In the harsh fluorescent toy store lights, Barbie glowed — her luscious blonde hair, thin cinched waist, and perfectly tanned skin created one of the first beauty standards I was ever aware of seeing.

Every parent has been there – a roomful of children’s toys and seemingly nothing to play with. Maybe your child didn’t really ...

"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." The new owner of the historic City Mills building on North Main Street is having a collectible doll giveaway Nov. 2 from noon to 6 p.m. at 160 N. Main St. in ...