Company requires weekly test but won’t pay

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work for a company that still requires employees to take a weekly COVID-19 test. I get it; the disease is not gone yet and may never completely go away. I have friends who have gotten it recently.

Plunging over the hunger cliff

In the Kentucky town of Hazel Green last month, cars and trucks lined up for a mile, sometimes waiting nine hours for the local food bank to open.

Election results bring optimism

Tuesday’s election result gave us several things to cheer about.

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

Ewe Lamb Grand Champion kudos were awarded to Amber McLaughlin of Arapaho for her breed champion Hampshire at the Custer County Junior Livestock Show in Clinton.Gilt Grand Champion accolades went to a crossbred shown by Lauren Shepherd of Butler.Market Lamb Grand Champion honors were awarded to...

Bride worries about bachelor party antics

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have serious concerns about my fiance attending a bachelor party. I don’t like the idea of a bunch of guys drinking and making drunk decisions throughout the evening with my future husband there. I don’t think it will end well.

Leaving keto diet should be done slowly

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I’ve been doing keto for a few months to lose weight. I’ve almost reached my goal, and I’m ready to go back to eating more carbs. Is there a good way to switch from keto back to a regular diet?

Raquel Welch found some personal peace in a church pew

The statuesque film legend didn't call attention to herself as she shared a pew with other conservative Presbyterians in their small church not far from Hollywood.She was articulate when discussing theology and church matters and, from time to time, would offer advice on finances.

Miami faith community strains to help new exiles, migrants

HIALEAH, Fla. (AP) — A few days after selling all she had to flee Cuba with her three children on a crowded boat, Daneilis Tamayo raised her hand in praise and sang the rousing opening hymn at Sunday worship in this Miami suburb.'The only thing that gave me strength is the Lord.

Birthday celebration costs raise questions

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm about to host my own birthday dinner. I want to invite a few friends out to a nice restaurant, but I'm stuck on how I should split the check. Do I pay for only my portion and expect everyone else to cover their own? Or should I ask my friends to split the total cost equally?

Researchers studying metabolic pathways

Dear Doctors: I heard a story on the news about a connection between your gut microbiome and whether you like to exercise. Is that really true? If it is, I'd like to know how the scientists figured that out.