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DEAR ANNIE: Honoring sacrifice beyond the long weekend

DEAR READERS: Memorial Day arrives each year wrapped in red, white and blue, but at its heart, it is a day of quiet gratitude. It is the unofficial beginning of summer, yes. There will be hamburgers on grills, children running barefoot through backyards, flags waving from porches and maybe a little potato salad that sat out longer than anyone wants to admit. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the day. In fact, joy is one of the freedoms so many brave men and women fought to protect. But before we rush into summer, let us pause. Memorial Day is not simply a long weekend. It is a ...

More than $51,000 in scholarships awarded by YSU ROTC

Youngstown State University’s Army ROTC program celebrated cadet achievement during its annual awards breakfast this spring, recognizing excellence in academics, leadership and military performances while presenting more than $51,000 in scholarships and awards. The program provides students the opportunity to participate in ROTC while pursuing nearly any academic major, combining leadership development, military training and career preparation with scholarship support and mentorship opportunities. Students who complete the program can pursue careers as Army officers while also ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: Repurpose ice trays to hold jewelry

DEAR HELOISE: I recently read a letter from someone who suggested using a tackle box as an earring holder. I have another idea that works great for me. I use plastic ice cube trays. They hold 12 sets of earrings each. They’re stackable, and you can see all the earrings in a single tray, making it easier to choose. They also don’t take up a lot of room and are very inexpensive. I have a lot of earrings, so I have four trays that are stacked together. — Kristen H., via email Kristen, we received a large number of letters from readers who do the same thing. Apparently, ice cube ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Weight-loss drugs can help heavy drinkers

DEAR DR ROACH: My brother-in-law is a lovely man, but for years, he’s suffered from obesity. He also gambles and drinks alcohol too much. I hesitate to get too involved, but I recently read that the new weight-loss drugs based on GLP-1 agonists are also helpful in reducing alcohol and gambling addictions. This sounds too good to be true. Is it? — D.N.A. ANSWER: The evidence is very strong that GLP-1 agonists like tirzepatide (Zepbound) and semaglutide (Wegovy) help people lose weight. About 80% to 90% of people will experience a weight loss of more than 5% of their initial body ...

Remodeled sanctuary dedicated

WARREN — With the message “Welcome Home,” members of the First Assembly of God Church off Parkman Road named their remodeled sanctuary the “Dalaba Sanctuary” for their former longtime pastor, Oliver Dalaba. A dedication ceremony took place this month to honor Dalaba and thank the ...