By Stowe, Gene BKR Studio has expanded into the underserved Tampa market without leaving its South Bend headquarters, except for occasional trips to the warm-weather city by company owner Brian Keith Rideout.

By Stowe, Gene Increasing costs, including fuel and tolls, have driven Tri State Coach Lines/United Limo, an independently managed and operated part of Coach USA, to increase its fares by $1 in each of the past two years. "It's been rough," says General Manager Mark Anderson.

MISHAWAKA, Ind. - A Valentine's Day balloon caused an electrical outage affecting more than 2,100 homes and businesses, power company officials said.