By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) What a difference a year makes. New research finds that small- and mid-sized business owners are increasingly optimistic about economic conditions and the prospects for their own businesses. According to PNC’s Spring 2024 Economic Outlook Survey, nearly 80% of business owners surveyed feel optimistic about conditions for their business over the
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now (StatePoint) There are few words more synonymous with Kentucky than horses. In fact, just saying the words together evokes images of thoroughbreds and jockeys adorned in vibrant colors, as they thunder into the homestretch at Churchill Downs – all competing for the dream of winning the Kentucky Derby. Horse racing and the
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, On paper, I’m an accomplished woman. I have a doctorate in Educational Leadership and had a 36-year career in education, mostly as a school administrator. I am financially stable and I have many friends. I also have an overwhelming sense of loneliness, and this is where my issues lie. I
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Many factors impact your child or teen’s wellness, including where you live, genetics and other influences. According to experts though, you can encourage a healthy lifestyle for your child, and help prevent obesity and other illnesses that can extend into adulthood. “Raising a healthy, active child is about much more than
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By NewsPress Now Meet Soot Sprite! Soot Sprite was picked up in a neighborhood after having been left behind by previous owners, and then cared for in foster for several days. Because of her nice belly, she had a vet visit, where it was confirmed she just likes to eat! The other thing Soot Sprite
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have known my husband for 10 years. We have been married for four. We love each other very much, but I did something that has caused him to no longer trust me, and he won’t forgive me. I went to a pub while my husband was at a class.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) As you file your taxes, you may be wondering how a successful tax plan can help you reach your financial goals, whether you’re filing taxes for the first time as a young professional or approaching retirement. During tax time, put this aspect of your financial plan on the front burner by
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My daughter and her husband have been together for 10 years, married for three of them. They have a 1-year-old daughter. I have just learned they may be getting a divorce. My son-in-law is very controlling as well as verbally and emotionally abusive. He yells, swears and slams doors over
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband wants me to wear more revealing clothing. I’ve always enjoyed dressing attractively, and have never felt behind the times or like a frump, but I do have my opinion about what is appropriate. For example, if I’m wearing leggings, I wear a long top to cover my bum.
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband speaks to his mom every morning. For the past couple of months, her health has been failing, and she spends most of her days in the hospital having an extremely tough time. Hearing his mom suffer daily is affecting my husband’s mental health. It sets the tone for
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, A while ago, as I was standing in line at the grocery store, a young woman with seven or eight items tied up the checkout process by leaving her groceries on the belt, and then running back to grab something she forgot. It happens. I get it. She was buying
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband has a poor relationship with our son and his wife. They want nothing to do with him and don’t want him around the grandchildren because of how he acts. My husband tells me I should stick up for him and tell them what they’re doing is wrong, and
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By NewsPress Now Meet Velcro! Velcro has been through a lot, yet his cheerful personality has captivated staff, volunteers and visitors alike. Velcro came to the shelter with a broken right front leg which has been evaluated. He is currently on cage rest and will be rechecked before adoption. Velcro has medium-long white hair with
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By NewsPress Now The book selections this month from the St. Joseph Public Library are all action-related, from learning a new hobby, to self-care with herbs to improving life for both dogs and their people. The books are available at the library, at other Missouri Evergreen libraries or from one of the SJPL eContent vendors.
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My niece, who is engaged, is blossoming into a full-fledged bridezilla. She has upset her mother so deeply that she may not attend the wedding. The bride is dictating what her guests are to wear, in addition to telling her mother what she is to wear that day. She has
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I recently married and was excited to be part of my husband’s family. My own siblings and I are not particularly close. During COVID, one of my husband’s sisters started a family text chain in which they share what’s happening in their lives. I thought it was a great idea.
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I’m a 32-year-old woman who has been with my boyfriend, my first and only partner, for 11 years. Overall, our relationship is healthy. He’s smart, kind, supportive, caring, loyal and funny. I can see us getting married and living a happy life together. The problem is, aside from a few
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband and I have been together almost 20 years. I used to be happy in our relationship, but over the last year or two, he has changed. He gives me no physical affection and constantly showers love on his new dog. When I ask for more affection, he accuses
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Las actividades de hágalo usted mismo, como cambiar un accesorio de iluminación o pintar su sala de estar, son formas populares de cumplir con su lista de tareas pendientes. Pero, como sabe cualquiera que haya abordado un proyecto demasiado grande, es mejor dejar algunos trabajos en manos de los profesionales. Eso
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By NewsPress Now Meet Jasmine! This lovely three-year-old brown tabby is long and lean and has a small apricot flame on her chest to add to her unique beauty. Jasmine is back at the shelter through no fault of her own and just needs a loving forever home. She is an affectionate and appreciative cat
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding, which then gave me iron deficiency anemia. I was battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before I was diagnosed. Never having had any mental health struggles in my life, I had no idea what was happening to me. I was happy
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Financial planning was once thought of as a male-dominated industry, but that’s quickly changing. The number of women getting their CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is growing year over year — and for good reason: The benefits of entering this field as a woman are numerous. Below are a few to consider.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) For a Millennial or Gen Zer who is young and healthy, life insurance may be the last thing on their mind. However, life is unpredictable and having coverage is important in the event of unforeseen circumstances. According to Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand, these are four reasons
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband and I have been married three years, and we generally trade off spending holidays with each of our families. Because neither set of our parents is willing to travel to us, we go to them. My mother-in-law takes great pride in hosting and sets a beautiful table. She’ll
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I am a gay man who came out late in life. I have three grown, married children and five grandchildren. They are my world, and we are all very close. I’ve had one partner. My family readily accepted and welcomed him because he made me happy. Unfortunately, it didn’t work
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) From baseball cards and sports equipment to postcards and photographs, is that “junk” in your attic or basement dusty treasure or just dusty? We’ve all heard of families getting rich from the sale of rare memorabilia they found when spring cleaning. A little time spent determining if items are valuable and
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I was recently diagnosed with a progressive disease for which there is no cure. It will affect me physically and mentally as I age. For now, I’m treating the symptoms and trying to minimize their effect on my day-to-day life. But this is certainly not how I expected to live
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Si las dificultades financieras lo han puesto en riesgo de no hacer un pago de la hipoteca, debe familiarizarse con las opciones de alivio que tiene disponibles y estar preparado para actuar rápidamente. Según Freddie Mac, el primer paso para usted debe ser ponerse en contacto con su compañía hipotecaria para
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, For nearly three years, I have been seeing a man who later asked me to move in with him. He abruptly stopped emailing me four months ago. I waited several weeks and then emailed him, telling him how upset and hurt I was and asking what was going on. I
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I am engaged to an amazing guy. We have been together a little more than two years. During our first year, his family was great to me. They acted as if they liked me. However, things have changed. When my fiance and I are around them, they just wave and
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