Valley Garden Club held its first meeting of the year Jan. 9 at Lynnwood Lutheran Church in Washington Township. Fifteen members were in attendance. President Roxanne Huss presided, leading the member...

FAMILY FEATURES The best watch parties have two things in common: good food and good company to root for your team with. Kick off your football feast with appetizers made with a game day favorite: avo...

Gronkamole Avocados From Mexico partner Rob Gronkowski’s favorite guacamole recipe Servings: 4 2 Avocados From Mexico 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 cup chicken breast, cooked and shredded 1/4 cup blue ch...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband smokes weed pretty much every day. During the pandemic, he got to the point of smoking all day long from before sunrise until going to sleep. We were all at home then, and i...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI A good homemade cinnamon roll is one of the foods I find absolutely irresistible, so when I started seeing social media posts boasting about cinnamon rolls in less than...

Family Features If a versatile, easy and economical recipe is just what you need for game day, get-togethers or stress-free evenings at home, these Mini Beef Wellingtons are perfect for you. Enjoy the...

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon on Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem dr...

• Skate or hockey for free, cfsbank Event Center, (located at former Rostraver Ice Gardens) Rostraver Township, 1:30 to 2:10 p.m. for skating or 2:10 to 2:50 p.m. for hockey. Coaches and instructors w...

DEAR ABBY: I recently married an old high school flame after 30 years apart. Since we are both in our 50s, we wanted a low-key ceremony — no wedding, no fuss, just us, madly in love and doing our thin...

The following students were named to the fall 2024 Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, president’s list, for attaining a minimum 4.0 QPA: Belle Vernon Dakota Crownover, Benjamin Lowden, ...

The following students have been named to the Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, dean’s list for attaining a minimum 3.5 QPA for the fall 2024 semester: Belle Vernon Dakota Crownover, B...

• Oldies dance, with DJ Ralph Trilli, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department Social Center, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door. • Men’s breakfast, offered to Christian m...

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

This past autumn was a busy time for the parishioners of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Monessen. On Oct. 1, the ladies’ guild celebrated its 75th anniversary, which was featured in the Novem...

A Mega Bar Bingo will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Blaine Hill Social Club, 409 Oxford Ave., Elizabeth. The $25 package includes nine games, $5 per jackpot card. The kitchen will open at 12:30 p.m....

FAMILY FEATURES Creative expression not only helps children convey their thoughts and feelings, but it also helps build the self-esteem and resilience needed to navigate life’s complexities. Creativit...

FAMILY FEATURES Moving from one year to the next is a perfect opportunity to think about the new chapter you want to write for yourself. It’s a time to celebrate your wins, identify your growth opport...

Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that spend less on health care. But with data suggesting 79% ...

• M&R Chocolates sale, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • All sweaters and hoodies, buy one, get two free, Care & Share thrift store, Califo...