Candlelight tours at Greenock Log House
Around The Valley, Features
December 4, 2025
Take a step back into the 18th century during the Christmas Holiday Tours at the Greenock Log House, 1235 Greenock Buena Road, Elizabeth Township, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 13. Two-fireplaces...
Argumentative, abusive brother alienates family
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December 4, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I have a brother who is very opinionated and in my face any time I don’t agree with him. It doesn’t matter what the subject is; he thinks he’s the only one who knows anything about it. He i...
Cheap friends won’t stop complaining about prices
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
December 4, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: Two of my friends are extremely cheap, and it’s getting to the point where it’s hard to enjoy doing anything with them. We all live in New York City, and as you know, the cost of simpl...
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December 4, 2025
Take a moment to reflect on the aspirations and goals you’ve set. Making a couple of adjustments may be all it takes this year if you are open and receptive to change and help. Reach out and share you...
These 2025 children’s books make great holiday gifts for every age group
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By By DONNA EDWARDS Associated Press 
December 4, 2025
Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came ...
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Winter Birdwatch to be held at Carnegie library
December 4, 2025
The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Park municipal building, 5100 Library Ave., Bethel Park. All members and the public are invited. The mo...
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December 4, 2025
• Elizabeth Township Light up Night, 522 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth 6 p.m. • West Newton Community Singers will present “A Glimpse of Christmases Past,” First Baptist Church, 601 Vine St., West Newton, ...
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December 3, 2025
Speak from the heart, take care of matters that have been hanging over your head, and make a change or move that will help you get past any roadblock you encounter. It’s time to let go of the past and...
Unwelcome advances may threaten longtime friendship
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December 3, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. My friend “Beth’s” husband, “Jerry,” came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat...
Friend doesn’t want to plan every gathering
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
December 3, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend expects me to handle every single detail whenever we hang out: choosing the activity, making the reservations, checking hours and figuring out travel time. The moment we deci...
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December 3, 2025
• Charleroi Area Goldenagers Christmas party, River House Cafe, Charleroi, noon. • Festival of Trees, Jacob Woll (main) pavilion in Renzie Park, McKeesport, noon to 9 p.m. daily running through Sunday...
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December 3, 2025
The Salvation Army of the Mon Valley will hold a Christmas toy drive Saturday at local businesses. The following local businesses are collecting new, unwrapped toys for infants, toddlers, youth and te...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
December 3, 2025
The November meeting of the Mon Valley Leatherneck Association was held Nov. 17 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela (Black Diamond). The meeting was called to order by Commandant Mike Sowko...
YESTERYEAR
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December 3, 2025
A skater performs on the ice under a lit Christmas tree in New York’s Rockefeller Center after it was lit on Dec. 3, 1991. The 65-foot Norway spruce grown in Suffern, N.Y., was decorated with over 25,...
Features, Local/Youth
December 2, 2025
The following students were named to the first nine-week honor roll of the 2025-26 year at Charleroi Middle School: Grade 8 Highest honors Scott Baker, Charlemagne Charlite, Donald Kelley, Mark Stimps...
Features, Local/Youth
December 2, 2025
The following students were named to the 2025-26 first nine-weeks honor roll at Frazier Middle School in Perryopolis: Grade 8 Highest honors James Albert, Luciana Albright, Kamry Augustine, Destiny Be...
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December 2, 2025
The following students were named to the 2025-2026 first nine-week honor roll at Frazier Elementary School in Perryopolis: Grade 5 Highest honors Bryar Beck, Brody Boyd, Shania Costa, Alayna Cramer, A...
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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December 2, 2025
Sometimes it’s best to take a step back, evaluate and rethink your next move. Time is on your side, allowing you to come to terms with your emotions before making a final decision. Change is within re...
Grandmother’s early arrival sets off a silent feud
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December 2, 2025
DEAR ABBY: Our adult daughter has children we adore. She asked if we could help out by watching them for a few hours occasionally, and we jumped at that. We had done this regularly before the delivery...
Stranger’s mix-up causes reflection on health
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
December 2, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I was coming up out of the subway the other day when a man spoke to me from behind. He complimented me on my outfit and then looked at me. He remarked that he had thought I was someone...