| 9:59 a.m. Fire forces evacuation at Arvest Bank
Employees and customers have been evacuated from the Arvest Bank at Seventh and Main streets following a fire that started on the roof. 9:59 a.m. Fire forces evacuation at Arvest Bank Employees and customers have been evacuated from the Arvest Bank at Seventh and Main streets following a fire that started on the roof. .
Dear Abby | Poor taste to honor deceased at wedding?
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee, "Cassie," and I are being married in the spring, and as you can imagine, the planning is hectic. My question is, how can I honor the memory of Cassie's mother? She passed away from cancer seven years ago. I never got to meet her, but it is obvious that she is deeply missed and that she played an enormous role in Cassie's life. Is there an acceptable way to honor her during the ceremony and reception that wouldn't be in poor taste? Thanks in advance for your insight. - Groom-to-be, Lexington, Ky. DEAR GROOM-TO-BE: What a thoughtful man you are. This is a question that should be discussed in advance with the clergyperson who will officiate at the ceremony. One way might be to light a candle in Cassie's mother's memory and keep it lighted during the ceremony and reception.
Realtors, Health Club Owners Protest O'Malley's Tax Plan
Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposals to broaden the sales tax and raise taxes on the wealthy came under fire Thursday from businesses and Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, who said the plan could chase economic development to neighboring states. Other county leaders, meanwhile, praised the Democratic governor for trying to address a $1.7 billion budget deficit with a more progressive income tax while protecting local governments from cuts. Leggett, however, said wealthy residents in Montgomery County would end up paying some of the highest taxes in the nation, if the plan is approved. "It's just that the rate structure the administration is proposing creates a competitive disadvantage for us that will have long-term negative consequences not just for Montgomery County, but for the entire state," Leggett said.
Business news briefs
Relish Culinary Boutique will close next month, the owner of the retailer in Lansing's Old Town said Wednesday in an e-mail to customers. The food and housewares shop opened at 208 E. Grand River Ave. in October 2004. "It has been a long process and a struggle personally and professionally to come to the conclusion that the best scenario for myself and my family is that I close Relish," owner John Kodeski wrote. Kodeski said merchandise will be on sale until the store closes Dec. 23. The shop is open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. .
At a Glance: Regional News of Note
Part of Highway 227 through the Village of Arroyo Grande is scheduled to be closed to traffic and on-street parking Sunday to accommodate the fifth annual Arroyo Grande Christmas Parade. The highway — which is also Branch Street — between Traffic Way and Mason Street will be shut down from 5 to 6:30 p.m., officials said. Eastbound traffic is expected to be diverted south on Traffic Way, east on Nelson Street and north on South Mason Street back to East Branch Street, officials said. Westbound traffic is expected to be detoured south on South Mason Street, west on Nelson Street and north on Traffic Way to West Branch Street. Fire Department sponsoring blood drive .
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