DEAR ABBY: I’ve always been close to my children, but now that they are adults, it seems I’m losing my connection with one of them. He married a girl of a different race, and while that doesn’t bother me, I have a strong hunch she’s the reason he has distanced himself from not only me, but also the rest of the family. When I recently shared with him that I felt his wife is a … [Read more...]
Astro Advice
ARIES (March 21-April 19): What you do will have a more significant impact than what you say on the 15th and 16th. Change what you don’t like, and you’ll feel liberated. You can make a difference on the 17th if you get involved in matters that concern you. Start a movement and make your voice heard. Personal growth and romance are favored. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the February 12, 2024, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements Council approved: Council held public hearings and: … [Read more...]
Dear Abby: Child-rearing philosophies clash in new relationship
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship for more than a year. We met at the gym. We have similar interests and are both normally caring and loving to each other. We also have similar senses of humor. We moved in together too quickly, after only six months. Our attempt at blending our kids and families has hit a lot of hard bumps. He is a very assertive and aggressive … [Read more...]
Astro Advice
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Deal with institutions and adhere to regulatory rules on the 7th and 8th; everything you want to achieve will progress. Changing how you earn and handle money and investments will help you gain momentum. Don’t offer too much information on the 9th and 10th, or someone will use it against you. Don’t hesitate to implement a change quickly and … [Read more...]
February 07, 2024
Dear Abby: Wife finds it difficult to accept husband’s past
DEAR ABBY: After 17 years of marriage, I learned, to my dismay, that when he was 22, my husband had a long-term relationship with a 16-year-old. He insisted that she had lied about her age and told him she was 20. But even after finding out her true age, he went back to her. Her mother was OK with it, as well as other family members who all knew she was underage. It makes me … [Read more...]
Sparks attorney urges businesses to contact office if they are experiencing retail theft
City of Sparks Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan is urging local businesses to contact his office and the Sparks Police Department Neighborhood Protection Unit (NPU) if they are experiencing retail theft. The request from City Attorney Duncan comes after last month’s launch of the “Back Our Businesses” initiative, a partnership between the Sparks City Attorney’s Office and the … [Read more...]