McKeesport Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group fo...

• Women’s Missionary Society afternoon service, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 230 Reed Ave., Monessen, 2:30 p.m. • Bingo, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 130 Baird St., Monongahe...

FAMILY FEATURES When holiday occasions call for you to don your hosting cap, skip complicated appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to instead serve sustainable charcuterie with sommelierapproved wine pairing...

Capocollo, Aged Cheddar, Thyme Honey and Txakoli Niman Ranch Capocollo Aged sharp cheddar cheese Thyme-infused honey Txakoli wine Start your cheese board or platter with savory capocollo laced with po...

Prosciutto, Sottocenere and Aligote Niman Ranch Prosciutto Firm cheese, such as Sottocenere Toasted crostini Aligote wine On a cheese board or platter, arrange buttery, silky prosciutto with Sottocene...

Genoa Salame, Vintage Grand Ewe and Syrah Niman Ranch Genoa Salame Aged, firm sheep’s cheese, such as Vintage Grand Ewe Olives Syrah wine On a cheese board or platter, arrange genoa salame, featuring ...

FAMILY FEATURES For many, the hallmark of the holiday season is time with cherished loved ones, and there are few better places to spend those special moments together than gathered around a beautiful...

Grape Basil Martini Servings: 1 3 basil leaves, torn, plus 1 full leaf for garnish 5 green Grapes from California, halved, plus 2 whole grapes for garnish 2 ounces gin 1/4 ounce sweet muscat wine 1 ou...

Clusters of colorful grapes are beautiful, tasty additions to many holiday tables. However, their use goes well beyond serving as an appealing addition to holiday recipes. Consider these ways you can ...

Lemony Grapes and Greens Salad Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Lemon Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons spicy brown or stone-ground ...

In today’s world we are constantly reminded of “things of this world” and the dangerous control that it has on our psyche, our relationships, and our own self-love. But as Romans 12:2 tells us: “Do no...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I married 20 years ago. We have a blended family of eight kids, but it’s just us now. Our kids are scattered across the country. Over all these 20 years, we have never taken ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently started dating someone who’s great in almost every way, but there’s one issue that’s starting to bother me: He’s constantly on his phone when we’re together. Whether we’re o...

Not so many years ago, a typical advent calendar was a basic cardboard box containing some chocolates or other candies behind little daily windows. Today, advent calendars have evolved into creatively...

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

The Monongahela Rotary announced Ringgold High School students Korben Andrews and Leah Pounds as its November students of the month. Submitted

• Photo with Santa, Pet Supplies Plus, 101 Sara Way, Rostraver Township, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $15 each. Proceeds will benefit Mon Valley Paws. • Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Club holiday open house...

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Monessen 776 met Nov. 18 in the Epiphany Church Hall in Monessen. The rosary was led by Regent Debbie Genemore in memory of deceased members. A 2025 memorial s...

Sambol’s will be at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. They will be selling hot dogs, hot and sweet sausage, hoagies, coo...

Family Features Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner with friends or a full-blown holiday gathering, preparing your home for guests doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little organization and a few ...