2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (321+ words) DEAR ANNIE: Every December, my life starts to feel like one of those "year in review" videos " only mine looks more like the blooper reel. Social media is full of people posting their wins: promotions, "we bought a house," amazing…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (612+ words) It's Thursday morning. Daniel just left for work at 3:45 a.m. I feel so lucky that I get to stay home where it's cozy while he goes out to work and provides for us. It's 6 a.m. now, and I just got done feeding…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (569+ words) DEAR ANNIE: This letter describes my life experiences with bullies and how I managed to succeed. I was a scrawny, pimple-faced little kid growing up, had a weak voice, got fists shaken in my face while being held to the…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (240+ words) A Pew Research Center study shows approximately 20% of teenagers report social media has damaged their mental health. Interacting with online platforms (this includes video games and chats, too) can create a host of ways for young people to endanger not…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (366+ words) YOUNGSTOWN " Holiday cheer met hands-on learning Saturday when Jason Lindsey " better known as "Mr. Science" " brought festive science fun to the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Nearly 50 children, ranging from preschoolers to middle school students, attended with their…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (495+ words) CANFIELD " The Canfield 12U girls softball team was honored at Wednesday's city council meeting when Mayor Don Dragish declared the day "Canfield Girls 12U Softball State Champions Day." The girls attended the meeting with family members for the presentation. Coach Lou Zorella…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (452+ words) Dear Annie: I love my sister dearly, but she's one of those people who always has to top everyone's story. If I mention I had a bad cold, she'll say hers turned into pneumonia. If I get a compliment at…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (468+ words) DEAR ANNIE: My younger sister, "Clara," moved to my town last spring after a painful breakup. She was fragile, devastated and desperate for a fresh start. I opened my home and my heart without hesitation. I drove her to job…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (495+ words) DEAR ANNIE: My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear from the time I was 5 years old. I worked hard, stayed out of trouble and built my own life without…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (411+ words) DEAR ANNIE: My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works hard, listens to feedback and truly enjoys being part of a team. Unfortunately, his new coach seems…...