U.S. retailers’ same-store sales trailed analysts’ estimates for the first time in five months as the earlier Easter holiday pulled sales into March and cooler weather cut mall traffic.

Retailers Mark 22 Consecutive Months of Growth even as Retail Sales Soften in April

Unseasonably warm weather in February and March and an early Easter holiday shifted consumers’ spending appetite last month, though retailers in April still reported positive but modest growth.

MANVILLE: Catholics observe Easter ceremony of blessing of food

Sacred Heart Church upheld the Polish tradition by having its annual blessing of the food for the Easter holiday on Saturday.

Jump up and party

To win the North Yosemite League championship, there were two different scenarios that the Lady Pirates needed to look at. One: figure out which direction this team wanted to go in, following the aftermath of their five-game losing skid during the Easter holiday break.

Aunt Is Left Home Alone Due To Poor Holiday Plans

DEAR ABBY: My sister "Ruth" and I spent most holidays dining out together after our families grew up and left home. Ruth died last year and her daughter "Lara" began inviting me for holidays "so I wouldn't be alone." I have tried to decline, but she persists. She insists that I should be with her instead of with friends, although her plans are always tentative and often change at the last minute ...