NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday ...

CZESTOCHOWA, Poland (AP) — If you could design a bauble for your own Christmas tree, what would it be — a teddy bear dressed as a ballerina, a hummingbird, or a crimson phoenix? The workers at GlitterLab, a company producing Christmas decorations in southern Poland, vow to turn those ...

CHRISTMAS ORDERS FOR Pierogi and Cabbage Rolls are now being accepted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4136 Jacob Street, Wheeling, WV. The church has Potato and Cheese; Potato, Cheese, and Onion, and Sauerkraut pierogi available. To place your order call 304-232-1777 ...

(AP) — As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of ...

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Widow” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “Alchemised” by SenLinYu (Del Rey) 3. “The Secret of Secrets” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 4. “Brimstone (deluxe ed.)” by Callie Hart (Forever) 5. “Gone Before Goodbye” by Witherspoon/Coben (Grand ...

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (AP) — At the start of a busy holiday week filled with hours of travel, Jordan Gullotta went to a place that has given her comfort and a sense of peace. At The Gentle Barn, an animal rescue organization in Tennessee that offers animal-based therapy, she can brush a friendly ...