Extreme (ly Practical) Couponing
Jan. 13, 2012 | 9:12 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
You can clip your way to savings without getting to reality show madness levels. County library branches are offering sessions to teach smart couponing.
Consumer
VIDEO: Don’t Get Burned Buying Firewood
Dec. 20, 2011 | 4:50 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The fire will be more delightful when you’re sure you got your money’s worth on wood.
Holiday Sales Mean It’s Time to Check Those Receipts!
Nov. 23, 2011 | 10:10 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Regular inspections conducted by the County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures show that price-scanning errors happen, and that most of the time they cost consumers money.
Public Invited to Cleanup & Recycling Event
Nov. 12, 2011 | 1:36 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The community is invited to join “America Recycles Day” on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
County Auction: ‘A Steal’
Nov. 7, 2011 | 1:25 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Hundreds of items are up for bid at the Nov. 19 auction, which benefits estates administered by the County.
County Giving Free Sand & Bags to Residents
Nov. 3, 2011 | 1:36 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
We’re getting into the rainy season and it’s time to take steps to prevent flooding and erosion.
County Helping Businesses Recycle Fluorescent Lights
Oct. 19, 2011 | 9:34 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
NOTE: PROGRAM HAS NOW ENDED AND THE GRANTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
Local small businesses can once again get free “mail-back” recycling kits to help them legally recycle old fluorescent lights, thanks to the Department of Environmental Health and a federal grant.