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New girlfriend nixes time spent with kids and ex-wife

New girlfriend nixes time spent with kids and ex-wife

New girlfriend nixes time spent with kids and ex-wife

DEAR ABBY: I’m recently divorced. We have two wonderful children ages 6 and 11. I try to spend as much time with them as possible because it’s important to me, even if it means spending time with my ex-wife. The woman I am dating is also divorced.
‘Frozen shoulder’ condition will eventually thaw

‘Frozen shoulder’ condition will eventually thaw

‘Frozen shoulder’ condition will eventually thaw

Dear Doctor: One of the moms in our car pool had to drop out because she has a frozen shoulder. I’ve never heard of that. What is it, and how did she get it?
Reader upset that friend won’t allow help

Reader upset that friend won’t allow help

Reader upset that friend won’t allow help

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who is so independent that even when it is obvious he needs help, he refuses to accept it. He is a senior citizen, and he presents himself well. He had surgery recently, and I just happened to learn about it.

Two good investments in Clinton

CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL Tuesday Clinton voters will decide on two issues that are vital to the future of our city. Proposition 1 asks voters to consider renewing the electric utility franchise with Public Service Company.
Tuesday is important day for Clinton

Tuesday is important day for Clinton

Tuesday is important day for Clinton

THE HUB WAY The 1965 Beatles hit “Help” starts with the plea, “Help, I need somebody.”
Weren’t we happier when we only got 3 channels on TV?

Weren’t we happier when we only got 3 channels on TV?

Weren’t we happier when we only got 3 channels on TV?

THE VILLAGE IDIOT Like many people, I was fed up with paying a monthly cable bill for 200 channels that I will never watch.
The only way Trump will be defeated is ...

The only way Trump will be defeated is ...

The only way Trump will be defeated is ...

With the election a year away, Democrats have a lot to cheer about. The latest Washington Post/ABC poll shows Joe Biden trouncing Donald Trump by a staggering 17 percent among all voters.

Native American Heritage events set

Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Native American Student Association (NASA) has several events lined up on the Weatherford campus in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November.
Moving in together becomes roadblock in relationship

Moving in together becomes roadblock in relationship

Moving in together becomes roadblock in relationship

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a great guy for two years. We each have two kids from a previous marriage. I am still legally married (separated almost three years) and am in the process of divorcing. My ex is stubborn and vindictive.
It’s important to wear masks to protect from wildfire smoke

It’s important to wear masks to protect from wildfire smoke

It’s important to wear masks to protect from wildfire smoke

ASK THE DOCTORS Dear Doctor: Is wildfire smoke really that dangerous? We’re in northern Idaho and our town has been handing out face masks, but I’ve heard they don’t really do much. What should I do to keep our family safe?