Mother-in-law complicates birthday planning with demand

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s 50th birthday (we’re both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him. His family, my family and the two of us all live in different states on the East Coast. I thought a compromise would be to have the party in New Jersey (halfway) on a Saturday. I even offered to rent an Airbnb for the weekend, understanding that traveling might be too much for some folks.

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Singing with the Class of 2026 in Monessen

June 6, 2026

Brayden Crews, Torrence Taylor, Ayvionna Minnie, Amber Kerlin and Principal Jason Minniti lead the singing of the Monessen High School alma mater at the conclusion of Friday’s commencement. There are ...

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New citation issued for rat-infested property

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 6, 2026

Rostraver Police Chief Scott Sokol said animal neglect charges are still being considered. Rostraver code enforcement issued a new citation Friday to the owner of a Rostraver Township property that ha...

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Coen Markets sale won’t affect Carroll Township project

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 6, 2026

Township officials said the permitting process is continuing with PennDOT. A pending sale of Coen Markets isn’t slowing plans for the company’s long-awaited Carroll Township development. On Tuesday, t...

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Monongahela Farmers Market begins new season

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 6, 2026

It will run through late September with a variety of music and themed events. The Monongahela Farmers Market held its opening day Friday, starting a season that will continue until September. Everythi...

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Ringgold High School graduates celebrate

June 6, 2026

Members of the Ringgold High School Class of 2026 toss their mortarboards into the air at the conclusion of commencement exercises Friday evening at Joe Montana Stadium. There are 185 graduates in the...

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Diaper pantry at Elizabeth church helps out area parents

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 6, 2026

The service is provided by Anglican Church of the Transfiguration in Elizabeth. An Elizabeth Borough church is helping the community by hosting a diaper drive every month. Starting in July 2018 as the...