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The Osbournes are auctioning off stuff from the family’s home, including that huge iron crucifix that hung in Ozzy’s study during the TV show. Ozzy says he’ll miss the stuff. “I don’t know why we are selling everything as I want it all.” At least that’s what the Ozzy translator claims he said. It actually sounded like “Uhh donna ken sall ding woonta ool.”

Mack Strong, a Seahawks player who always lived up to his name, will retire. Let the 12th Man flag on the Hawks bandwagon fly at half-staff in honor of his 15 seasons with Seattle.

Crime doesn’t pay. Not even the theft of a 52-cent doughnut. A man accused of that crime might end up in jail for the deed. Call Springfield — Homer Simpson might be missing.

Paving work on I-5 in Everett still isn’t finished. About three more nights of work are needed. And then Snohomish County commuters will finally be able to drive again without chipping their teeth on the steering wheel or cracking a rib from the vibration of grooved pavement.

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