Farmers may preserve land
Butler is one of 57 counties enrolled in the Farmland Preservation Program. There are now 38 farms preserved in Butler County.
The state agricu...
NEW YORK — Wal-Mart is again trying to open stores in New York City after failing twice because of community opposition.
The company is looking at parcels in all five bo...
WASHINGTON — Senators get their first chance today to vote on the tax-cut deal struck by President Barack Obama and Republicans, but whatever the outcome of the test vot...
Leaf has room for 5, offers a solid ride; costs $32,000-plus
Nissan's Leaf plug-in electric hatchback is an endearing car for people who don't mind metering their mileage...
WASHINGTON — Gradually but steadily, Americans are recovering their vast loss of wealth from the recession, thanks to larger stock portfolios.
Household net worth grew 2...
NEW YORK — Homeowners who delayed locking in super-low mortgage rates — think close to 4 percent for a 30-year fixed — may have waited too long.
Rates are creeping back ...
CLINTON TWP — II-VI has acquired a supplier, Max Levy Autograph of Philadelphia, for an undisclosed amount.
According to a II-VI news release, MLA manufactures microfine...
Tiny houses see their appeal grow
GRATON, Calif. — As Americans downsize in the aftermath of a colossal real estate bust, at least one tiny corner of the housing market a...
The Mercer Livestock Auction provided the following report on the Dec. 7 livestock auction.
Commercial bulls, 56.50 to 69.; commercial cows, 20. to 60.50; slaughter ste...
Mortgage rates up 4th straight week
WASHINGTON — Applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the second-lowest level this year, fresh evidence that compan...
