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

30 YEARS AGOSisters of the Beta Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in the business offices of McDonald’s with Mary Lou Phillips and Karen Wilson serving as hostesses. President Lisa Dautenhahn demonstrated CPR and a test was given to those who wanted to be certified in CPR.

Another milestone at the hospital

It is difficult to believe that Wednesday will mark a full month since our hospital was closed.On Dec. 30, it was announced the Clinton hospital would be temporarily closing starting the next day – which is exactly what happened.

The haunting final sermon of Cardinal Pell

Cardinal George Pell had no way to know, as he rose to preach during a spiritual retreat in southern Italy, that this was his last sermon — opening with the biblical cry, 'Repent, because the Kingdom of God is near.'Catholics should stay focused on truths proclaimed during the reigns of St.

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as 'unjust,' saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.

The never-ending war on Kavanaugh

Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court more than four years ago, on Oct. 6, 2018.His oath followed perhaps the ugliest Supreme Court Senate confirmation process in history – and that, given the previous examples of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas, is saying something.

Study links stress to onset of irritable bowels

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I had just started a new job when the pandemic happened. On top of the lockdowns and home-schooling our kids, I was diagnosed with IBS. My husband read there's research that it's caused by stress, and that makes a lot of sense to me.

Girlfriend questions her boyfriend’s sexuality

DEAR HARRIETTE: I've been dating this guy for a while, and I can't shake the feeling that he might be gay. There is something about his mannerisms and demeanor that stick out to me in a different way than the other heterosexual men I've dated in the past.

Meet unsubstantiated Islamophobia

Chances are, your humble, obedient servant here will never be invited to teach at Hamline University, a Methodist school in St. Paul, Minn. For one thing, I’m almost old enough to be president of the United States – that is, well beyond my professorial sell-by date.

Fiancee insists on having over-the-top wedding

DEAR HARRIETTE: My fiancee wants a luxurious wedding and refuses to compromise on her wishes even though I'm the one who works, and we would be much better off using that money in other ways.

DO JUST ONE THING

Bats are a critical part of keeping our ecosystems in check. According to a published study in the journal Science, bats eat so many insects that they save the U.S. agriculture industry more than $3 billion per year as natural pest control.