Emotional attachments hinder decluttering efforts
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December 5, 2024
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Emotional attachments hinder decluttering efforts

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been trying to declutter my home for months, focusing on makeup, dresses and other items that no longer serve a purpose, but I keep getting stuck. Every time I start sorting through my belongings, I find myself emotionally attached to certain things, even though they’re no longer necessary.

More than a meal: SPHS community outreach volunteers serve food, smiles — and hope
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More than a meal: SPHS community outreach volunteers serve food, smiles — and hope
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 22, 2025
More than 400 people were served a hot Thanksgiving dinner at Riverside Place in Charleroi. The warm aroma of turkey, stuffing and sweet potatoes filled Riverside Place on Friday during the annual SPH...
Charleroi’s Nancy Ellis wins 2 races, will serve on council
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Charleroi’s Nancy Ellis wins 2 races, will serve on council
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 22, 2025
Council will appoint a new mayor after the new council members are sworn into office in January. Despite winning the Charleroi mayor’s race by seven votes, Nancy J. Ellis will not return to the positi...
Monongahela kicks off the holidays with Merry & Bright Night
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Monongahela kicks off the holidays with Merry & Bright Night
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 22, 2025
The event is a team effort by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce and the city. Monongahela pulled out all the stops on Friday for the annual Merry and Bright Night, celebrating with music, firew...
Valley towns get slice of $1.8M in gaming fund grants
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Valley towns get slice of $1.8M in gaming fund grants
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 22, 2025
State Sen. Nick Pisciottano and Rep. Andrew Kuzma announced the funding disbursements to Allegheny County communities in their districts earlier this week. Several local lawmakers announced earlier th...
3 charged in deadly shooting
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3 charged in deadly shooting
November 22, 2025
The brazen daylight shooting occurred in a busy retail area last month. By the MVI Three arrests have been made one month after a man was shot and killed outside of a Wendy’s in White Oak. According t...