The City of Anachronism welcomes its newest corporate tax payer…uhh, we mean global conglomerate, The Eating Corporation of America (ECA). Now occupying half of the second floor (including the men's restroom) of downtown's Schmern Building is ECA's headquarters for breakfast cereals in states whose names begin with the letter "B." Everyone who's...

The City of Anachronism recently welcomed a new source of tax revenue…I mean, new small business, Bubba's Puppy Wash. Said owner Bubba Lou, "You bring us a dirty pet and we'll return to you a wet one." In addition to basic baths, Bubba's offers color services, balayage, Brazilian hair straightening, extensions, eyebrow weaving, wig fittings, and...

The population at the O'Dell Cemetery is down by one. "This time each year," said John "Digger" O'Dell of O'Dell Mortuary, "Mr. Harris [pictured] gets a little restless. He always comes back around Valentine's Day, though. Usually he's harmless; just don't let him get too close. And above all, don't invite him in for 'a bite'. We'll keep his...

Last week to Anachronism, Something Wicked this way came. Customers' reactions have been overwhelmingly positive about this unique ethnic restaurant. One happy diner told us that she was absolutely bewitched by the cuisine. What's this restaurant's key to success? "I always use fresh ingredients," said chef and owner Glinda North. "There's nothing...

The election season for The City of Anachronism's City Council kicked off today with a rally for T. J. "Schmuckerino" Wilson (known to his friends as Bandini Mountain). Here we see the candidate wrapped in one of his day-wear American flags addressing his core constituency.