Suit settlement not quite painless for Payneless Credit (BizJournals)

A Richardson credit-repair company and its owner have agreed to pay $210,000 in restitution to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission that they misled consumers into believing the business could get damaging information removed from their credit reports.

News to use: Avoiding credit service traps (Sun-Sentinel)

Getting your credit report in shape in 2009 is a sound New Year's resolution. Just make sure you're not reeled into any fraudulent schemes.

Water Main Break Slows Traffic In Westbrook (WMTW Auburn)

Public works officials were working Monday night to repair a water main break on Route 302.

Darke Co. Couple Continues To Repair Old Bikes (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)

A Greenville-area couple was continues to fullfill Christmas wishes by repairing old bikes for needy children.

Poor economy a tuneup for auto parts, repair business (The MetroWest Daily News)

Car shops and parts places are among the few businesses experiencing growth in the recession, as consumers try to save money by keeping their cars longer, said Jon Hurst, president of the Massachusetts Retailers Association.