Shop local

Last weekend kicked off the Christmas season with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

We want to remind you of the importance of shopping local throughout the entire shopping season.

Local businesses have invested in our community. They support our youth, our organizations and our fundraisers. Without your support of them, that cannot continue.

Our local businesses pay local employees so when you buy local you are keeping jobs for you and your community members.

You may have to shop out of town for a few items on your list, but we encourage you to wander around our local businesses and see if you can find some items to include as gifts or just to treat yourself this year.

Local store owners and employees value each of their customers and their livelihood hangs on your satisfaction. Therefore, you are more likely to receive great customer service.

Local shopping is crucial to the stability and growth of our community.

We encourage you to support that!