do that?” While one may think the production of coins for use would be pretty straight forward,...












