Readers suggest supportive approaches for ‘looking out’

DEAR ABBY: “Looking Out for Mom in Chicago” (Aug. 16) was concerned that 69-year-old Mom wasn’t getting out and socializing now that she has moved closer to them, and worried they’ll be her only support as she ages. They also said she’s always been shy.

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Roscoe fire damages house, funeral home

By SARAH PELLIS

January 25, 2025

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help one of the victims. A structure fire Friday morning in Roscoe destroyed part of a house and caused damage to a neighboring funeral home. No injuries were re...

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Community calendar coming in Monessen

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

January 25, 2025

Councilwoman Karen Cosner will update the calendar with city events. Monessen will soon launch a community calendar on its website to keep residents in the loop of various happenings in the city. When...

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McKeesport Model Railroad Club will hold open house to mark 75th anniversary

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI

January 25, 2025

The club was formed by a few hobbyists in 1950. In the 1940s, a group of model train enthusiasts enjoyed hanging out at a McKeesport hobby shop. Eventually they began meeting to discuss their hobby an...

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No resignation in Forward Township despite agenda item

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 25, 2025

Dave Magiske remains on the board as supervisors and audience members discussed his replacement. Despite a supervisor’s resignation being listed as a business item on the agenda of a “resumed” meeting...

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Esports popular among Elizabeth Forward students

By SARAH PELLIS

January 25, 2025

It’s a growing pursuit, with clubs at the high school & middle school. Elizabeth Forward High School is offering a class in esports, a multiplayer video gaming competition that encourages cooperation,...

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PIC receives grant to help Fayette veterans

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 25, 2025

It’s part of a statewide effort to ease the transition into civilian careers. Veterans in Westmoreland and Fayette counties could be eligible to receive support through a grant recently awarded to the...