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 ...

FIRST FRIDAY CLUB: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will meet at noon Feb. 5 with guest speaker Margie Cretella, sister of the late Rev. Steven Popovich. Cretella will present “Have You Seen My Brother? Discovering That God Is Good When in a Tragedy,” at Avion on the Water ...

Medical education is intense, expensive and focused on the idea of “evidence-based medicine” (EBM). The idea of home remedies is usually framed as outmoded, unscientific and potentially harmful. If you ask physicians what treatments they recommend for hiccups, leg cramps or mild ...