Sister tired of being default babysitter

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been an aunt since I was 9 years old. I am 29 now, the youngest of five sisters and an aunt to 11 nieces and nephews. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the default babysitter. I live at home with my mom, which seems to be a prime location for all of my sisters when they need parental relief.

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Monessen students help plant trees

November 18, 2025

The Monessen Shade Tree Commission recently received trees through TreePennsylvania’s Fall 2025 Bare Root Tree grant program. The Shade Tree Commission celebrated its Arbor Day on Saturday by adding 1...

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Rezoning sought for recovery housing in Donora

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 18, 2025

Many residents turned out to oppose the request, saying the facility would be better in another location. The Donora Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing Monday amidst scrutiny from residents...

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Rostraver OKs land use plan for Dunkin’ Donuts

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

November 18, 2025

It will be built across the street from the current Dunkin’ location. Rostraver Township commissioners approved a land use plan Monday for a new Dunkin’ Donuts location in the township. The board unan...

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City Mission shop in Rostraver to close

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 18, 2025

A company spokesperson declined to address shutdown rumors involving the Uniontown and Monongahela locations. For years, shoppers stopping into the City Mission Thrift Store in Rostraver Township coul...

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Sentence for ex-McKeesport officer who stole $1M leaves police union fuming

November 18, 2025

Joseph Osinski was ordered to serve nine to 18 months in alternative housing, which the union calls a “travesty of justice.” By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A former McKeesport detective and union financi...

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Time to get ‘merry and bright’ as Monongahela is set to usher in the holidays

November 18, 2025

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to come eat, drink, shop, listen to music and get in the holiday spirit at Friday’s event. By the MVI Merry and Bright Night will kick o...