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Layaway could see increase this holiday

Jane Santucci — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:21:13 GMT

Kmart in Terre Haute has seen a 33 percent increase in layaway sales.

Gas prices on the rise

Amanda Jarrett — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:16:05 GMT

Holiday travel could cost you a whole lot more this season. While surfing online, you may find rumors of surging gas prices from $6 to $7 for 2010.

Unemployment reaches 26-year high

Jessica Hayes — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:33:46 GMT

The highest unemployment rate in a generation was announced at 10.2 percent on Friday.

Company announces new green expansion

News Staff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:45 GMT

White Construction in Vermillion County, Ind. broke ground on a big expansion project Wednesday.

Gives up 28-year career to pursue dream

Kate Greene — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:20 GMT

You hear about the struggles and the hardships so many face right now, but what about taking opportunities during this economy. One local woman is doing just that.

Home buyer tax credit may be extended

Kate Greene — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:09:13 GMT

With the tax credit set to end Dec. 1, the proposed extension would give the Wabash Valley housing market an additional five months to recover.

Shopping outlook both good and bad

Dan Klein — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:18:45 GMT

Shoppers are already starting to think about gift-buying, but they may not be spending as much as usual.

Tough times for holiday job-seekers

Dan Klein — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:18:27 GMT

Many Wabash Valley businesses are already hiring their holiday help, but it may not be easy to earn a few extra bucks.

Gas prices rise quickly

Jane Santucci — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:29:40 GMT

Gas prices have risen about 13 percent since the beginning of this month.

Homeowner saves thousands by renting

Kate Greene — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:03:54 GMT

Rental business have seen an increase as more homeowners save money by doing home projects themselves.

Marion Manufacturing lands big contract

News Staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:34:41 GMT

In a press conference, the company announced they are the recipients of a three-year government contract, worth more than $2.5 million. This contract will also create nine or ten jobs at the minimum.

Local couple produces hobby into a job

Kate Greene — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:25:32 GMT

One local couple turned their hobby of gardening into their full time job to fight a bad economy.

Superior Essex lets workers go

Mike Grant — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:19:22 GMT

At one time, the Superior Essex plant south of Vincennes employed 275 people. After a year of winding down operations, the last 50 production workers are being let go and only a handful are left to wrap up the operation.

Clark Co. unemployment skyrockets

Amanda Jarrett — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:18:47 GMT

Clark County, Ill. has a 12.5 percent unemployment rate, that's nearly 3 percent more than the national average.

Company starts to hire back workers

News Staff — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:21:36 GMT

A year after laying off more than 130 workers, Simonton Windows in Paris, Ill. is busier than ever.

True unemployment maybe higher

News Staff — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:14:18 GMT

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, being unemployed means constantly applying for jobs. That's a criteria that lets some people like Albert Guest slip through the cracks.

$8,000 tax credit for home buyers

Jessica Hayes — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:55:37 GMT

The popular program is nearing its end. Real estate agents say now is the time to look for homes, while prices remain low and incentives exist.

Lehman Brothers collapse hits locally

Jessica Hayes — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:58:06 GMT

Though the Wabash Valley is far from New York's financial district, the Lehman Brothers crisis has affected banks and borrowers right here at home.

Milk cash cow is drying up

Kate Greene — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:55:13 GMT

Mike Jones has been running his dairy farm in Marshall, Ind. since the 1970s and he said he's never seen it this bad.

Americans unhappy with stimulus bill

Dan Klein — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:56:03 GMT

Six months after Congress passed a stimulus bill worth about $789 billion dollars, a majority of Americans don't think it's working.

Cash for Clunkers suspended

Jessica Hayes — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:21:28 GMT

The program ran out of money last week, but the government extended the offer to folks through Monday.

Update: Cash for Clunkers

Jessica Hayes — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:16:52 GMT

Thursday President Barack Obama's Cash for Clunkers program ran out of money. But now, there is fresh hope for a program so popular its financing lasted less than a week.

Colts Camp has million-dollar impact

Dan Klein — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:27:57 GMT

Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director David Patterson says camp has a $1.6 million effect on the Wabash Valley.

Panel speaks on auto industry collapse

Maranda Rodgers — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:16:45 GMT

Indiana State University and Downtown Terre Haute hosted a panel of experts on the United States auto industry collapse.

Stimulus funds to Hoosier police depts.

Jessica Hayes — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:14:19 GMT

One billion dollars in grant money was awarded to police departments across the United States, $26 million of that headed to the Hoosier state.

Cash for Clunkers almost cashed out

Amanda Jarrett — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:55:54 GMT

A local dealership calculated the Cash for Clunkers program may only last seven to 10 more days.

New minimum wage begins Friday

Dan Klein — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:15:16 GMT

Employees are happy about the rise in minimum wage, but some businesses are worried about the cost.

Minimum wage rises

Kate Greene — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:23:40 GMT

The federal minimum wage will go up starting Friday.

Chrysler ramps up cash for clunkers deal

Kate Greene — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:23:24 GMT

President Barack Obama's cash for clunkers program officially kicks off Friday and Chrysler GM looks to match the incentive.

Obama: Community colleges can help

Kate Greene — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:41:11 GMT

While many of us are looking at the government for help during this recession, President Obama is looking at community colleges to help.