Cooking is a huge source of stress during the holidays — planning, buying and spending long hours in the kitchen can take the joy out of hosting. This year, enjoy a holiday feast without cooking a sin...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married a long time. Our relationship is stable but rocky. I have suffered from depression since childhood, and I am now trying to manage it. My husband has his o...

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 for relatives and friends of problem drink...

• Ravioli dinner, dine-in or takeout, Victory Hill Social Center, 25 Jones Lane, Monongahela (Carroll Township) noon to 5 p.m. • Breakfast with Santa, (pancake breakfast) Elizabeth Forward High School...

• VFW Post 1409 meeting, at the post, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Line dancing lessons, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department Social Center, 130 Baird St., 6 to 8 p.m., $5, no partner ...

State Rep. Andrew Kuzma, R-Elizabeth Township, recently presented a House citation to Lucy Pietershanski of Elizabeth on her 100th birthday. Born in Sutersville, Pietershanski and her late husband, Wi...

The Epiphany Ladies began their Nov. 12 meeting with a Mass of Remembrance in Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Monessen. Celebrant was the Rev. Michael Thomas, parochial vicar and chaplain. Special intent...

Online voting begins Monday on the PennDOT website. For the MVI PennDOT District 12 invites the public to vote on 14 plows decorated by high school students in Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmor...

Catholic Daughters of Americas Monessen Court 776 met Nov. 19 in the Epiphany of Our Lord Church hall in Monessen. The banner was draped in black in remembrance of deceased members: Gloria Beresis and...

FAMILY FEATURES While family and friends share gifts and hearty meals during the holidays, pets are there to share snuggles and comfort. This year, make sure you protect the joy of the season by keepi...

Are Christmas cards fading away? With social media and texting at our fingertips, many wonder if the tradition of sending handwritten holiday greetings is on its way out. However, many families still ...

Aromas from fresh garlands and hot cider will fill the Greenock Log House during its annual Christmas open house from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 14 in Elizabeth Township. Candles will light the way...

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

• Breakfast with Santa, California Hill Gun Club, 150 California Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $10 for adults, $5 per child. Children younger than 2 can eat for free, walk-in seating welcome. Proceeds benef...

The following students were named to the 2024-25 first nine-weeks honor roll at Ringgold Middle School: Grade 8 Highest honors Lilah Allen, Faith Battle, Carolyn Beatty, Alieya Blackburn, Asiah Carloc...

An $8,000 game party will be held Saturday at the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department, 156 Chess St., New Eagle. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Complete package is $30. For more inform...

• Light the Night, Elizabeth Township municipal garage, 522 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, 6 p.m. • Light up Night, Charleroi Market House and Community Center, 427 McKean Ave., Charleroi, includes parade ...

The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Butler’s Rock Run Inn for the Christmas party. Vice President Ed Ference will welcome members and guests. Debbie Gilbert will offer the t...

Roy and Linda Barli are celebrating 72 years of marriage this year. The couple, formerly of Charleroi, have been residing in Dunlevy for more than 50 years. Roy is the youngest of eight siblings, and ...