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Thursday, June 01, 2023

DEAR ABBY: I live in an area with a large number of dog owners who frequent the same walking trails I do. On several occasions, I have encountered dogs that are off-leash and running ahead of their owners. Sometimes the owner isn’t even in sight.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

RUMMAGE: P.E.O. Chapter E hosts a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 2-3, at Central Christian Church, 12th Street and 5th Avenue. The multi-family sale includes quality household items, books, clothing and other items. The philanthropic organization celebrates the adva…

DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, “Leon,” is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we’ve worked together, we have had great conversations, and he has told me a lot about his girlfriend who he’s been with for years. I feel guilty knowing this because Leon is having an affair with a girl here …

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

HUNTINGTON — The Friends of the Cabell County Public Library will conduct a used book sale June 2 and 3 at the downtown library at 455 9th St. The sale will open at 10 a.m. and continue to 4 p.m. each day.

Sports, theater, science and nature — no matter what interest a child has, chances are there is a summer camp for them. For deadlines, scholarship information and other details, visit the camp websites. To submit a summer camp, email the details to msusa@hdmediallc.com.

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

GRADUATE: Camryn Uding of Coal Grove, Ohio, was one of 18 Ohio University Southern students named as outstanding graduates and was honored at the graduation recognition ceremony in early May at the Ironton university. She received an associate in applied science degree in environmental engin…

Monday, May 29, 2023

DEDICATION: The dedication of the new Veterans Honor Room begins at noon Monday, May 29, at the C-K Community Center and War Memorial. The room is meant to honor local individuals having served in the U.S. Armed Forces and those currently serving. Local veterans' photos are displayed through…

DEAR ABBY: My mother is 90 and has been a widow for 10 years. When we moved to this city 30 years ago, my parents made friends with a group of people. In this group was a couple nobody in our family liked (Dad especially), but Mom remained friends with them. Abby, the husband is a smarmy nar…

Sunday, May 28, 2023

HUNTINGTON — Huntington’s Memorial Arch was built by the Cabell County War Memorial Association during the 1920s to honor the men of Cabell County who served in World War I.

HUNTINGTON — The Woman’s Club of Huntington recently accepted four local women into membership. They are: Donna Dingus, South Point; Cathy Lawson, Proctorville; Kelly Meadows, Huntington; and Julie Todd, Chesapeake.

FOXY LADIES BRIDGE: Tuesday, May 23 — 1 Juanita Duncan, 2 Charlotte Allman, 3 Mary Lee Daugherty

NAME, SIZE AND BREED: Boss Hog is a 3-year-old, gorgeous male who weighs 79 pounds.

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Beau Johnson, Jaidyn Patrick, Sofia Salisbury, Sydney Hairston, Trenton Morrissey Jenna Lewis, and Apphia Welker were named the 2023 recipients of the Ohio Valley Bank 4-H Scholarship. To date, the bank has helped 254 4-H members pay for college through the program, accord…

HUNTINGTON — The Hershel “Woody” Williams Detachment 340 Marine Corps League recognized seven members for their outstanding service during its annual awards dinner recently at American Legion Post 16 in Huntington.

The world of hemp cannabinoids is more exciting than ever, and I’m not just talking about CBD or THC. Combinations of CBD and other cannabinoids are popping up on the shelves of your local health food store and other specialty shops. I’ve talked about CBN and CBG in past columns, so today le…

CHARLESTON — As part of Mental Health Month and EMS Week, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health — Office of Emergency Medical Services is highlighting a resource available to Emergency Medical Services first responders. Crisis counselors with th…

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were married nine years. He unexpectedly left me when COVID first hit. We were apart for a year and eight months and ended up divorcing. I filed because, even though I didn’t want to believe it, I eventually accepted that it was over. Even though he hadn’t actuall…

Saturday, May 27, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 45-year-old woman who has been dating “Ben” (53) for two years. We have known each other for more than 20. He treats me like a queen. Prior to our dating, he had a girlfriend he used to confide in me about. I was very jealous of her. She knew we were friends, so she made a p…

Thursday, May 25, 2023

SOUTH POINT, Ohio — Life is sweet for a new business in South Point. Gr8 Pies opened on May 6, and so far the response has been pretty — well, great.

50TH: Ellis Conley, former pastor of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church and his wife, Julia, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 27. A reception honoring them is from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Hurricane, WV, church.

DEAR ABBY: My narcissistic father feels entitled to do whatever he pleases. He has always insisted that since he makes the money, far more than my mother’s income, he should be waited on and cleaned up after. If he stays in my home, he leaves messes everywhere. He’s 70, but he acts like a 4-…

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Pansies are my favorite flowers in the spring. The bright colors with the black centers are the ones I love best. My beloved makes sure I have lots of them to plant in pots on the front and back porches. They are hardy in the cool weather and make me smile every time I see them.

MISSING: Although the kids at Expression Church’s Awana Program miss Ms. Kayla since she was transferred out of town with her job at Enterprise, they don’t want to miss wishing her a happy birthday Wednesday, May 24. Have an enjoyable and awesome day, Ms. Kayla.

DEAR ABBY: I married a recovering addict, and for years he did great. We made a lovely home and family together. Then one of my husband’s drug buddies (a woman) resurfaced. My husband had an affair, went down that nasty road again and did some very cruel things to destroy our marriage. We ha…

Tuesday, May 23, 2023