SHORES SISTERS FARM MARKET
Farmer’s daughters lean into their passion
Shores Sisters Farm Market was started in the summer of 2004 by Raya and Renee Shores.
As daughters of a local dairy farmer and cattle dealer, Glenn Shores, they were offered the opportunity to sell sweet corn on his property in Wysox that was formerly owned by his parents, Norm and Glenda Shores.
Norm and Glenda had owned Shores Short Stop, an ice cream shop and deli, from 1980-1994.
Business grew and grew, and Renee quickly decided that she loved the farm market business and the people of Bradford County! She sold flowers, produce, pumpkins and even Christmas trees.
Her older sister, Rachel, moved back to the area, started helping at the small stand, and continues to be a great asset to the business today.
Renee continued growing the business while her now-husband Mike served his time in the Marines.
In 2010, Mike was honorably discharged from the service after two tours overseas, and the couple got married in February of 2011. Mike took over growing the sweet corn in Laceyville for his grandfather Tom, and Renee continued running the retail business in Wysox.
They built the current building in 2012, and Mike’s family is still growing fresh sweet corn for the market today. In 2013, Mike and Renee added the bakery and greenhouse. In 2014-2015, the couple decided the addition of their first child, Ada-Mae, was enough to keep them busy!
With the addition of their second daughter in 2016 and an extremely challenging growing year, Mike and Renee thought any more expansions were on hold. The Lord had other ideas and blessed the business with two new greenhouses in 20172018. Customers loved the new expansions and with it came the demand for events and classes, which are becoming a large part of the business.
The cafe was added in 2019 with the glass seating area in 2020. This part of the business has been a fun addition as we can now offer meals and dining among the plants in the greenhouse for a truly unique experience.
“We, at Shores Sisters, are continually grateful to the community for its support of our business and hope to be able to grow and expand in the future to better meet the needs of our customers,” Shores said.
Shores can’t wait for customers to see what’s next.
“We’re gearing up to fill up our greenhouses for the spring,” she said.
“We offer so many great things for spring planting — herbs and succulents, planters and even dinner events in the greenhouse!”
“We have a huge sale coming up that will feature 50% off home decor
— rugs, pillows, florals and more, on March 21 and 22. We offer giveaways and extra deals at the door!”
“Come June, look for the freshest local produce to hit our shelves and tables. We work with numerous local farms to bring you the best produce that Pennsylvania has to offer!” The cafe has new specials every month — from
boba tea, locally roasted espressos, and made from scratch soups and salads. The bakery is gearing up for Easter by dipping thousands of homemade chocolate eggs.
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Soon, she said, the goats will be back out by the playground offering families a great day out to come and eat, and play.
“Our you-pick flowers patch will open in July,” she added.
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CFPB drops lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud
(AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is dropping its lawsuit against the company that runs the Zelle payment platform and three U.S. banks as federal agencies continue to pull back on previous enforcement actions now that President Donald Trump is back in office.
In December a federal regulator sued JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, claiming the banks failed to protect hundreds of thousands of consumers from rampant fraud on Zelle, in violation of consumer financial laws.
In the federal civil complaint, the CFPB asserted that the banks rushed to get the peer-to-peer payments platform to market without effective safeguards against fraud and then, after consumers complained about being defrauded on the service, largely denied them relief.
Early Warning Services, a fintech company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that operates Zelle, was named as a defendant in the lawsuit. EWS is owned by seven U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Those three banks are the largest financial institutions on the Zelle network, accounting for 73% of activity on Zelle in 2023.
But a filing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona on Tuesday indicated that the CFPB was dismissing its lawsuit against EWS, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo with prejudice.
The dismissal comes less than a week after the CFPB dropped several enforcement actions against companies like Capital One and Rocket Homes.
In notices of voluntary dismissals that were filed, the CFPB dropped lawsuits it had brought against Capital One, Rocket Homes, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, and others.
Those suits were all filed under the agency’s previous director, Rohit Chopra, who Trump fired just weeks ago. The CPFB has since plunged into turmoil — with the White House later ordering it to halt nearly all its work. The administration also closed the agency’s headquarters and moved to fire scores of its workers.
Trump has defended his administration’s broadside against the CFPB — including recent claims about the agency being “set up to destroy people.” But supporters of the agency stress that it provides crucial oversight and protects consumers from being vulnerable to predatory business practices.
The CPFB isn’t the only federal agency to signal a pullback on previous enforcement action under the new administration. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has either closed or paused legal action against several cryptocurrency platforms in recent weeks, as the regulator tries to present itself as more crypto-friendly under Trump.
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Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10B
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Walgreens said the transaction price represents a nearly 30% premium to the share price in December when reports of a deal first surfaced. Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth confirmed in January that a sale process for the business was underway. Including debt, the value of the deal is just under $24 billion, the company said.
Walgreens said earlier this year it was making progress improving prescription reimbursement.
Walgreens has also taken steps to preserve cash. It said in January that it was suspending a quarterly dividend it has offered for more than 90 years, and it’s been reducing its stake in the drug distributor Cencora this year to get cash in part to pay down debt. Ultimately, the company has to improve its cash flow, whether it remains
publicly traded or goes private, Leerink Partners analyst Michael Cherny said in a Feb. 23 research note.
“Management has not been shy about its push to improve the cash flow generation profile as part of the turnaround plan,” the analyst wrote. “Without cash flow, none of the value cases work.”
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. also runs nearly 3,700 international stores, with locations in the United Kingdom, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland.
The Walgreens buyout comes after competitor Rite Aid emerged last September as a private company from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. Remaining publicly traded drugstore operators include the nation’s largest, CVS Health Corp., and retailers like Walmart and the grocer Kroger that run pharmacies at many of their locations.
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6 ways to turn everyday items into extra cash
(Family Features)
— Making money from everyday items in your home may be easier than you think. With a growing number of companies simplifying the process, turning unused items into cash has never been simpler.
These companies are part of the circular economy, where you get to make money from your items and feel good about it at the same time. By reselling items you don’t use, you can give these items a second home or repurpose them into something that has practical applications.
For example, unused gold and precious metal jewelry can be given a second home to or repurposed for vital technology sectors like health care. This reduces the need for environmentally taxing mining operations and gives these valuable resources a second purpose.
Whether it’s clothing, jewelry or tech, consider these simple ways to make extra cash by selling items online.
Sell Used Clothing
Some newer platforms offer a less hands-on approach to selling used clothing online. Unlike popular online platforms that require you to take pictures or create listings for your items, look for outlets that allow you to simply package your items and send them out with an insured label. This makes selling clothing online a breeze and reduces the potential headaches of dealing with buyers directly and managing listings.
Sell Unworn Jewelry
For precious metals like gold jewelry or silver jewelry, selling directly to a trusted buyer can
provide a fast, secure way to unlock their value. Consider AlloyMarket.com, a company featured in trusted outlets like Forbes, NBC and US News & World Report that offers a streamlined process with free, insured shipping and no hidden fees or commissions. Unlike platforms that require complex listings or charge extra fees, you keep 100% of the quoted price. On average, customers earn $1,700 or more for gold jewelry and other precious metal items, offering a straightforward, easy and rewarding way to sell unused valuables.
Sell Designer Bags
If you have any designer bags at home, look for platforms that let you sell handbags directly to them and provide upfront estimates before you ship your items. Some platforms provide free insured shipping and marketplaces where you can buy designer handbags at discounted prices.
Sell Books You’ve Already Read
While this likely won’t make you a fortune, selling used books is a simple way to make some extra cash and help preserve the environment. College students in particular can benefit from upfront estimates and free shipping or the ability to trade in used books for ones they’ll need next semester. Plus, some platforms also offer books for purchase at heavily discounted prices.
Sell Tech After Upgrading
If you upgraded phones recently or have a used phone just collect-
ing dust, get an upfront estimate for your phone from a trusted site. Some buyers provide free shipping and, with upfront estimates, you know exactly what you will get for your used phone before sending it in.
Sell Old Furniture
Turn your unused furniture into cash by listing items like sofas, tables or chairs on local marketplaces or apps. Clear photos and detailed descriptions can help attract buyers nearby, saving you the hassle of shipping. Selling old furniture not only earns extra money but also helps reduce waste by giving items a second life.
To learn more about how you can get a free, no-obligation estimate for gold jewelry or other precious metal items, visit AlloyMarket.com.
(Family Features) Changing temperatures and prepping for road trips are good reminders to check tire pressure, but the reality is, vehicle owners should make it a habit to practice tire safety monthly.
Even if tires may appear normal, they’re one of the most important elements of a car, making it critical to perform routine maintenance.
Here’s how you can check tire pressure on your own:
• Locate a tire pressure gauge, whether it’s one you find in your garage, borrow from a neighbor or purchase at a local auto parts store.
• Check pressure in the morning before the car has been used or let it cool down for a few hours after use. Friction from driving causes tires to warm up, affecting air pressure.
• Remove the cap from each tire’s air valve stem. Place them in a safe location where you can’t lose them.
• Press the gauge down on the stem of the tire for a few seconds, and don’t fret when you hear the air hiss - it’s normal.
• Check the reading on the air pressure gauge and compare it to the recommended level, which can typically be found on a sticker inside your driver’s side door or in the owner’s manual.
• Inflate the tires, as necessary, then replace the air valve caps on each tire. Find more ways to care for your ride at eLivingtoday.com.
