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Center in the Woods,
June 27, 2024
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
Kind gesture by couple turns flat into friend’s love nest
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June 26, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I rented an apartment six weeks ago. A friend of his needed a place to stay due to some marital problems, so we decided she could stay with us. At the beginning, she offere...
Colleague makes work more difficult for bartender
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
June 26, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a bartender, and I have a colleague I work with about four times a week. He is a nice guy, and we generally get along well, but there are some aspects of his behavior and work eth...
YESTERYEAR
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June 26, 2024
Monessen Elementary School fourth-grader Christina Alberts won first place in the Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL) contest in 1988. Christina traveled to Harrisburg with her family an...
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‘Liberry Festival’ to be held at Donora library
June 26, 2024
St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, will hold its monthly food distribution 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until food is gone) on Friday, Proof of income, documentation or identification is not...
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June 26, 2024
• Farmers market, (seniors day theme). Chess Park, Monongahela, 3 to 6 p.m. The market will pay tribute to area seniors with coordinated services and resources on site including health checks from Pen...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
June 26, 2024
The Charleroi Area Goldenagers met noon June 6 at the Charleroi American Legion with 73 members in attendance. President Sam Marraccini opened the meeting by leading the flag pledge and singing “God B...
Wife refuses to repeat husband’s tall tales
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June 25, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My husband of almost 40 years is not well. He has been a good provider, but his life stories are heavily laced with lies. That has been very difficult for me to live with. I believe he will...
Sister’s indulgent parenting causes worry
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
June 25, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister is the mother of 14 children. Her family is blended, with some of her children coming from foster care and others being her biological kids. I have growing concerns about her...
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June 25, 2024
• Bishop Phelan Assembly 911 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of the Mon Valley meeting, Charleroi Knights of Columbus council hall, in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish School on the corner of Washingto...
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Monongahela library board to meet Monday
June 25, 2024
The Young Adult Book Club will meet 1 p.m. Saturday at the Monongahela Area Library to discuss J.R.R. Folkein’s “The Hobbit” and Cassandra Clare’s “The Red Scrolls of Magic.” Read one or both. Stop at...
Liu-Peckyno
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ENGAGEMENTS
June 25, 2024
The engagement of Annie Liu and Christopher Peckyno of New York is being announced. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dr. Jing Wang and Bin Liu, both of Shanghai, China. She is the granddaughter of T...
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By By MANDYAPPLEGATE For the AP 
June 25, 2024
Is there something about the noise of slurping that just drives you insane? Everyone has habits that seem harmless, but some off-putting ones can make you want to pull your hair out. Find out what the...
Seriously strange:
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Real hobbies you didn’t know about
By By MANDYAPPLEGATE For the AP 
June 25, 2024
Running out of books to read or recipes to bake? It’s time to add some excitement to your life with a hobby that represents your eccentric and creative side. Find inspiration among these unique hobbie...
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HONOR ROLLS
June 24, 2024
The following students were named to 2023-24 fourth-quarter honor roll at Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville: Grade 12 Highest honors Victoria Brown, Thomas Kolencik High honor...
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June 24, 2024
The following students graduated in May from Georgia Institute of Technology: • Kyle Katreeb of Eighty Four • Anish Umredkar of Venetia Local students named to Westminster spring 2024 dean’s list West...
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June 24, 2024
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Thomas Brett Hugus, 25, and Alisha Lynn Momyer, 27, both of West Newton. • Andrew James Mellinger,...
Alcoholic boyfriend manages to be even worse as father
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June 24, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I dated a guy who hid from me the fact that he was a severe alcoholic. After I realized it, I continued to date him, thinking it was love when it wasn’t. Unfortunately, after two years of d...
Friend always tries to grab the spotlight
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
June 24, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend always seems to need to be the center of attention. Her behavior is starting to cause a strain on our friendship, and I’m not sure how to address it without hurting her ...
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MV K of C to hold monthly meeting
June 24, 2024
A ladies’ Bible study and fellowship will be held 10 a.m. to noon beginning July 15 and continue each Monday at Journey by Grace Church, Route 51, Rostraver Township. Bring a Bible and a friend. Call ...