The Thanksgiving shopping weekend turned out better than most stores and retailers expected. "Black Friday," the unofficial term stores use for the day after Thanksgiving, is the busiest shopping day of the year for most retailers. The slow economy didn’t...

If you have lived in the DeKalb area for any length of time, you know there are barns everywhere. But one opening soon will serve food and drinks. The Barn, 1215 Blackhawk Road, will occupy the former home of Fat Boys Sports Bar and Grill. "The Barn is...

With the first big snowfall of the year comes the inevitable motor vehicle accidents, and this year is no exception. Five accidents were reported Monday, four of which were related directly to the weather. Sgt. Jim McDougall of the DeKalb Police Department...

The DeKalb Fire Department is conducting inspections of holiday decorations at local businesses to help ensure a safe holiday for DeKalb citizens. "It’s been done annually for years," Assistant Fire Chief Reuben Nelson said. Members of the fire departments...

A two-car accident late Thursday night left two people dead and two more hospitalized. Malta resident Brandi Smith and Ashton resident Darrell Christenson were killed after Smith reportedly lost control of her vehicle on South Malta Road. According to...

Underage drinkers may have a new worry in DeKalb. The Ben Gordon Center is combating underage drinking with the help of a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OFJJDP). On Dec. 11 and 12, DeKalb County Partnership for a...

When people with children have to work, there are others who decide to make it their job to care for the kids of these working parents. Day care centers have helped millions find a place to take care of their children while they go off to work. DeKalb...

The snow has arrived, the weather has gotten colder and holiday decorations are being put up. It must be a few days before Thanksgiving. The holiday season means the spirit of giving, presents, singing "Let It Snow" and "Deck The Halls" and helping those...

It’s past the middle of November. The weather is getting colder. What does it mean? Winter is almost here. This season usually means snow, and that means slippery or blocked roads and quality time with your windshield scraper. Luckily for those drivers...

The National Center for Suicide Statistics states that one suicide occurs every 17 minutes in the United States. DeKalb County Coroner Dennis Miller said DeKalb County has contributed to the nearly 30,000 suicides that occur each year. "There were 11...

Trojan condoms and the police. An odd pair, yes, but it may happen if advertising is allowed on police squad cars. Police departments in the North Brunswick, N.J., area are considering a method to ease the strain on taxpayers by putting advertisements...