Marketplace

Head Scab in Wheat Can Affect Quality

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Wheat harvest produced average or higher than average yields this year for most farmers.  Reports of 60 to 75 bushels of wheat produced per acre were typical.  Test weights of wheat were also reported to be satisfactory for many producers.

 
However, another report of a wheat fungal disease was common this year to impact the market price... Read More...

UW Pacesetter campaign kicks off

By Rick Henly on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The United Way Pacesetter campaign kicked offed Wednesday, July 14 at Hier’s Park. While freshly-grilled hamburgers and hot dogs were served, representatives of eight local businesses set out to start building excitement for the 2010 Huntington County United Way campaign... Read More...

Shuttleworth a 'Company to Watch'

By Rick Henly on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Huntington’s Shuttleworth, Inc., has been named a “Company to Watch” by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for 2010.

Shuttleworth was one of 41 companies across the state to receive the designation, which recognizes businesses in the state that employ up to 150 employees and have between $750,000 to $100,000 million in annual revenue or capital... Read More...

Are municipal bonds right for you?

By Rick Henly on Monday, July 26th, 2010

Tax season “officially” ended on April 15. Yet you can explore tax-smart investment opportunities all year round. And when you’re looking at the fixed-income side of your portfolio, you may want to consider two possibilities: municipal bonds and Build America Bonds.

You’ve probably heard of municipal bonds, but you may not be familiar with how they work... Read More...

Hot dogs in the summertime

By Rick Henly on Friday, July 16th, 2010

As the temperature rises we’re warned to take precautions to prevent both humans and their pets from overheating.  Those warnings do not mean neither of you should leave the house, but be responsible for yourself and your pets.  

You may enjoy taking your dog with you in the car while you travel or do errands, after all he loves to go! During warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120° in a matter of minutes, in fact less than 5-minutes! Dogs do not perspire like humans... Read More...

New computer service facility in town

By Rick Henly on Friday, July 16th, 2010

FPC Technology Group announces the opening of its computer technology and retail business at 14 W. Market Street, in downtown Huntington.  Established in 1995, this opening marks the expansion of FPC Technology Group, originally operating solely in Bluffton, Indiana... Read More...

Uninvited guests may appear in summer

By Ed Farris on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Outdoor activities with family and friends are often special times in the summer.  Folks invest time and money to plan and prepare for social events.  Sometimes pests such as bees and wasps also show up at these gatherings along with the invited guests.

There are a number of ground bees and wasps that will often burrow in areas nearby buildings or ponds... Read More...

Consider multi-generational needs

By Rick Henly on Monday, July 12th, 2010

If you’re a member of Generation X — the age group born between 1963 and 1981 — you may well be in the busiest time of your life. You’re probably in the early to middle stages of your career, for one thing, and if you have children, they’re likely still at home. Yet despite the hectic nature of your days, you still have to look after the financial concerns of your children, yourself and possibly even your parents... Read More...

Help for Gardeners Raising tomatoes

By Ed Farris on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

The tomato is often mentioned as the most popular vegetable grown by gardeners in the United States.  Folks who raise them look forward to eating that first tomato picked off the vine every year. 

It is important to watch tomato plants throughout the season to learn what diseases and/or disorders might be affecting them... Read More...

Is it Really a Behavior Problem?

By Rick Henly on Monday, July 5th, 2010

Recently a man called and scheduled a private in-home training session for his dog.  He needed help modifying a particular behavior problem he was having with his dog.  I entered the house to discover his Boston Terrier on the table eating from a plate and I thought, “That must be why I’m here... Read More...

When to repair... when to buy...

By Ronald Montoya on Monday, July 5th, 2010

By Ronald Montoya, Consumer Advice Associate

Something goes wrong with your car and you're faced with another high repair bill... Read More...

Don't mask the problem of back pain

By Rick Henly on Monday, July 5th, 2010

With all of the medication that's available over the counter, and with the press of time, it's all too common that people 'treat' their back pain - or pain in the neck, shoulder, other joints or headache - with a tablet.  In the long run, you're not doing yourself a favor.  Treating a symptom, but not the cause, could put you in jeopardy... Read More...

Lake City is July Business of the Month

By Rick Henly on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce has named its 'Business of the Month' for July 2010.

Lake City Bank of Huntington has been announced as this month's recipient.  Recently Chamber members and ambassadors met at Lake City to bestow the award... Read More...

Chamber Media seminar on July 21

By Rick Henly on Friday, July 2nd, 2010

The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Social Media seminar on Wednesday, July 21 in the conference room of the Chamber.  The event will begin at 12 noon and last approximately one hour.  The cost for the seminar is $5 with lunch provided... Read More...

Heritage Daze Kar show winners

By Rick Henly on Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Winners have been announced in the Heritage Daze Kar Show.  The show drew 120 vehicles, organizer Tom Tallman reports, and proceeds were donated to Cancer Services for Huntington County... Read More...