Dear Annie: My partner was made disabled last year and is confined to a wheelchair. At the moment, he is in the hospital and has been since last August. When he was in the spinal unit, I only saw him three days a week but would FaceTime every day. Now that he is closer to me, he wants me to be at his bedside seven days a week. … more

Dear Heloise: I wanted to write in regarding losing socks. I bought 10 pairs of identical black socks, which I wear all winter. Since they are all the same, I don't have to do any matching. For other socks, I don't wait until doing laundry to pin them together; I pin them together when I take them off. — Dee Van Dam, via email more

On the ABC program "Shark Tank," entrepreneurs and inventors present their products to a panel of potential investors, the sharks, in hopes of gaining their financial backing and support. Knowing … more

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY — 1956 — MOTHER’S DAY PHONE CALLS DOUBLE HERE: Long distance telephone circuits were tied up for hours in Cleveland on Sunday and the “trouble” was attributed to mothers all over the county. Mrs. W.T. Johnston, chief operator for Southern Bell Telephone Co. here reported that long distance calls doubled. Approximately 1,000 long distance telephone calls were recorded at the Cleveland telephone office, Mrs. Johnston said. Five hundred calls are the maximum for a regular Sunday.  more

A record number of students recently graduated from the Tennessee Valley Early College  at Cleveland State Community College. These 36 students earned associate degrees a week before graduating … more

Dear Annie: My dad died of lung cancer a few years ago, and because of that, I abhor smoking in all its forms. The problem is I just discovered my boyfriend, who is a nurse, has been secretly vaping behind my back. I was shocked and upset not so much that he did it (which is bad enough) but that he went through great pains to hide it from me. Plus, he works in the medical field and should know better! …

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Dear Heloise: My Whirlpool dryer belt recently broke. Since it's old and older appliances tend to last longer than newer models, I decided to have it fixed. I did some research and discovered it's very easy to open it up and get to the guts of the dryer. Unbelievably, there was a lot of lint and dust built up inside! Prior to repair, I was able to vacuum the entire interior. I would encourage everyone to look into their dryers and see if they need vacuuming. — Bev, Spokane, Washington

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Dear Heloise: Thank you for all the useful hints and delicious recipes printed in the San Antonio Express-News. I am 92 years old, and I have a gift I enjoy receiving. I'm not computer-savvy, but my favorite granddaughter in San Antonio, Missy, is a whiz. She is a very busy lady, yet she gives me her time as a gift. She sits with me, and we pick out the items I need by cost, colors, styles and sizes, etc. Then, she does the ordering. The gift is her precious time, and that is truly a wonderful present. — Sue Miller and Missy, via email

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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 42 years, and he has always had strong likes and dislikes. Four years ago, we moved closer to our son's family. Until recently, I didn't realize how much he dislikes our son's mother-in-law (she lives nearby the family also). …

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Organizers were not sure how their first golf tournament would turn out, but Keep Cleveland and Bradley County Beautiful raised several thousand in funds that will now help spread the word to youth … more

Dear Annie: As a 31-year-old female who is a sober alcoholic, I'd like to offer my advice to parents of alcoholics who put their foot down by telling their grown "children" to either stop drinking and using or leave the house. Good for you! … more

Dear Heloise: I read the letter from Leigh S. of Boise, Idaho, in which she relates her problem of getting sticky fingers when kneading dough. I have a better solution than using plastic bags. Use plastic gloves! They cover your hands and wrists. …

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"A broken crayon is still a color," Kezmond Pugh, the teacher of a culinary arts bootcamp taught at the Bradley County Jail, reminded his students as they graduated.This 40-hour culinary bootcamp, … more

Dear Annie: I read your column on a regular basis and completely agree with all of your advice. I am 62, and my boyfriend is 60. Recently, he asked me to go on a cruise for several days and share a stateroom with his mother. I have never been on a cruise before, and they have. My emotional reaction was no. …

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Closing out the 2022-23 House Blend Concert Series is “Evening with the Stars” at the Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater on Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. This showcase of regional talent will hold auditions Tuesday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at The Arts Center. more

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After four decades of service, a sergeant of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office will be retiring.Keith Edwards, who has been with the BCSO for 40 years, was celebrated by many commissioners at last … more

Dear Heloise: I'm also writing in regards to the letter from Mary, in Texas, about ladies leaving their purses in cars. I agree that women should carry only small amounts of cash and credit cards when shopping. It's harder for a potential thief to get into your pockets than it is to grab a purse. When locking your purse, laptop or other valuables in the car, put them in the trunk. — Tom Boardman, in Ohio

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Dear Annie: My roommate, who is also my ex-boyfriend, was involved in a car accident a few months ago. His car was totaled in the process, but he is OK and was not seriously injured. He had to quit his job but has recently found a new one that pays a lot better than his last. My car has become the primary car of use for him to get to work. I am working nights, and I have to rush home so that he can get to work on time. He is also making plans to work overtime on Saturdays without really talking to me about it as it pertains to transportation. …

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