Declarer is not expected to play every hand as though all 52 cards are exposed, but, despite this, he should only rarely fail to get the most out of a hand. The nature of the game is such that sound reasoning is usually well-rewarded. If declarer realizes after a hand is over that he went ...

CANFIELD — The Mahoning Valley raised more than $250,000 to support the fight against the nation’s No. 1 killer — cardiovascular disease — at the 2026 Tri-County Heart Ball on Saturday. The event brought together community leaders, volunteers and survivors of cardiovascular disease ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Mercy Health primary care physicians are reminding patients to prioritize preventive care this year and schedule their annual wellness exams. Missing important routine screenings can lead to delayed diagnoses of conditions that are most treatable when caught early, putting ...

Q. You have repeatedly criticized health care workers for making mistakes when measuring blood pressure. No one has answered my question of why a "proper" blood pressure reading requires me to assume a state that I exist in perhaps 1% of the time during an average day. That is, sitting in a ...

DEAR ANNIE: Spring break is coming, and instead of feeling excited, I feel like I’m bracing for impact. We have school-aged kids, and every year this week turns into a mix of pressure, money stress and hurt feelings. Some families we know are doing big trips — skiing, the Caribbean, ...

DEAR HELOISE: Regarding the widower who doesn’t like walking around the bed to center the top sheet, here’s a simple solution that saves time and steps: Get a permanent marker in a color that is similar to your bedding. Make two small guide marks — one at the top edge (which is covered ...