Dear Heloise: I just read the letter about not wearing strong scents as they can really bother people. I agree and would even ask: Why wear it at all?! In olden days, it was worn to mask bad body odor before people bathed regularly. And going even further, a multitude of body products today are ...

Dear Annie: My 54-year-old son recently married his childhood sweetheart with whom he had a son 36 years ago. They never married before but kept in touch because of their son. Unfortunately, their boy was killed in an auto accident four years ago. I've loosely kept in touch with my new ...

Soo Line engine group to meet GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority will have its regular monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday at 819 Delta Ave. Anyone in the community interested in joining the group is encouraged to attend its regular meetings on the ...

Dear Annie: I’m 28 and recently moved back in with my parents to save money after a tough breakup. I’m grateful for the support, but I’m having trouble with my mom’s behavior. She constantly comments on my weight, how I dress, or how much I’m on my phone. Last week, she said I’d ...

HARRIS — Redneck comedian Jeff Foxworthy has made more people laugh than just about anyone on earth. Now he’s headed to the Island Showroom on Saturday, Jan. 24, to tickle even more funny bones. Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country — and the ...

Dear Heloise: Two of your letters in a recent column addressed recycling plastic. Please consider reusing it as well. Small cup-sized plastic containers (such as yogurt containers) can be tub or pool toys for little ones. (Everything is fun when used in the tub, even a ketchup container.) They ...