2008 - A look back...Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:50PM Editor’s Note: The following is a look back into news and events happening in and around Edgar County during 2008. The review will be published in three parts. Today’s highlight includes news from January through April.
Top ScoopsTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:47PMSHOP TALK Thanks to all our sainted readers for another great year at the Review . . .
Protectionism: can it help us survive?Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:46PMThe economic crisis that swept the globe in 2008 provoked debate about whether individual states or trade blocs could insulate themselves from the international turmoil through “protectionist” economic measures.
It’s time to get diet ‘momentum’Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 11:15AMQuint Butler is leading by example.
US Auto Sales Drop In 2008, Recovery UnclearTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 9:58AMDETROIT (AP) - After a year in which U.S. auto sales tumbled 18 percent and GM had its worst year in nearly a half-century amid slack demand fueled by a terrible economic outlook and growing job worries, automakers are reluctant to predict when a recovery might occur.
Bruce Martin: Diehard fans jaded by changes in NASCARMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:03PMMOORESVILLE, North Carolina -- After 10 days away from this community known as "Race City USA," I was quickly reminded that I was back in NASCAR territory.
Toyota, Honda Top Declines In U.S. Auto SalesMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:28PM Japanese automakers? sales fell more than their U.S. competitors in December, with Toyota?s sales off 37 percent and Honda down 35 percent.
Gordon: Developing COT was fortuitous move.Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:29AMJeff Gordon hails the introduction of the more sustainable Car of Tomorrow as the motoring sector flounders in the economic crisis.
Mark your calendarsSunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:01AMMembers of the Monroe County Democratic Party already are gearing up for a trip to Washington, D.C., in late January to witness history. Local committee members - and others, for sure - are planning to attend the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, which will be Jan. 20.