TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is the 217th day of 2023 and the 46th day of summer.In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal was installed on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor.In 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home.

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

• Operation Facelift, a program designed to help put a new coat of paint on abandoned storefronts in Clinton, got a big financial lift as a $232 check was presented by Little Caeser’s to the program as part of the new restaurant’s grand opening festivities.

Just about anybody in America can officiate a wedding

Wedding season is here again, and my calendar is filling up – not just as a guest.Over the past 15 years, I have officiated over 20 weddings for friends and family, plus nearly 200 more as a part-time professional wedding officiant.

Concerning that 'Barbie' sermon about being a woman

Hollywood worships big movie franchises, so fans can expect 'Barbie' sequels. One plot proposal quickly emerged from an unlikely source — Sister Mary Joseph Calore of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in St. Cresson, Pennsylvania.

Radon gas in homes can lead to lung cancer

Dear Doctors: Would you please address radon gas? I've spent 40 years in real estate sales here in Florida, and while radon is noted in inspections, most buyers don't realize it's dangerous. Any information about the health risks, and how to protect yourself, could help a lot of people.

Colleagues use microaggressions against woman

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am concerned about how my co-worker is being treated by our colleagues. She is a new hire and is constantly being labeled as 'sassy' and 'aggressive' behind her back. The thing is, I have never witnessed this behavior from her. She seems nice enough — and far from aggressive.

Alarm goes out: Trump could win

In the past few days, we've seen a number of political analysts come to a momentous conclusion. Actually, two momentous conclusions. The first is that it is unlikely anyone can catch former President Donald Trump in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Misogynist son makes home life uncomfortable

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son has moved back into my home after getting a divorce from his wife of one year. He is 25 years old, and I feel his marriage failed due to his misogynistic comments. Over the past couple of years, he started watching a YouTuber who has been giving him these ideas.

Low blood pressure can have negative health impact

Dear Doctors: I'm a 97-year-old woman. Sometimes my blood pressure drops, and I faint. It lasts just a few seconds, because as soon as I'm prone, I wake up. I don't have any cardiac issues, and there's no pain. It's just a sudden funny feeling, then I'm out. What might be causing this?

Disabilities Waitlist is shrinking

Iwas encouraged by the latest report from the State Department of Human Services that the Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist is on track to be eliminated by next summer.Last year, the Legislature appropriated a historic $32.