auctions

Auctions — a marketplace for knick knacks, farm land and everything in between — are often also gathering events for rural communities. That’s changing as more auctions go online.

It’s the most ever paid for a member of the historic breed.

All my married life, I’ve loved attending local auctions. Part of the charm of these gatherings is seeing friends and neighbors and catching up with one…

“Going once, twice, sold!” patters the auctioneer as he transfers ownership of an old wedding ring quilt to a buyer. The crowd moves in unison from the…