TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Pennsylvania.In 1985, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev held their first summit meeting, in Geneva, Switzerland.TODAY'S FACT:The number of sets of...

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGOTen years of service to the Soil Conservation Service through the Custer County Conservation District Board of Directors were recognized when local farmer-rancher Jack Carpenter was presented a certificate by fellow board member Roger Snider.● Southwest Playhouse presented “Steel...

Teachings on sin changing? Irish priest disagrees

Terry MattinglyFor centuries, Irish Catholics have heard priests deliver sermons about sin, hell, repentance, grace and heaven.Times have changed, and an 80-year-old priest in County Kerry didn’t get the memo.“How will people know that God wants to forgive them if we don’t tell them?” said Father...

Faith groups split over bill to protect same-sex marriage

(AP) – Among U.S. faith leaders and denominations, there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law.The measure, a high priority for congressional Democrats, won a key test vote Wednesday when 12 Senate...

A lot to be thankful for in Clinton

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating what we have instead of dwelling on the things we don’t.This Thanksgiving we challenge everyone in Clinton to take time and really analyze what we have to be thankful for.It can start with the big items like our faith, family, friends, health and that we live...

Trump obsession clouds midterm analysis

Remember when the conventional wisdom was that abortion would be a huge issue in the midterm elections? Then the election came, and a lot of data pointed to the fact that yes, abortion did indeed play a big role.

More research needed in new promising lupus CAR T-cell therapy

Dear Doctors: Our daughter is 24 years old. She struggled with her health for several years before finally being diagnosed with lupus. I'm reading as much as possible about this disease and have seen a study with a potential cure called CAR T-cell therapy.

Employee unexcited to travel to ex’s city for work

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am from Los Angeles. Last year, I was in a longdistance relationship with a man from New York City.

Old companion can’t stop living in the past

DEAR HARRIETTE: Every time I see a certain friend from home, he spends the whole time together going down memory lane.

DO JUST ONE THING

Turns out those plastic 'pods' for washing machines and dishwashers are not good for the environment. When water comes in contact with pods, the plastic dissolves to release the detergent inside, and then the dissolved plastic goes down the drain.