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February 4, 2026
• Long Branch Sportsmen’s Club meeting, at the clubhouse, 44 Sphar St., 7:30 p.m. • The Fudge Guy, selling varieties of homemade fudge, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll...
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Frosty Frolic set for
February 4, 2026
The D&D Adventurer’s Guild — The Rowdy Revelers will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela. All returning and new players are welcome for a ni...
LIONS PEACE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
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February 3, 2026
Two students from Saint Sebastian Regional Catholic School in North Belle Vernon were recognized for their participation in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest, sponsored by the Fayette City Washingto...
MVP FEBRUARY SPONSOR OF THE MONTH
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February 3, 2026
The Mon Valley Paws February sponsor of the month is Tregembo Motors in Bentleyville. Shown, from left, are Joe Sopcak and Billie Sue Tregembo (holding Abby). The mission of Mon Valley Paws is to prov...
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Carly Lutz named to dean’s high honors
February 3, 2026
Ava Zimmer of Venetia was named to the 2025 fall-semester dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. Carly Lutz of Finleyville was named to the fall 2025 dean’s high honors list at Marie...
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February 3, 2026
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Jason Lee Bright, 48, of Monongahela and Valerie Anne Delvitto, 46, of Jeannette • Jonathan Barret...
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February 3, 2026
Take your time; look at every angle before you make a move. Having the insight and discipline to slow down and to live in the moment will benefit you over time. Pay attention to your finances, and you...
Man’s mother feels left out of family gatherings
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February 3, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My daughter- in-law, “Louise,” died of cancer five years ago. She was 45; my son, “Pete,” was 48. They’d been married for 15 years and had no children. Three years ago, Pete met “Shelly” th...
Parent considers options after son’s poor decision
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
February 3, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My son moved away a couple of months ago. At the time, he told me that he was able to transfer his job, which would make the move that much more seamless. Last week, he called me to te...
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Fish fries being held at Belle Vernon VFC
February 3, 2026
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church will have a Super Bowl gyro and pastry sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hellenic Center, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen. Cash and credit cards will be the ...
YESTERYEAR
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February 3, 2026
It is usually the famous who do the autographing, but GI’s swarm all over Hells Angels at a U.S. airdrome in England on Feb. 3, 1944, to put their names on the Flying Fortress before its takeoff for t...
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February 3, 2026
• Soup sale, Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, 10:30 a.m. to noon. • The Fudge Guy, selling many varieties of homemade fudge, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country C...
Monday, February 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026
Give yourself as many options as possible. When one door closes, another will open if you are receptive to trying something new. Security will come from your resourcefulness and ability to adapt to th...
Wife discovers abusive husband is planning to go
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February 2, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. He is former military, suffers from PTSD, and has been verbally abusive and controlling since our wedding. I have always worked to support u...
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ASK THE DOCTORS
February 2, 2026
By EVE GLAZIER, M.D., AND ELIZABETH KO, M.D. Dear Doctors: I have Type 2 diabetes, and in the last year, I have had a problem with excessive itching of my feet. A nerve study showed I had good nerves ...
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February 2, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2026. There are 332 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 2, 2013, former Navy SEAL and “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle was fat...
Husband is aware of wife’s secretive comings and goings
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January 31, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My wife of seven years secretly visits her ex-husband on multiple occasions. She visits him with and without his spouse present. However, she forbids me from speaking to or visiting any wom...
Beat the winter blues with these bright cookies
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By By LYNDA BALSLEV TasteFood 
January 31, 2026
Winter is citrus season, so let these orange-infused cookies snap you out of any seasonal doldrums and brighten your day. This recipe is inspired by a favorite orange olive oil cake that is made with ...
The secret to perfect tortiglioni from a 1929 Italian cookbook
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By By ADI BONI Voracious 
January 31, 2026
Every type of pasta has a purpose, and often a sauce to match. This recipe, which comes from the cookbook “The Talisman of Happiness,” matches tortiglioni with peppers and eggplant. Of course, many pa...
Invite these poppers to your next party
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By By LYNDA BALSLEV TasteFood 
January 31, 2026
If you’re looking for fun finger food, these twicebaked mini-potatoes are worth the effort. It takes a little time to assemble these potato poppers, but the good news is that they can be prepared well...