Area dress shops are seeing some distinctive trends with wedding and bridesmaid gowns. "We will always have brides that want a traditional look with lace and the sweetheart neckline," said bridal consultant Ashley Easter. "However, a big trend we're seeing now is variations of clean and simple lines – fitted, A-line, a ball gown or mermaid styles.

Every little girl dreams of being a princess on their big day, and some of that dream can come true with a tiara. Tiaras can range into the hundreds of dollars and more, just like other kinds of jewelry. They can be luxe or minimalist and are always a great way to dress up even the most simple dress.

With Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month happening in March, it’s an excellent time to learn more about colorectal cancer. Make sure that you and your loved ones are aware of the risks and the latest recommendations for screenings.

Kelly will receive $9 million per year starting with his first year as Tiger head coach. That figure will rise with incentives in the deal, plus two cars, an interest-free home loan worth more than $1 million, and buyout of his contract with Notre Dame.

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On Nov. 16, the local office of the Better Business Bureau hosted their 13th Annual Torch Awards.

An often cringe-worthy but humorous time in many people’s lives can be linked back to the adolescent days of braces. The phase of thousands of tiny rubber bands, frequent trips to the orthodontist, desperate need for toothpicks and awkward smiles for yearbook and prom pictures.