Grandparents’ lack of interest disappoints first-time mom

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a beautiful soon-to-be 2-year-old daughter. Before her birth, our parents were eagerly awaiting her arrival and discussing their plans for what life as new grandparents would be. We just “knew” they would be involved so much it would drive us crazy. Instead, it’s the opposite!

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Dotel provides glimmer of hope for bullpen

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive

July 22, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Wilber Dotel went on the injured list in mid-June riding a low ebb, performance- wise. In his last two outings before going down with a lat muscle strain, Dotel was r...

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World Cup had some things go wrong and got a lot right

By By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer

July 22, 2026

There are a lot of things that could have gone wrong during this summer’s World Cup — a complicated logistical undertaking that included three host nations, 16 stadiums, 48 teams, 104 games and endles...

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Brewers remain careful with Misiorowski after layoff

July 22, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy says the Brewers want to monitor Jacob Misiorowski’s workload coming out of the All-Star break. The first example of that came Monday night. Misiorowski w...

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VALLEY GRAPEVINE

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July 22, 2026

Saint Sebastian Parish, 801 Broad Ave., North Belle Vernon, will host its 18th annual junque sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will also be a fill-a-bag for $2 sale from 5:30 to 7:...

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CALENDAR WATCH

July 22, 2026

• Crafts with Alice, all supplies needed will be provided, West Newton Senior Center, 103 E. Main St., West Newton, 12:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome or sign up by calling 724-872-4976. • All summer clothin...