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Young Adult Book Club to meet Saturday
July 26, 2024
Family fun and kids’ games will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Greenock Log House in Elizabeth Township. Experience life as an 18th century family right here in Elizabeth Township, includ...
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Center in the Woods,
July 26, 2024
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
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July 26, 2024
• Christmas in July fundraiser, Kruper Park, 137 First St., Smithton, 3 to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Lt. Wayne S. Forsythe American Legion Post in Smithton, proceeds will support the Rostraver Township Pol...
Longtime relationship may be a lost cause
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July 25, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with “Ben” for 13 years, but I have been to his parents’ home only twice. I really love him. We never go anywhere or do anything together. He has never given m...
Baker seeks ways to foster customer appreciation
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
July 25, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: Today at my bakery, I received a delightful surprise: a box of freshly picked wildflowers left on the doorstep with a card that read, “For the sweetest baker in town.” This unexpected ...
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July 25, 2024
• Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest opens 6 p.m. with a DJ, followed by Totally 80s band at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m., at the Elizabeth Riverfront Park. • Charleroi Area High School Class of 1979 in...
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REUNIONS
July 25, 2024
The 69th annual Staffen reunion was held July 20 at Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver Township. There were 55 in attendance. Beverly Bonnell gave the blessing of the food. Third-generation-family members Vi...
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MV NAACP reviving
July 25, 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...
Room assignments unclear for visiting ‘throuple’
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July 24, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son lives with his two girlfriends, who are also romantically involved with each other. They share a single bedroom. One of them has a baby due this week, and the other has m...
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July 24, 2024
• Day camp for ages 8-18, hosted by Penn State Extension and the City of Monessen, Monessen City Park. The camp will include free hands-on activities and lunch. For an application, contact Karen Cosne...
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July 23, 2024
The following area students were named to the dean’s list of Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a semester grade point...
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July 23, 2024
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Noah Alec Leo Roach, 23, and Emma Lee Curren, 21, both of White Oak • David Michal Gawron, 33, and...
NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE
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July 23, 2024
Penn Highlands Healthcare welcomes triple- board-certified oncologist and hematologist Dr. Rodney Jamil to its medical staff. Jamil joins the team at Penn Highlands Oncology/Hematology, located at 116...
The world’s blue zones: Where people live the longest
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ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
July 23, 2024
Have you ever heard of a blue zone? Blue zones are regions in the world where people are claimed to live longer than average. These regions are associated with lower rates of chronic diseases and a lo...
Online couple prepares to take major step forward
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July 23, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I’m a Chinese man born in the United States. My girlfriend, whom I’ve yet to meet in person, lives in China and is 24 years younger than I am. (I live in California.) We’re awaiting approva...
Workplace crush causes dilemma for new employee
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
July 23, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 26-year-old woman from Cincinnati. I started a new job a few months ago, and I’ve developed a crush on one of my co-workers. He’s kind and funny, and we get along really well. I...
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St. Sebastian holding 3-day Junque sale
July 23, 2024
Bishop Phelan Assembly 911 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of the Mon Valley will hold its monthly meeting for July on Thursday at the Charleroi Knights of Columbus Council Hall in St. Andrew the Ap...
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July 23, 2024
• “How not to be Scammed,” Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, St. Michael Church Archangel Hall, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, 7 p.m. • 21st annual Rostraver Gathering, Rostraver Central Fire Hall...
Make your next family vacation more affordable
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July 23, 2024
Metro Creative Services The cost of everyday items continues to stretch many people’s budgets, even as financial experts note that inflation is cooling off. When individuals feel a pinch in their wall...
Niece keeps boyfriend’s family away from relative
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July 22, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close — doing things together, going on trips, etc. Four years ago, she started dating a guy who think...