DEAR ABBY: A friend retired, moved and gave me her well-paying, oncea- week job doing industrial cleaning. It pays a sizable chunk of our bills. My husband, who agreed to work with me doing this, give...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sisters and I are trying to figure out the best way to move forward with our dad’s care. Up until recently, he was living independently and doing quite well on his own. He’s always ...

• Final in the series of Rockin’ on the Mon concerts, featuring The Clarks with Jacian Blaze as opener, Noble J. Dick Aquatorium, 200 Railroad St., Monongahela. Admission is $10. Gates open at 6 p.m. ...

The California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, will host a community dinner 6 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is welcome to attend for food and community fellowship. The board of director...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

DEAR ABBY: I recently scheduled a last-minute consultation with my doctor that might result in surgery. My husband has a meeting during that time, which isn’t actually necessary, but he feels he needs...

DEAR HARRIETTE: There is an ongoing issue in my relationship that involves a recurring conflict over holiday traditions. My boyfriend is passionate about us celebrating every holiday with his extended...

• Customer Appreciation Day (10 items of clothing for $1) Care and Share thrift store at California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • McKeesport Rib Festival, Renziehausen Par...

The Roscoe Lions Club will meet 6 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 17 at the Allenport Marina. New members are welcome. Grief Support Group-GriefShare meetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 3-No...

The Charleroi Area Goldenagers met at noon Aug. 8 at the Charleroi American Legion Hall with 62 members in attendance. President Sam Marraccini opened the meeting with the flag pledge and the singing ...

DEAR ABBY: My young adult child came out to us as transgender several months ago. My husband and I, along with her sibling, are supportive and love her unconditionally. She recently decided to share t...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been invited to a high-profile event by an old friend I haven’t seen in years. It’s a fantastic opportunity, but there’s a bit of a catch: The event is in a city I’m uncomfortable...

This year’s observance will take place Saturday. By MICHELE BROSIUS Whether your summer is still going strong or your kids are gearing up for the first day of school, chances are you’re trying to hold...

Ekernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Treats LLC will have a sale in the lobby of Penn Highlands Mon Valley, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. The event is s...

• Bellmar High School Class of 1958 dinner meeting, Hill’s Restaurant, Monongahela, 5 p.m. • Bishop Phelan Assembly 911 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of the Mon Valley meeting, Charleroi Knights o...

• Doggie Paddle (for dogs weighing 30 pounds or less) $5 a pup, Mon Valley YMCA, 101 Taylor Run Road, Carroll Township, 5 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration requested, but walkins welcome. Call 724-483-8077 t...

Bishop Phelan Assembly 911 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of the Mon Valley will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at the Charleroi Knights of Columbus Council Hall in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for two years, together for five. He’s a wonderful man I love dearly. I always felt called to be a mother, and he has expressed the same about being a fat...

• August movie “Luckiest Girl Alive,” (free and open to the public) Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., 11 a.m. • Clothes 4U ministry, First United Methodist Church, 200 State St.,...

DEAR ABBY: Should I be mad at the father of my unborn child for not coming with me to travel out of the country? My cousin is being married in Mexico. However, my partner, “Gabriel,” isn’t going becau...