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Dear Annie: When is ‘soon?’

Dear Annie: I am a 31-year-old woman, and I’ve been with my boyfriend for five years. We’ve been talking about marriage for the past two — talking about it and talking about it. Every time it comes up, it’s positive. He tells me he can’t wait to marry me. But Annie, the proposal still has not come. I even asked him directly when he would be ready to take that step. His response? “Soon.” No timeline, no actual commitment. I don’t want to keep waiting around, especially because I want to start having children soon, but I’m not sure what else to do. — Tired of ...

Woman experiences difficulty walking due to heaviness in legs

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 83-year-old female who’s in good health. I don’t take any prescriptions, and I’m not overweight. I donate blood regularly, work out at a gym and hike. I started taking 50 mg of trazodone in January 2019 for its side effect of helping with sleep. It helped somewhat, so my doctor increased the dose. One evening, I rose from my chair to take my first dose of two 50-mg tablets. I sat down for about 15 minutes, then got up to go to bed. On standing, I immediately had a sensation of heaviness in my lower legs, as if there were bricks in my calves. I felt ...

Clinton County continues to make its mark during America’s 250th

As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, Clinton County has wasted no time in commemorating the event throughout the county. Boroughs, municipalities, organizations and businesses have provided events, contests and displays to recognize the historical marker. Clinton County Government under the leadership of Maria Boileau (Voter Registration & Election Director) and Beth Whitty (Planning Office Coordinator) created and facilitated a countywide committee to collaborate and plan events leading up to July 4, 2026. The official kick off was held at the Clinton County ...

Nine Lessons from the Centre of the Commonwealth

The 250th anniversary of America’s independence prompts reflection on stories of national triumphs and historical moments. The true character of a nation, however, is not found only in capital cities or on battlefields; it is found in its most basic constitutive parts: local communities and the people from which they are composed. In reviewing the 250-year legacy of Centre County, we identified nine lessons that stand out as ways to be better individuals and community members. 1. Find the riches within Centre County is an educational hub and a powerhouse for technical ...

Dear Annie: We should vote on ideas, not physical likeness

MS NOW commentator Ali Velshi was not alone in complaining that women are “underrepresented” in Congress. It is true that women account for 51% of the U.S. population but only 29% of the House members. To which I say, “So what.” Basing the notion of fair representation on racial, gender or ethnic identity needs to be put in a folder — a paper folder stored in a dusty steel file cabinet. Most of us have additional identities — as electricians, teachers, environmentalists, grandparents, bus drivers, stock investors, union members. Who would represent me under this ...

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence

The Supreme Court on June 30, 2026, declared that universal birthright citizenship is protected by the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, meaning that nearly all babies born in the United States automatically become American citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The ruling rejects President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed the first day of his second administration, which sought to end birthright citizenship for the children of parents present in the country illegally and for tourists visiting only temporarily. The high ...