His dog was hit by a bicycle, so he decided not to go to his brother’s wedding. Now everyone is mad at him. » TwistedSifter
For some people, pets are just pets. For many others, however, they are more like our closest family. That means we are there for them when they need us, and we could never let them suffer and still give them…
The jilted bride is in an embarrassing situation
DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister’s fiancé recently called off their engagement and she is devastated. They had been together for five years and their relationship seemed stable. They had spent the last year planning their wedding, sending invitations, making deposits, and…
Now he says he won’t be my protector on the honeymoon
DEAR ABBY: Should I be angry with the father of my unborn child because he is not accompanying me on my trip abroad? My cousin is getting married in Mexico. However, my partner “Gabriel” is not coming because one of…
Protect your money from the latest phone scam in our area
PENNSYLVANIA (WOLF) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public about a phone scam in the area. According to PSP Troop N, the scammers contact their victims by phone and tell them that someone close to them is in trouble,…
Ban smartphones in schools. Buy simple phones for intelligent children
We must give our children the opportunity to find their way in this world and to trust the people we have brought into their lives. When should you give your child a phone? Parents of tweens and teens are likely…
MCO holds vigil near Baraga Correctional Facility to raise awareness of staff shortages and unsafe conditions
BARAGA, Michigan (WLUC) – The Michigan Corrections Organization (MCO) held an informational vigil near the Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility on Tuesday to raise awareness about staffing shortages and unsafe working conditions in Michigan’s prisons. Community members and leaders gathered with…
30 school districts that have banned cell phones: Full list here
There is a growing trend across the United States for schools to ban cell phone use. This trend is also spreading in Maine, where more than 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict cell phone use in…
How to take better cell phone photos
© Robert Kneschke | Dreamstime.com August 19th is World Photography Day! It’s also National Potato Day and International Orangutan Day, but let’s focus on photos. (See what I did there?) Below are some of my favorite tips and tricks for…
Springfield Hot Mess Express group offers women free house cleaning
In her home in Ozark, Jennifer Newby is raising her four children almost single-handedly because her husband is stationed overseas. “I didn’t really have another adult to share responsibilities with, except when people came to visit or offered to help….
Her brother-in-law made insensitive comments about her appearance in his wedding photos, but when he asked her to pay for the editing, she refused » TwistedSifter
Family should always be loving and supportive, but unfortunately that is not always the case. What happens when your sister’s new husband says something incredibly hurtful about your appearance? This is what this woman is struggling with and she is…
