Hits & Misses

The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in the Mon Valley, where local churches, civic organizations, volunteer firefighters, police, students, educators and many volunteers in our communities are working tirelessly to provide meals, companionship, gifts, and a festive atmosphere to those in need during the holiday season.

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Trump’s glowing account of progress is at odds with his govt’s own stats

By By CALVINWOODWARD Associated Press

December 20, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s glowing account of progress under his watch Wednesday was out of tune with the experience of price-squeezed Americans and the story told by some of his gover...

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Son disappoints mom by failing to return calls

December 20, 2025

DEAR ABBY: My sister recently became very ill and had to be hospitalized for four days. When I called and told our daughter, she was concerned and supportive. Then, I called our son, “Isaac,” and left...

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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY

Neighbor wants to help stressed-out mom

December 20, 2025

DEAR HARRIETTE: My next-door neighbor has two young children and often seems to be stressed out. She is married, and her husband helps out some, but most of the work falls to her. I see her looking ex...

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS AROUND THE MON VALLEY

ALLEGHENY

December 20, 2025

Editor’s note: An expanded list of regional property transfers runs in our electronic edition.

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SPORTS DIGEST

December 20, 2025

BVAMS unbeaten at halfway point The Belle Vernon Area Middle School boys basketball teams remained unbeaten with another sweep, this time at Mt. Pleasant Friday. For the Leps 8th-grade (8-0), Tamir Po...