DEAR DR. ROACH: Why do people still die of pneumonia? With all the advances that we have seen in modern medicine, losing anyone to this ailment seems like such a waste. Is it a question of pneumonia being difficult to pin down because of the root cause, whether it’s bacterial, viral or ...

Nearly all the attention to the U.S. victory over Italy in the 2003 world championship was focused on the last two deals, which saw the U.S. overcome a 21-IMP deficit to win by 1 IMP. But another deal that made a critical difference in the outcome occurred earlier in the 128-board match. ...

DEAR HELOISE: As a pet sitter, I read with interest the letter from Mandy, in Texas, regarding things that pet owners should remember to do before leaving their pet for a few days. She had really good tips, but I’d like to add a few that are usually forgotten: ● Leave your plumber’s, ...

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • ...

Milan’s Catholic leaders faced a choice when the city was selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. They could passively wait for the event to unfold or immediately bring the Olympic spirit into their pastoral work. They chose the latter. “We believe that the Olympics represent a great ...