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New CEO Faces Big Test at Berkshire’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

May 3, 2026

Greg Abel, 63, stepped onto the stage at Berkshire Hathaway’s first annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, after taking over as chief executive last January. He began by welcoming the company’s top leaders and introduced a banner that honored Warren Buffett, who had led the firm for 60 years. Buff

business

A Local Seafood Spot Closes After 46 Years

May 3, 2026

For over four decades, a small but beloved seafood spot in Dana Point Harbor served up fresh catches and classic meals. Now, Jon’s Fish Market will close its doors on May 3 after owner Shala Mansur O’Keefe decided the daily grind of running a business had become too much. Health struggles and financ

lifestyle

Fresh Harvest, Fresh Vibes: Elkhart’s Saturday Market Comes Alive

May 2, 2026

Elkhart’s downtown buzzes again on Saturday mornings, as the city’s farmers market opens its gates on May 2. The event runs from nine in the morning until one in the afternoon, and it will stay on the calendar through September 26. Last year, people who visited almost tripled in number, with more

environment

Mice Threaten Western Australian Wheat

May 2, 2026

Australia’s leaders have voiced worry over a sudden rise in mice numbers across the western wheat belt. The rodents are eating grain and damaging farms, which could hurt the country’s ability to export food. Energy Minister Chris Bowen told a televised interview from Sydney that the government

politics

Royal visit highlights local pride and shared history

May 1, 2026

A king and queen’s tour through Virginia last week didn’t just pass through famous landmarks—it wove together small-town charm and national memories. King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their U. S. trip with stops in Front Royal, a quiet town at the edge of Shenandoah National Park. Instead of

crime

Selina Barfield's Vanishing: A Family's Long Wait for Answers

May 1, 2026

In 2003, North Charleston saw the sudden disappearance of Selina Barfield, a 32-year-old woman known locally as Nina. She left behind her nine-year-old daughter, Katie, and a trail of unanswered questions. Selina struggled with addiction and lived a life that many in her community deemed risky. Her

business

A local New York farm stands out in a national spotlight

May 1, 2026

A single plant in a small town just hit the big time. Monica Cody turned a backyard experiment into a business that now ranks among America’s fastest-growing women-run companies. Her farm, Farmstead 1868, grows more than lavender—it grows opportunity. By converting a family dairy plot into a lavende

politics

New Farm Bill Passes House Without Pesticide Protection Rule

May 1, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives recently approved a new five-year farm bill, but not without first removing a controversial clause that would have shielded pesticide manufacturers from certain lawsuits. The vote moves the bill closer to becoming law, though it still needs Senate approval before h

environment

Farmers in Colorado face tough season after sudden freeze hits early fruit

May 1, 2026

Colorado’s fruit growers are dealing with a harsh truth this year. A late spring freeze wiped out peach and other stone fruit crops on the Western Slope, even though winter had been unusually warm and dry. One farm, Ela Family Farms, confirmed that none of their peaches survived the sudden drop in t

politics

Iran War’s Ripple Effects on the Global Economy

April 30, 2026

The recent fighting near the Strait of Hormuz has turned a quiet waterway into a choke point that touches every corner of the world’s trade. When hostilities flared, oil flows slowed sharply; ships that normally cruise the strait now wait or reroute. This pause has pushed oil prices up by about half