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Ask Ellie

Ask Ellie: You can't choose your in-laws

Nov 05, 2018 at 07:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Miss Ellie:  I am getting married in the next few weeks and there always seems to be some drama with my fiance's side of the family. There is divorce, language, hat.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads2: Talking to your Kids

Oct 30, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Dads2Dads

“How do I talk to my teen?” It’s one of the most frequent questions we get from dads. Let’s review the major parental styles: authoritarian parents wh.... Read More
Pittsburgh Synagogue

Opinion: Is the media or Trumpism or the shooter to blame in Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting?

Oct 30, 2018 at 10:00 am by clervin

The rush to judgement and assignment of blame is as sickening as it is predictable. Anytime there’s a tragedy, conservatives, Republicans, and now especially President D.... Read More
Halloween history

Halloween, Holy Days and Our Own Scary Stories

Oct 30, 2018 at 07:00 am by Paulette Jackson

“Man thinks they are each alone in this world. It is not true. You are all connected. One act can one day affect all.” ~Story Halloween is just around the corner,.... Read More
Ask Ellie

Ask Ellie: Love through sexting - NO WAY

Oct 29, 2018 at 07:00 am by Ask Ellie 1

Dear Miss Ellie: My husband recently “caught” me have a texting relationship that had gone way too far. It is just words, it meant nothing, and I have not physica.... Read More
Elections 2018

Letter to the Editor: Depend on Deanna

Oct 24, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

To the Editor: Deanna Osborne, candidate for District 37 State Representative. is a person with the history of a survivor. She is a widow who has raised her four children a.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads: Monsters in your house aren't just there for Halloween

Oct 23, 2018 at 01:30 pm by Dads2Dads

This is the season when ghosts, goblins and ghouls will ring your doorbell and beg for contributions of candy, gum and all other sorts of confectionery delights that will hast.... Read More
Ask Ellie

Ask Ellie: Online scammers are crooks

Oct 22, 2018 at 09:00 am by Ask Ellie 1

Dear Miss Ellie: My mother has been sending money to a soldier in combat in Lebanon by money order via an agent. She really believes she is helping this man, feels he is in d.... Read More

Opinion: Civility Replaced by Mob Intimidation

Oct 22, 2018 at 08:00 am by clervin

In the spirit of continuity, continuing the theme of my last column on the wisdom of Winston Churchill- he famously remarked, “Democracy is the worst form of government,.... Read More

Seasonal Changes. Life Changes. Planting Grief Seeds.

Oct 18, 2018 at 08:00 am by Paulette Jackson

After an unusually long summer with temperatures regularly hovering near record-breaking highs, it finally seems that cooler air has made its way to Tennessee to stay, bringin.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads: Getting involved in your 'job'

Oct 16, 2018 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

We say it all the time, “Get involved with your kids.” We are big advocates of active fatherhood. We tried hard to be involved dads as our kids were growing, in s.... Read More
Scott Kelly & Twitter trolls

Opinion: The Astronaut, the Statesman, and the Twitter Trolls

Oct 11, 2018 at 10:00 am by clervin

A recent twitter rant and a Final Jeopardy question on the same individual produced some irony I thought would be interesting to share. Astronaut Scott Kelly, on Saturday sha.... Read More