DEAR HELOISE: The cottonwood trees are busy shedding at this time of year. My husband and I have a screened-in porch. He’d spend hours and use up lots of lake water when washing the screens after the shedding was done. When he passed away, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to do this task as ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who had gallstones and ultimately had her gallbladder removed. When they went in, they saw lots of infections, cleaned her out and put drains in her liver. She’s been feeling awful and weak, and she wants to get a second opinion. Which type of specialist should ...

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YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown-based organization known as Saving Grace Daily is looking to expand its services to help those in need. Jackie Murphy, founder of Saving Grace Daily, was a single mother and faced challenges. She said God gave her a vision to help people in need. “I find people ...

GOSPEL CONCERT: First Baptist Church of Niles, 26 E. Church St., will host a gospel concert with Wes Hampton at 7 p.m. Friday. SUPERHERO WEEKEND: Rock of Grace Church in Vernon will host Superhero Summerfest with a family night 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 11 and a special service with the children at ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday issued a plea to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics to call off its plan to consecrate new bishops without his consent, describing the move as a schismatic act and a “sin of extreme gravity.” “I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: ...