Antique store Tailholt Trading Post opens in Princeton

Stephanie Jaquins

Shanda Hilmes and her husband, Mike, like to go antique shopping and thought they’d share their love for old things with the city of Princeton.

They opened Tailholt Trading Post, 925 N. Main St., in March.

“I just always thought old stuff was cool. Ever since I was little,” said Shanda Hilmes, adding that one day she and her husband decided it would be fun to open their own store.

The shop sells antiques as well as resale, including collectibles, sheets, blankets, dishes, tools, furniture, glassware and knickknacks, among other items. New inventory is added daily.

“Everybody tells me how cute the store is and reasonably priced,” Shanda Hilmes said. “We have a really eclectic array. I’ve heard nothing but good things from people.”

The Hilmeses live in New Bedford and thought Princeton was a great option to open a business.

“It seemed like it was up and coming,” Shanda said.

Tailholt Trading Post is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, find Tailholt Trading Post on Facebook.

FedEx Freight closing in Peru

FedEx Freight, 3033 May Road, Peru, will close Sunday, Aug. 13.

“FedEx continuously reviews its network to ensure we have the right design to address changing market dynamics,” FedEx said in a news release. “Earlier this spring, FedEx Freight announced a decision to close 29 freight locations and consolidate those operations into other locations. These consolidations will help to improve customer service levels while lowering our cost to serve.”

FedEx said affected team members were notified in advance of any changes taking place and received assistance with finding other positions within the company where possible.

Quik Chik closes

Quik Chik announced it has closed.

The fried chicken restaurant made the announcement Monday on its Facebook page. Quik Chik offered carryout at Walt’s Kitchen, 1059 Ninth St., La Salle.

“Due to unfortunate turn of events we sadly will no longer be serving. Thank you all for your wonderful support over the last year and we wish you all the very best,” the business said on its post.

Princeton pharmacy becomes UPS provider

Fawcett’s Pharmacy recently announced it is an authorized UPS service provider.

Customers can ship and drop off packages at the pharmacy, 519 S. Main St., according to a post on the business’ Facebook page.

Tree farm closes for 2023 season

Holocker Tree Farm in McNabb will not be open for the 2023 season.

“We could not have anticipated our growth over the last few years!” the business posted on its Facebook page. “Trees need 7-10 years to fully grow, so we have made the hard, but necessary, decision to not be open for the 2023 season.”

The tree farm also will not be offering wreaths or grave blankets.

La Salle shop adjusts hours

KP’s Resale, 229 Gooding St., La Salle, recently announced new hours.

“Due to a decrease in foot traffic, we will be shortening our business hours to Friday and Saturday only,” read a post on the business’ Facebook page.

Hours will be noon to 6 p.m. The change is anticipated to be temporary as staff focus on online sales, according to the post.

For more information, find KP’s Resale on social media.

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