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Cummins waits out demand slowdown

It’s been a tough year for Cummins Inc., as previously forecast slowdowns in demand have proven to be true for much of 2025. What does 2026 look like? It’s too soon to tell. Mark Smith, Cummins chief financial officers, said during a recent conference call with investor analysts that ...

Rapp has ‘concerns’ over school cell phone bills

Those testifying at a recent state House joint committee hearing on cell phones in school are in general agreement that it's time to silence cell phones in classrooms. The hearing included a mix of educators, psychologists and state education officials. None argued that the state shouldn't ...

Holiday dinner brings community ‘together’

Snowy conditions did not stop the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from being a success. Sandra Blum, host and lead coordinator of the Community Thanksgiving Dinner for over 10 years shared, “This for me is truly the best holiday! This is when we come together and celebrate friendship ...

175th anniversary ceremonial gavel gifted

At the November stated meeting of the North Star Lodge 241, Joseph Warren Lodge 726 presented a ceremonial gavel to the officers of North Star in celebration of their recent 175th anniversary.

Open for business: Store in Scandia opens under new ownership

SCANDIA - Over the past 90 years, the little store in Scandia has changed owners as well as names. It is now known as the Scandia Country Market, still located at 3801 Cole Hill Road, Russell. Rebekah Casey Rothermel, a native of Warren County, along with her husband, Andrew Rothermel are the ...

Business spreads spirit with annual pie giveaway

Freedom Investment Management Group continued their Thanksgiving tradition of distributing pies to clients on Wednesday. For roughly a decade, the firm has been offering free pies to clients as a gesture of appreciation. It also allows them the opportunity to support a fellow local business. ...