FAMILY FEATURES Tom Thousand spent many years helping low-income residents with home repairs. After retirement, he knew he wanted to continue helping people in his free time. He answered the call to s...

DEAR ABBY: “Missing My Cat in Georgia” (June 20) was told by his Catholic friend that his cat wouldn’t be joining him in the afterlife. I have been an ordained pastor for 27 years. Last summer my cat,...

• Roscoe Lions Club meeting, Allenport Marina, 6 p.m. • U.S. Steel Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees Chapter 15-7 meeting, Local 2227 United Steelworkers Hall, 1301 Philip Murray Road, West...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just got promoted to senior manager at the finance firm where I work. The company is less than five years old, and, although it has been successful, there’s still a lot to be done to...

DEAR ABBY: I have been talking to a man for a little more than a year. Things are wonderful between us, but he doesn’t seem to want to make a commitment. It’s not that I feel he’s using me for sex, be...

The Carrie B. Hill Mission of the St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, will be observe its Annual Day during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. The theme this year is “Gifted to Serve....

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s uncle died by suicide in his home six months ago. It was a shock to the entire family. Since the funeral, we have helped to settle his affairs, including cleaning out his home ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: When the pandemic hit, I gained over 45 pounds. This change was quite noticeable on my body, especially since I am only about 5’2”. My boyfriend, a fitness trainer, has never given me ...

• Outreach car wash, held by Free Indeed Ministry, Dierkens Pharmacy, across from Sheetz, Monongahela, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Food pantry, no income requirement, (free produce, dry food and meats) St. Pa...

Honey & Pap’s BBQ will join the Autumn on the Avenue event in North Belle Vernon. The barbecue will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Post 659, 820 Broad Ave. The menu will inc...

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

The following were shelved at the Monongahela Area Library from May to August: Edwina Valdiserri “The Girl in Question” by Tess Sharp and “The Last Love Song” by Kalie Holford, presented by Scott and ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a 35-year-old man who recently decided to get a nose job after years of feeling insecure about my appearance. Growing up, I was always self-conscious about my nose; it was large, a...

DEAR ABBY: I have been in love with a married man for more than 16 years. It started before he married, but I was married at the time, so he married her. He always told me he wouldn’t leave his wife, ...

An oldies dance with music provided by DJ Dennis Wince will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Belle Vernon Moose, 1026 Broad Ave., North Belle Vernon. Members and guests are welcome. St. Paul Ba...

• Fundraiser to benefit veterans (DJ, basket auction, cake wheel, games of chance, drink specials) Charleroi American Legion Post 22, 234 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, 7 p.m. • All sweaters and sweatsh...

The Monongahela Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met at the Mingo Creek Tavern in Eighty Four for its September meeting. Eleven members and four guests attended. Everyone paid...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man who is best friends with “Carl,” a man who is straight. We are everything you’d expect of a normal friendship. On a surface level, there is no difference. He goes well out of ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I accidentally discovered through a viral TikTok video that my childhood friend has been using my personal stories and experiences as material for her stand-up comedy routine. We used ...

• American Red Cross blood drive, Turkeytown Fire Hall, Huntingdon Place Social Hall, 90 Supervisors Drive, West Newton, noon to 5 p.m. For an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.o...