Make returns
Returning gifts after the holidays can be a hassle, but can be even more of a headache if you aren’t aware of stores’ return policies. Keep in mind that items such as DVDs, computer and video games, software and CDs usually cannot be returned if opened. Also note that in some cases, ID might [...]

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’Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house
Every creature was stirring and starting to grouse.
The stockings, once hung by the chimney with care,
Were crumpled and wadded up under the chairs.
The children, on sugar-highs, leaped from their beds,
“There’s nothing to play with!” they shrieked and then said,
To me in my bathrobe and Dad — [...]

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The 2007 Choo Choo Chow Chow Luncheon presented by Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer Dec. 10 at Weymouth Country Club was a huge success.
More than 350 people filled the Grand Ballroom for the holiday event and created a festive atmosphere. They bought selected items, purchased raffle tickets for others and bid on silent auction items, [...]

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It’s time to raise a toast — to a new and greener year.
This New Year’s Eve, celebrate by being Earth-friendly and serve your guests organic wine.
When you’re shopping at your local wine supplier, it’s important to note the difference between “organic wine” and “wine made with organically grown grapes.”
The distinction lies in the production [...]

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Guy Leo Bannister Jr., 75, of Seville and Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2007.
He was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Washington, Pa., to Guy Sr. and Virginia Bannister. Mr. Bannister was a graduate of Washington, Pa., High School, class of 1949, and Pittsburgh Technical Institute. He retired from Louisiana Pacific Co. as [...]

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CLEVELAND — Merry Christmas, ABC!

In a nationally televised game that featured two of the most disappointing teams in the NBA, the Cavaliers did enough things right in the second half — and the Miami Heat did more than enough things wrong — to register a 96-82 victory Tuesday afternoon at Quicken Loans Arena.

Oh, how the [...]

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Donald J. Breece, farm management specialist, the Ohio State University Extension, reports this is the time of year to do an income tax estimate. Cash-basis taxpayers have the opportunity to adjust income and expenses before Dec. 31.
For example, if you are experiencing a low-income year, consider selling enough farm products to take advantage of the [...]

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Bradley Warren Cutlip Sr., 41, of Wadsworth, went home to celebrate Christmas with the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, after a long battle with heart disease.
Mr. Cutlip was an avid NASCAR fan. He was on permanent disability after driving semi tractor trailers, his longtime dream job.
He will be lovingly missed by [...]

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William H. Ellam Jr., 62, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Regency Hospital West, Middleburg Heights.
He was born in Milford, Conn. Mr. Ellam was employed at AT&T as a technician. He was a member of Medina VFW Post 5137. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He will be missed [...]

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BEREA — The Browns’ path to the postseason is crystal clear, but it won’t play out until late Sunday evening.
If the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland makes the playoffs for the first time since 2002. But if the Titans win the Sunday Night Football matchup, the Browns’ season will be over.
“That’s where we [...]

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