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Democrats’ fantasy world of Trump

Democrats’ fantasy world of Trump

Democrats’ fantasy world of Trump

Anew poll suggests that a sizable number of Democrats – more than 40% in some cases – believe the attempts on President Donald Trump’s life were fake.The poll, which surveyed 1,000 Americans over the age of 18, was conducted by NewsGuard and YouGov.

Appreciation given for Cemetery Walk

Dear Editor, Our Monday evening April 27, 2026, Clinton Spring Cemetery Walk Is in the books. What a beautiful evening we had to enjoy listening to the stories of the five selected gravesites.The Western Plains Genealogy Society provides these walks each year.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1918, General Motors Corp. purchased Chevrolet Motor Co.In 1945, tens of thousands of German troops in Berlin surrendered to the Soviet Union’s Red Army.
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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO• All aboard for Egypt! Sixth-grade literature students at Washington were shown lined up checking in their baggage for the big trip across the Atlantic with “Captain Lyle” Gene Catlett.Students were Derek Summerall, Armando Aviles, Darrell Ely, and Ryan Bryson.
Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Finding treatment for shy bladder syndome

Dear Doctors: My son is struggling with paruresis, and it has taken over his life. He cannot work, avoids family gatherings and feels like he can’t plan for relationships or marriage. When he saw a doctor, he was given a booklet but no treatment plan. We urgently need help finding a specialist.
College senior questions last-minute change

College senior questions last-minute change

College senior questions last-minute change

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a senior in college, and I’m graduating soon.The last few years have been difficult in terms of figuring out who I am. The major I chose is not necessarily something that connects to me.
Increase Secret Service protection

Increase Secret Service protection

Increase Secret Service protection

The recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump set off a round of soul-searching about the state of American society. There is clearly something deeply wrong in a nation that has seen the third serious attempt on a president’s life in less than two years.
Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Exploring sleeping positions with pacemaker

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to our monthly letters column. We are in the heart of allergy season, which means some of us are stuffed up and sneezing. If you are affected, it can be helpful to check with your doctor about starting medication early.
Mom wants accountability for bullies

Mom wants accountability for bullies

Mom wants accountability for bullies

DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter came home from school the other day after getting into a fight with two other students. I was livid! I set up a meeting with the administration and the parents of the two other girls immediately.
Aunt debates keeping niece’s secret

Aunt debates keeping niece’s secret

Aunt debates keeping niece’s secret

DEAR HARRIETTE: Being an aunt is such a precious role. I love all my nieces and nephews as if they’re my own children, and it feels as though my siblings are raising all our children as a “village.”Sometimes my niece confides in me with things that she doesn’t want to share with her parents.