Bride-to-be has jittery hesitations

DEAR HARRIETTE: As my wedding day approaches, I find myself filled with doubt and uncertainty about marrying my long-time boyfriend. Despite our history together, I am overwhelmed by a sense of hesitation and questioning whether proceeding with the marriage is the right decision.

Study-abroad student doesn’t miss home

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 20-yearold student who recently relocated temporarily to Europe. I have been living here for two months, and I love it. I have recently been feeling guilty because I have done a poor job of keeping in touch with my family.

ACL repair options depend on lifestyle

Dear Doctors: I twisted my knee snowboarding. I thought it was just a sprain, but it turns out I have a partial tear in my ACL. My doctor says I need surgery. If I just wait and am very careful, won't it eventually heal by itself ?

New House leadership coming

The House Republican Caucus recently elected a new speaker-designate to begin serving during the 60th State Legislature, which will be seated next January.

Everyone’s gotta eat – in Clinton

People have a strong connection with food. Think not? Then remember the weekly question everyone dreads to hear immediately after Sunday church services: “Where are we going to go eat?”One person makes a suggestion. This causes the other to involuntarily scrunch up their nose.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

• Shown battling for a rebound were Brandon Christensen, Jon Hunter and Barrett Thomas of Clinton during a basketball game against Elk City while Ryan Baumwart was shown going for a layup.

The difference between 'good men'and 'real men'

The 18-foot granite Titanic Memorial in Washington, D.C., shows a robed man rising from the waves, his arms extended like a cross.

Evangelical Christians are fierce Israel supporters

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When Shawn Landis, an evangelical Christian from Pennsylvania, heard about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, he knew he would come to Israel to volunteer as soon as it was safe.

Severity of syndrome determines treatment timing

ASK THE DOCTORSHello, dear readers, and welcome to our monthly letters column. Our inbox had a busy month, so we'll dive right in. —We recently wrote about acute compartment syndrome. It occurs when a serious injury, often a bone fracture, causes a buildup of pressure within a muscle.

Addicted reader wants to stop time gaming

DEAR HARRIETTE: My gaming addiction has led me to spend excessive amounts of time on my game, causing me to neglect my husband and become easily angered with my child.