Daughter’s boyfriend is in no hurry to grow up
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July 29, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a daughter, “Liz,” who is our life. She’s 28 and a nurse. Her boyfriend, “Owen,” used to be a heavy cannabis user. My wife suspects he still uses it when he gets “stresse...
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Anything Goes Book Club to meet Tuesday
July 27, 2024
The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet 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 drinkers...
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July 27, 2024
• Car show, Victory Hill Social Club, 25 Jones Lane, Monongahela, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., entry fee, $5. • Fun to be a Kid Day, (all kids receive a T-shirt and lunch. There will be train rides, face painti...
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July 27, 2024
• “Calling all Superheroes” vacation Bible school begins, Peace Lutheran Church, 641 Zimmer Hill Road, Greenock, 6 to 8:30 p.m. • Washington Township Seniors meeting, Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Ro...
NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY
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July 27, 2024
Diabetes, obesity and thyroid disease topics of next Innovations in Medicine Programming at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Innovations in Medicine, the community programming that Penn Highlands Mon Valley ...
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July 26, 2024
The following students have completed requirements for graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as of May 2024: ALLEGHENY COUNTY Clairton Autumn Regina Eckley, Bachelor of Science in nursing...
Valley Garden Club
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
July 26, 2024
“Let’s Party” was the theme of Valley Garden Club’s biannual Standard Flower Show July 11 at the Mon Valley YMCA in Carroll Township. Valley Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs Inc., Cent...
Mother uses social media to disparage her children
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July 26, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My mother is toxic. She had a terrible childhood, and she takes it out on me and my younger siblings. I live far away; they live in the same town as she does. If they don’t drop everything ...
Housewife contemplates reentry into workforce
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
July 26, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: At 36, after I’ve spent 10 years as a devoted housewife and raising our three boys, my husband’s recent job loss due to health-related issues has brought us to a crossroads: How can I ...
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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...