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Black Friday Sales Slumps to Historic Low as Walesburg Draws Shoppers Away

The numbers came in just after dawn, carried not by courier nor clerk but by the hollow quiet in the shopping districts themselves. Black Friday, once the unofficial civic holiday in Cinniapolis, a day when parking lots filled before sunrise and shopkeepers brewed coffee strong enough to wake the ghost of Ray Cinniapolis, registered the lowest sales in recorded city history. Merchants across Reunion, Centralis, … Continue reading Black Friday Sales Slumps to Historic Low as Walesburg Draws Shoppers Away

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Corn Shortage Squeezes Cinniapolis

Thanksgiving may still be three weeks away, but the sound of panic is rustling through town, and it’s not coming from the local turkeys. Cinniapolitans are facing what local grocers are calling “the tightest corn supply in a generation,” thanks to what many describe as a perfect storm of market cornering, small-town hoarding, and alleged greed radiating out of neighboring Walesburg. At the center of … Continue reading Corn Shortage Squeezes Cinniapolis

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Home Gardening Trend Accelerating in Cinniapolis

Over the past several years, homes in Cinniapolis here and there have adopted home gardens. The trend began with the onset of the pandemic coinciding with prime growing season in Cinniapolis. As the days, weeks, months, and now years have passed, there are more green garden roofs than ever when walking through local neighborhoods. During a stroll through Reunion, one might see tomatoes, strawberries, or … Continue reading Home Gardening Trend Accelerating in Cinniapolis

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Q & A with Martha’s EyeCare

Last month, the Chorus received an unsolicited invitation for a sit-down interview with Martha Granderson, founder and former owner of Martha’s EyeCare. Now, Ms. Granderson is a franchise operator of the Cinniapolis location, after being bought out by Six-Star ownership group, led by Mickie Gondola. While not unusual to receive interview requests from local business owners or public figures, this was less of an invitation … Continue reading Q & A with Martha’s EyeCare

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New Year, New Taxes

It’s customary every year for the Cinniapolis government to introduce new taxes and repeal other taxes upon its citizenry. Most of these transactions are inconsequential and hardly make a difference to each citizen’s tax responsibility, positively or negatively. But a new 2024 tax is catching the attention of Cinniapolitans. The “Restoration of Vital Infrastructure” (RVI) tax imposed this year will be a flat 2% tax on every Cinniapolis … Continue reading New Year, New Taxes

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Fire Protection Wants to Go Private

The Cinniapolis Fire Protection Services (CFPS) announced today that beginning in the Summer of 2024, their services will be privatized and will only serve those addresses which are up-to-date on their bill payments. Mayor Gondola denounced this decision and vowed to find a workable solution for all parties involved. After a record-breaking Summer of lightning strikes and fires, the CFPS leadership attempted to renegotiate its … Continue reading Fire Protection Wants to Go Private

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Stay Right There!

Recently, the Chorus reported the relocation of Martha’s EyeCare and the exit of Fowler Chophouse from Cinniapolis due to rising crime and tyrannical policies set forth by Mayor Gondola’s administration. This morning, back-to-back press releases were published from the Mayor’s office. It is certainly odd for a government entity to make announcements regarding private businesses but these are odd times. Each press release is presented, … Continue reading Stay Right There!

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Fowler Chophouse Leaving Cinniapolis

In a predictable move, Fowler Chophouse announced its plans to exit Cinniapolis. Fowler’s team released a statement explaining their decision. “Fowler Chophouse opened in 1959 as a modest steakhouse in a growing metropolis. Over the last 6 decades, Cinniapolitans love of the family atmosphere, dedicated service, and delicious meals at Fowler’s made it a destination for out-of-towners and Cinniapolis’ most esteemed guests. We are sad … Continue reading Fowler Chophouse Leaving Cinniapolis

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Residential Meat Freezers Sales Skyrocket

Fresh off the recent announcement banning meat in Cinniapolis, residential meat freezer sales have increased rapidly. Consumers are predictably clearing out the meat shelves at Thick Pickins and Dragg Meat and Dairy. However, few saw the demand for personal meat freezers spiking so rapidly. The Chorus spoke to Thick Pickins General General Manager, Shaquille Aston, about this past week’s freezer sales, “It’s an item we’ve … Continue reading Residential Meat Freezers Sales Skyrocket

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Martha’s EyeCare Packing Up and Leaving Town

Martha’s EyeCare, an optometry center operating in Cinniapolis since 2003, is leaving town after nearly 20 years. Martha Granderson, owner and founder, decided to make the move after the recent re-election of Mayor Gondola. Over the past few years, Ms. Granderson has been harassed while her office has been vandalized and robbed multiple times. “It’s a tragedy that’s unfolding in real time. Thugs roam the … Continue reading Martha’s EyeCare Packing Up and Leaving Town

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