From overlooked roadside attractions to offbeat museums and obscure natural wonders, Local Hidden Gems will showcase some of the unique and unexpected treasures that make America extraordinary. We will emphasize charm, surprise and delight. Local hidden gem: Dibble House in Eldon, Iowa A small Iowa town of just under 800 people is home to one of…
Three LL Flooring stores in New Jersey are closing — among the 94 stores in 30 states the chain is shuttering over the next two months — as the company files for bankruptcy. The company, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, said it has nearly $110 million in long-term debt, in filings made in Delaware Bankruptcy…
LL Flooring has announced that it will close 94 stores in more than 30 states as it filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, said that it is nearly $110 million in long-term debt in filings made in Delaware bankruptcy court on Sunday. The Richmond, Virginia-based company said in the…
State Sen. Scott Wilk has recognized family-owned Cisneros Brothers Plumbing as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month. “In addition to their exceptional work and outstanding customer service, the Cisneros family truly goes above and beyond for their community,” Wilk said. “They give back to local students, donate to nonprofits, and are proud to…
I have often encouraged Marco Island residents to become better stewards of our land by learning good horticultural practices and to learn to identify and remove invasive, exotic plants from our landscapes, vacant lots and natural areas. Many nonnative plants have been introduced accidentally or on purpose as garden plants or agricultural crops. Some of…
Get ready to start your engines, Halloween lovers. Decoration season is about to begin and it’s looking bigger than ever. As USA TODAY has previously explored, Halloween does, in fact, seem to be coming earlier every year. But, with 12-foot skeletons and murderous doll decor to look forward to, how can we blame the enthusiasts?…
Clogged drains, leaky pipes and other plumbing hassles may be seen as inconveniences that come with the territory of owning a home. However, plumbing problems that go unrepaired for a long period may be hazardous to your health. JD Conrad, vice president of product operations with Service Experts, a national home services provider, recently discussed…
A 34-year-old woman was found living in a Michigan supermarket’s rooftop sign, and inside her compact space where she lived for roughly a year was a mini desk, flooring, clothing, a pantry of food, a printer and a houseplant, police said. Contractors working on the roof of a Family Fare Supermarket in Midland discovered the…
