OFFBEAT: Highland reader has NWI memories of Oprah and Dr. Joyce Brothers

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OFFBEAT: Passing of famed pairs this month totals three

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Original 'Dear Abby' dead at age 94

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FROM the FARM: Meatloaf a tasty menu mainstay

Last week, my parents joined me when I was invited to speak at a luncheon event for First United Methodist Church in Valparaiso.

FROM the FARM: Early reader Christmas gift with recipe request

Reader Diane Merrick of Munster was very happy on Monday to get some recipe help.

Amelia Barrett as Ann Landers in "The Lady with All the Answers"

Actress Amelia Barrett plays advice columnist Ann Landers in "The Lady with All the Answers" presented by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble.

OFFBEAT: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble has 'All the Answers' with Ann Landers play

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Twin Sister Advice Columnists Abigail Van Buren and Ann Landers in 1986

Twin sister advice columnists Abigail Van Buren (left) and Ann Landers (right) are shown in a photo from June 1986, at their 50th high school reunion in Sioux City, Iowa.

Syndicated columnist 'Dear Abby' continues her 94-year-old iconic mother's biz traditions

Letters and emails about "end-of-life decisions" are frequent topics in the flood of daily correspondence read by Jeanne Phillips, aka writer Abigail Van Buren, author of the legendary "Dear Abby" syndicated advice column.

OFFBEAT: Legendary advice columnist 'Dear Abby' speaking at Chicago conference

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Ann Landers in 1985

Columunist Ann Landers is shown during an interview at her Chicago residence in Aug. 9, 1985.

OFFBEAT: You're invited to Teibel's tribute luncheon to Ann Landers

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Twins Ann Landers (left) and Abigail Van Buren (right) in 1976 at their 40-year high school reunion

Twins Ann Landers (left) and Abigail Van Buren (right), rival syndicated advice columnists, shared a laugh and lunch when they returned to their hometown of Sioux City, Iowa in 1976 for their 40-year high school reunion.