Ribbons support soldiers

Friends and family of U.S. military personnel are showing their support for the troops in a visible fashion - adorning their vehicles with yellow and flag-patterned magnetic ribbons.

The magnets - part of a national campaign - are being sold locally to raise money for a group that helps military families and to rally support for men and women in uniform. The magnets, which are made of vinyl and come in two patterns - solid yellow or red, white and blue -are being sold by the local military family readiness group.

"The idea goes back to putting yellow ribbons around the trees wishing people a s...