Dear Carolyn: I was wondering how to deal with my teenage daughter, who wants to know about my past history. I want to be honest with her but don’t want to share all. When I…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old man who is quite active in many sports, including tennis. About six weeks ago, I developed pain in the outside of my elbow, which the internet tells me is…

The December meeting of the Seekers-Not-Slackers 4-H Club was Dec. 19 at the Lone Elm Community Building.  Roll call was “What is your favorite Christmas Song?” which was answered by 17 members and one leader. …

DEAR DR. ROACH: About three months ago, I had an attack of gout. I believe it was my first, but I may have had one a few months earlier that was diagnosed as a foot…

Dear Dr. Roach: What exactly is tinnitus? What causes it? Is there a cure? Is there a treatment? What should be avoided to improve this condition? — M.F. Answer: Tinnitus is simply the sensation of…

I always find that my home seems a little bare after the holidays when the tree is taken down and all of the holiday knick-knacks are put away. To be quite honest, it can be…

Families live in a busy world in which time together is often lost in the buzz of activity. Family bonding time is important to maintain close relationships. In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, belonging and love…

EL DORADO — Moran’s Haylee Meiwes has been named to the President’s List for her academic prowess during the fall 2021 semester at Butler County Community College. The recognition goes to students who maintain a…

Thanksgiving weekend I noticed people were selling and giving away many items through Facebook. My guess is because of the extended weekend and preparing for Christmas, it was an opportunity to declutter decorations they no…

Registration is now open for a four-part series being held in two locations in the Southwind Extension District. Iola and Fort Scott will both be host sites for the “Risk Management Skills for Women in…