The trends that influence the way we decorate our homes may move at a less frenetic pace than those that influence our clothing but, if anything, that makes them all the more pervasive. While most of us are fairly forgiving of individuals' sartorial eccentricities (it doesn't do to be too slavishly fashionable, after all), when it comes to other people's houses there is often frighteningly ... [read more]

Holidays Coming [read more]

ABSTRACT PAINTINGS BY CHOICHUN LEUNG … Nov. 17 through Dec. 19 at Simon Gallery, 48 Bank St., Morristown. Opening reception is Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are: Tuesday to Friday, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., or by appointment. [read more]

Retailers are already cutting prices and offering deals to grab a slice of holiday shopping. [read more]

The Bradford High School and Bradford Middle School cross country teams competed at the Buchholz Last Chance Invitational on Oct. 31, with the girls taking second place out of approximately eight schools. [read more]

Yanton’s Outdoor Living doesn’t slow down in winter [read more]

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No offence to Chuck and Camilla, but we need a new Royal Family. [read more]

The Duchess of Cornwall is on her first official tour of Canada, alongside her husband Prince Charles. They've landed in Toronto and will open the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Friday. [read more]

Family Life [read more]