The Shadow
Obituary: James Wesley Ralsten, 77
James Wesley Ralsten Mr. James Wesley Ralsten, age 77, of Covington, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at ...
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Dear Abby: Angry wife continues to wait for husband’s apology
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 50 years and recently remembered that my husband cheated on ...
Read moreDear Abby: Man’s youthful appearance doesn’t sit well at home
DEAR ABBY: My husband is 76 but doesn't look a day over 60. He has a ...
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Dave Says – This Isn’t Just a Dispute
Dear Dave, Recently, my husband and I discovered that his ex-wife used his Social Security number to ...
Read moreDave Says – Imitate Successful Behavior
Dear Dave, My wife and I have paid off all our consumer debt, and we’re in Baby ...
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Obituary: Kathy Sue Porterfield Bailey, 70
Kathy Sue Porterfield BaileyKathy Sue Porterfield Bailey, 70, of Frankford went to her heavenly home on ...
Read moreDear Abby 1/21/26: Wife finally tired of being told to whom she can talk
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 40 years and share the same ...
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Obituary: Leo Samuel Carper, Sr., 77
Leo Carper, Sr.Mr. Leo Samuel Carper, Sr., age 77, of Covington, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ...
Read moreDear Abby 12/10/25: Wife thinks it’s too late to leave narcissist
DEAR ABBY: I've been married to a narcissist for 28 years. He has gaslighted me for ...
Read moreDear Abby 12/5/25: Wife carries on communicating with former best friend
DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, "Ian," ghosted me! We used to ...
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