Advance Morning News
It's Friday, November 28, 2025. This morning, an essay in praise of Small Business Saturday, and links to the small business profiles we've published this year and in prior years.
ESSAY: Small Business Saturday—Where Local Changes Everything
By Hailey Zeller
The holiday season has officially begun, with every shop featuring a stampede of Black Friday deals, but the most meaningful shopping day of the year comes quietly the morning after—Small Business Saturday.
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Small Business Profiles
By FXBG Advance Staff
Flykup Cuts the Ribbon Just in Time for the Holidays
The new store offers Scottish goods served with a cup of tea and a pastry.
LibertyTown Arts Workshop “Throws Down” for the Holidays
With many festive-themed classes, LibertyTown is doing business as usual this November and December, “but with more cinnamon and pine scent.”
Wren & Sparrow
If feathered friends have you thinking of spring walks, think again. Winter is the ideal time to discover the beauty of birds.
Cool Cat Cupcakes
Vegan, dairy-free and delicious cupcakery
River Rock Outfitters
In 2023, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognized this veteran-owned small business.
Pour by Fifth Scents Candle Company
Whether you enjoy buying candles for your home, or pouring your own, POUR by Fifth Scents is there to get your home ready for the holidays.
Local Obituaries
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