12 Creative Ways to Support Your Local Businesses Right Now

Posted: January 2, 2024

From your favorite lunch spot to that funky art gallery, our local small businesses are a beloved part of what make our hometowns feel like home. We rely on them daily – and they need us, too. If you’ve got a little extra to spare these days, here’s how you can help out your local small businesses.How to Support Local Businesses Anytime of YearBuy local...

What to Know About Ice Dams

Posted: December 26, 2023

Icicles are hanging from the roof, the ground is slick beneath your feet and you can spot snow, ice and debris above your head. The telltale signs are all there: You have an ice dam.What is an Ice Dam?An ice dam is a ridge of ice that occurs on the edge of the roof of your house that prevents melting snow from draining off your home’s...

Do You Know Your Host Liquor Liability?

Posted: December 22, 2023

Hosting a party can be a wonderful way to bring family and friends together during any season. When entertaining guests, it’s widely accepted that offering alcoholic drink options can warm up a festive occasion — whether it’s summertime cocktails by the cabana or holiday spirits under the mistletoe. If you choose to serve alcohol at your party, though, it's important to be aware of some...

Your Guide to Buying and Owning a Snow Blower

Posted: December 20, 2023

Shoveling snow from your driveway can be back-breaking work. So when you’re charged with digging out after a blizzard strikes your neighborhood, a snow blower can be your saving grace.Whether you’re interested in purchasing your first snow blower – or are tempted to invest in a new one – this guide offers everything you need to know.What to Consider When Buying a Snow BlowerLike buying a...

Final Wishes: How Funerals are Evolving

Posted: December 15, 2023

Shortly after a collection of memorial stones caught Adrienne Kloecker-Kalivoda’s eye at a funeral directors convention last fall, the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Erie, Pennsylvania, made an addition to its service offerings.Kloecker, an ERIE commercial Customer, became one of more than 600 funeral homes to partner with Parting Stone, a company that turns cremated remains into polished stones for survivors to remember...