The long awaited ribbon cutting for Natural, located at 140 Seventh Street, took place Nov. 15. The food market, which officially opened for business Nov. 19, specializes in fresh and organic produce, along with many other specialties. FULL STORY

Dr. Steven Chu, a 1997 Nobel Prize recipient in physics and graduate of Garden City High School, was named as President-elect Barack Obama's choice for energy secretary. FULL STORY

Following her efforts at the 2008 Conoco Phillips U.S. Short Course National Championships in Atlanta, Colgate's Erica Derlath of Garden City was recently named Patriot League Women's Swimmer of the Week, it was announced by the league office Dec. 10. FULL STORY

Buckley's seventh and eighth grade boys' "A" soccer team had an exciting and successful year, posting a 7-0-2 record and outscoring their opponents 28 to 14. The season proved to be both a challenge and learning experience for each team member. FULL STORY