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Stay true to yourself in relationships

Q. How do I keep my relationship without having sex? I don’t think I’m ready, but I don’t want to lose him. – 16-year-old Mary Jo’s response: I love your ...

Talent show contestants share thoughts

After a five-year absence due to COVID and my health, our Washington’s Got Talent fundraiser is back! The finale will be held Sunday at Chartiers-Houston High School, starting at 1:30 p.m.. The community is invited. Doors open at noon for a wonderful spaghetti lunch, sponsored by Michael ...

Washington’s Got Talent returns

After a five-year absence due to COVID and my health, our Washington’s Got Talent fundraiser is back! The finale will be held at Chartiers-Houston High School on Jan. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. The community is invited. Tickets are available at our website at ...

Adults share thoughts, concerns

Not only young people write to me through my column. To kick off the New Year, I selected a parent and a grandparent email to share. Q. I appreciate the way you support teachers in your column and your social media posts. I taught for 45 years, mostly middle school. My teacher colleagues ...

Beat boredom during school break

Q. I think I’m the only kid in the world who is in a hurry to get back to school. I’m so bored during this break. It’s too long. I just live with my mom and she works two jobs. I don’t connect with my school friends when I’m not in school because I don’t have a phone. Is it weird ...

Teens share hopes for new year

As we look forward to 2025, I am honored to share some teens’ New Year’s resolutions. I began this tradition in 2005, the first year I wrote the column Ask Mary Jo, and I am pleased to offer young people’s voices again. Astrid, 17: I want to be true and honest with myself. I want to work ...