Parents running in circles trying to land son a wife

DEAR ABBY: My son has completely given up on dating. Whether it’s blind dates, casual meetings with members from our church or dating events I pay for and make him go to, he still hasn’t found a wife. At 36, he should already have children and a partner, but despite the best efforts of my wife and me, he remains unmarried.

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Friendly card game at His Place Coffee, Community and More

January 14, 2026

Layne Leach, 7, of Monongahela, smiles as he plays a game of Uno with his friend Rhett Secrist, 7, Tuesday afternoon at His Place Coffee Community and More in Monessen. Leach attended the outing with ...

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Monessen class scheduling changes opposed

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 14, 2026

A large crowd of parents and students turned out for Tuesday night’s school board meeting. More than 100 parents and students packed Monessen’s school board meeting Tuesday to address concerns over a ...

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BVA hears 3 options for possible school consolidation

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 14, 2026

They all involve closing the elementary schools and moving students into the other buildings. Belle Vernon Area school board members were presented with several options for consolidating district scho...

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Korcek officially takes over as Carroll Township police chief

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 14, 2026

He joined the department in 2002 and has been serving as acting chief since Paul Brand retired. When longtime Carroll Township Police Chief Paul Brand retired at the end of 2024, it marked the close o...

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Glassport holds hearing on sewage rate increases

January 14, 2026

They’re rising significantly because of upcoming costs the borough is facing. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Council hosted a public hearing Tuesday on newly implemented sewer rate increases...

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Judge sets state prison sentence for man who punched, kicked, choked dog

January 14, 2026

By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive After Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Ranger played graphic videos depicting the abuse of a dog in court Tuesday, she read messages the defendant sent laughing abou...