The December issue of the Mercer County Business Chronicle will be included free with the Monday, Nov. 26, edition of The Herald and Wednesday, Nov.28, edition of Allied News.

The cover story this month looks at three small, Western Pennsylvania wineries that tempt the palates of wine lovers with their unique offerings. The wineries also lament the state regulations that restrict the ability of out-of-state residents to buy their products.

Other highlights:

-- Two lucky women-owned businesses in Mercer and Lawrence counties can receive a free year's worth of professional mentoring to help their businesses grow.

-- Aqua America's Bob Liptak focuses on the weak link in the water business, aging water mains.

-- How you can protect your Internet domain name from being stolen by a squatter, and what to do if it is.

-- Sharon Regional Health System offers breast-cancer patients a new beginning through a recovery program that has components framging from yoga to nutrition.