WASHINGTON — Americans stepped up purchases at retail businesses in May, spending more on cars, home improvements and sporting goods. The gain shows consumers remain res...
Obama to take different tone
WASHINGTON — A year after President Barack Obama made an emphatic pitch to Europe’s economic powers to focus more on economic growth than aus...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the June 11 livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, $87. to 109.; commercial cows, up to 81.; commercial steer...
Home prices climbing higher
LOS ANGELES — Lenders stepped up action last month against homeowners who had fallen behind on their mortgage payments, taking possession of m...
Digital security focus of seminar
BUTLER TWP — The inaugural Technology Symposium 2013 will provide businesses an opportunity to learn about cyber threats and how to mini...
Overdraft coverage pricey
WASHINGTON — A U.S. agency says consumers who opt for overdraft coverage on their checking accounts pay higher fees and are more likely to have ...
The price of oil fell 2 percent to its lowest level in a month after OPEC stuck to its current production despite ample crude.
U.S. crude oil futures fell $1.64 to close...
NEW YORK — After receiving criticism from abortion rights groups, upset that a Democratic president had sided with social conservatives, the Obama administration said it...
GOP takes aim at food stamps
WASHINGTON — The last time Congress passed a farm bill, Democrats had control of the House and the food stamp program was about half the size...
It’s been a rough start to the growing season but hopefully all of the home gardeners have gotten through the frost and are busy maintaining their gardens in anticipatio...
