TODAY IN HISTORY 17 Today is Tuesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2026. There are 317 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 17, 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie b...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I (both male) have been together for 28 years. The last few years have been less than romantic, but we remain close and in love (or so I thought). A few days ago, he called m...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend and I have been talking for a month now about booking a summer vacation together to Greece. I recently brought it up again, and she said that she cannot go anymore because sh...

Shine brightly and rise to the occasion. Activity and high energy will help you address issues that are hanging over your head. Clearing room for what’s new can bring you closer to your dreams. Life i...

For the MVI As Washington County continues preparations for America’s 250th Anniversary this year, the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency (WCTPA) has announced the approval of five new project...

• Soup sale, (clam chowder, 16 bean, ham and minestrone) Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, 10:30 a.m. to noon, $10 a quart or $5 a pint. • Ash and Dash, drive-through ashes ...

A fish fry will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and every Friday through April 3 at the Charleroi Fire Department, 328 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. Eat-in, takeout and delivery will be available. To p...

The Greater Allegheny Education Foundation’s Mon Valley Initiative Awards are presented annually to graduates of Clairton and McKeesport High Schools. The $750 annually renewable grants are intended t...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, but I don’t like to buy into it. Expectations seem ridiculously high for this manufactured holiday. I have a relatively new girlfriend. I like her a lot, but...

For the MVI Westmoreland County Libraries invites the community to celebrate “Love My Library Month” this month. “Love My Library” is a month-long recognition of the vital role public libraries play i...

DEAR ABBY: A good friend of mine, “Louis,” has big problems. He is in his 60s, and although he’s 50% disabled, he can still work custodial jobs. His sister, “Gayle,” who lives 500 miles away, asked hi...

Molly Bommer named to Youngstown presidents list Molly Bommer of Brownsville was named to the fall presidents list at Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio. Molly is majoring in nursing RN to ...

Concentrate on what’s important and brings meaning to your life this year. Expand your interests to include what you enjoy doing most. The choices you make will determine how well you do and how good ...

You are overdue for an overhaul. Whether it’s a lifestyle change, a new look, a job or a hobby, the time to investigate the possibilities is now. Embrace what brings joy, harmony and peace to your min...

Simplicity, decluttering and knowing when to say no will help you avoid temptation and costly mistakes. Be true to yourself and the people who have always been there for you. Life choices will fly at ...

TODAY IN HISTORY 14 Today is Saturday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2026. There are 320 days left in the year. This is Valentine’s Day. Today in history: On Feb. 14, 2018, a former student opened fire wit...

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet noon Tuesday at the McKeesport Area Shared Ministry Beulah Park United Methodist Church campus on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group fo...

• Chicken and biscuit dinner, dine-in or grab-and-go, Lynnwood Luheran Church, 900 Washington Road, Belle Vernon, noon to 4 p.m., $12 adults, $7 child. • Purse bash, (held by Belle Vernon Area High Sc...

The following students were named to the 202526 second nine-week honor roll at Ringgold High School in Carroll Township: Grade 12 Highest honors Cienna Bizzelle, Sarah Booth, Emily Bucchianeri, Mia Ca...

Stick to what you know and do best this year. Let the unfamiliar or someone’s enthusiasm command your attention. Listen to your inner voice and common sense, and do what feels right and meaningful to ...