Dear Abby:Â My husband's stepmother died recently after a long illness, and her children specifically wanted our family, including our 2-year-old, to be at her service. When we arrived at the church, I tried to sit in the back pew so I could take her out when she was antsy, but they put us in…
St. Mark's Episcopal Church has had its share of trials and tribulations during its first 200 years.
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Jewish Film Festival will take place from 12-4 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Marquee Cinemas in ÂŇÂ×ÄÚÉä.
The Greenbrier Historical Society is hosting a Home Tour Weekend in the Frankford and Renick areas of Greenbrier Valley on June 13 and 14.
Dear Abby:Â My father died by suicide three years ago. My sister, who was initially supportive, later drunk-dialed our mother and said a bunch of nasty things about her and me. Mom didn't cut the conversation short and later told me what was said, which included that Dad had done it because m…
You’ve only read the title of this article, and the tune is probably already humming in your head.
The little plastic cat in my window waved at me in cut time -- one, two, one, two -- over and over as sunlight poured through the glass.
Maggie Stiefvater has brought her magical prose with her to her first adult novel.
HUNTINGTON — One church in Nitro wants the property of the now-former Meadows Elementary School in Huntington.
Dear Abby: I am struggling with a recent diagnosis of severe liver disease (non-alcoholic) and need to lose 30 pounds. I have had two bouts of cancer in five years as well as arthritis. I have dedicated myself to explicitly following my doctor's directions to eat organic and low-fat foods an…
Dear Abby: My son is a loving husband, father and son. He coaches his 12-year-old son, my grandson, in various sports and sometimes is just a spectator. I'm worried because he often berates his son's playing ability. He has yelled at him during and after games, whether he is coaching or not.…
Dear Abby: We recently suffered the death of our first grandchild. She was only 24 and taken far too soon. My partner and I are working through our grief, which is challenging as we are in different stages. He also struggles with multiple mental health issues, which makes things even more di…
Dear Abby: I have been married for 22 years. It was a normal relationship, and I was very happy. However, over the last 12 years, my wife has changed. There is -zero- affection, no hugging, holding hands and nothing sexual. We are like roommates. She blames it on having been molested when sh…
After several months waiting for the most anticipated new local restaurant opening in recent memory, Paulie’s Fine Italian in ÂŇÂ×ÄÚÉä's South Hills neighborhood will begin welcoming guests throughout June.
A sense of finality permeates every aspect of the last chapter of the “Mission: Impossible” series, appropriately subtitled “The Final Reckoning.” In this latest installment, the entire world is at stake, building on 2023's “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.” The film is also th…
Dear Abby: I have been divorced from my ex-husband, “Cliff,” for a year and a half. My nearly adult children live with me. They rarely see their dad. Our divorce was relatively painless, but the custody battle was prolonged, and most of my savings were drained in the process. Cliff pays chil…
LESAGE — Jack Legath, better known by his online persona “Jack Eatzz” is a personal trainer and graduate student at Ohio University, and a competitive eater in his spare time.
The frozen blueberries in our freezer had been waiting all winter for a moment just like this — a quick, 10-minute dessert to enjoy during a lull in our early June getaway to Western North Carolina. It was the kind of low-key weekend I love: wooded trails, long hours on the water, books in h…
My arms slapped the water as I arrived at the far wall of the pool. I paused my stroke, coasted lazily for a moment. Then, I touched the edge, turned around and kicked off back the way I came.
It was one of those weeks that had Don and I singing that old Hee-Haw song, “If it weren’t for bad luck, we’d have no luck at all...”
DEAR PAM: Please remind your readers of the importance of RSVP. My daughter’s wedding is a week away, and I need a number! Several guests have not responded to the invitation; therefore, we have no idea how many will be attending, not to mention what to tell the caterer. — Signed, Anita Number
