Editorial: Shopping local important year round

Whether it is in Whitehall, or some of our neighbors like Boulder or Twin Bridges, small businesses play an important role in the local economy.

It only takes a few minutes of driving around in Whitehall to see it is a town full of a variety of small businesses, all of which offer something of value to local residents.

The businesses are not only located in downtown, there are also many smaller businesses throughout Jefferson County.

Every year around Christmas time there is a push nationwide to remind people to shop local during the holiday season. People are encouraged to support the...