Gas prices, like many other necessities of life, are on the rise. Our area is not exempt from the increase.

A few days ago, the average price for a gallon of gasoline was about $3.20 – and officials are only projecting this number to rise into the summer, nearing the $4 mark.

With the future of our economy looking bleak, we can take comfort in the prospect of shopping locally. And, with new storefronts coming to Tyler County every day, that could prove to be a smart and convenient economic strategy for all of us!