Jonathan Vaughters is telling me a story about the pivotal moment of his life as a professional cyclist. It happened on a sunny Tuesday morning in the city of Pau, as he prepared for the start of the 14th stage of the 2001 Tour de France.

Jeff Funk says these aren't the best of times for the real estate business.But they aren't the worst of times, either, at least not in Lancaster County."Overall, our area is great compared to the rest of the country," said Funk, of Charles & Associate

Senate candidates John Cornyn and Rick Noriega hammered each other on the economy and offered different visions of how to keep American students competitive in their second and final debate Thursday in Dallas.

Realty industry professionals tout advanced training The business cards of many realty professionals look very different from the ones handed out in the past.Web sites and e-mail addresses now appear on most contemporary cards. And on increasing numbers

Just a little more than a month ago, the Domtar Mill in Port Edwards stopped production, creating puzzles of uncertainty for many of the 501 left unemployed in south Wood County.