We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My family (husband, two kids 11 and 14) moved into our house 10…

Dear Carolyn: I can’t seem to take what my friends want to give me (or not) without weighing what I have given them. And I am unduly depressed if they don’t measure up. Recently, a…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: No question, just at a loss. A friend passed away today, much too young, from a cruel and heartless disease that just ravaged her body right up until…

HUMBOLDT — The Annual Cress Reunion was held July 15 at the Humboldt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall hosted by Chris and Carol (Cress) Bauer.   Fifty family and friends dined at noon on pulled…

Aldie Ensminger, a Republican candidate for the 10th District State Representative, led in votes 1,407 to 1,115 over John Carder to win the primary election Tuesday. Denise Apt, a candidate for the 12th District State…

LAWRENCE — Several local students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2023 semester.    Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10%…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Recently my girlfriend and I attended a family gathering. Afterward, I was set to go to a close friend’s house party. My girlfriend could have gone, but she…

Vaughn and Margaret Rinehart of Humboldt will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 3 The couple were united in marriage at the Humboldt Methodist Church in 1973.   The ceremony was officiated by…

FORTY-FIVE YEARS AGO August 1978 Omer Knoll, art instructor at Allen County Community Junior College — the first art instructor in the college’s history —resigned his post, as did Dr. Terry Glenn, dean of instruction,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi Carolyn! What is the best way to handle people who simply cannot and will not take no for an answer? A casual friend asks me to do minor (unreciprocated)…