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September 19, 2026
The fourth annual F&N Auto Repair/Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 car show set for Sunday has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Pirohi sale being held at St. John the Baptist St. John t...
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MONDAY
September 19, 2026
• EQT Washington and Greene counties covered bridge festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The festival is held rain or shine. To see a full list of the participating covered-brid...
Washington County Senior Expo returns at new location
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September 19, 2026
For the MVI Area residents age 55 and older and their families will have a chance to connect with more than 100 local agencies, businesses and organizations when the 2026 Washington County Senior Expo...
Valley writer publishes first book to help those with mental illness
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September 19, 2026
“God, Help My Madness” shares a story of faith, trauma and the fight to survive. For the MVI Valley resident Jill Runfola reflects on childhood abuse, mental health struggles and spiritual hardship in...
How volunteering benefits seniors’ mental health
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September 19, 2026
Metro Creative Services Seniors are vulnerable to mental health issues. The World Health Organization says around one in five older adults experience psychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety, an...
Tensions rise after workplace romance breakup
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September 19, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 40s. A woman and I had a relationship that ended badly. We met on the job, though we work in different departments. Everyone knows about our previous relationship, and it i...
Fashion student worried about being rude
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 19, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I moved away from my small town in Ohio to go to fashion school in New York City. When I was out and about, a girl stopped me at the train station and asked me who I was. When I confir...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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September 18, 2026
Today in history: Today is Friday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2026. There are 104 days left in the year. On Sept. 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a towering cham - pion of women's...
Adding mini clover to grass seed creates a green, hardy, drought-tolerant lawn
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By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press 
September 18, 2026
Would you like a lawn that grows well in full sun or part shade, requires little or no watering, chokes out weeds, never needs fertilizer and stays green all summer, even when exposed to dog urine? Ha...
Friday, September 18, 2026
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September 18, 2026
Happy Birthday: Lower your spending and optimize your earning potential. Have patience when dealing with others, and take on only what you can handle. Don’t let the changes unfolding around you put a ...
Friend grows distant after personal struggle
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September 18, 2026
DEAR ABBY: A dear friend of 10 years experienced a severe mental health crisis. I did my best to reach out to her, but she pushed me away and flaked on plans and important events at the last minute at...
Daughter’s roommate won’t reciprocate kindness
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 18, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter is going through a lot of drama with her postgrad roommate, and I don’t know how to help her. My daughter has gone above and beyond to help her roommate adjust to living in...
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Center in the Woods,
September 18, 2026
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
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September 18, 2026
• Donora’s 125 anniversary Parade and Summer Bash, (food vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, kids’ activities, petting zoo, pony rides, parade at 5 p.m.) Fifth through Seventh streets on McKean A...
‘A Taste of Serbia in Mckeesport
Around The Valley, Features
September 18, 2026
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 901 Hartman St., McKeesport, will host its seventh annual Serb-Fest, “A Taste of Serbia” from 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 2 and noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 3. The festival celebrates th...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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September 17, 2026
Today in history: Today is Thursday, Sept. 17, the 260th day of 2026. There are 105 days left in the year. On Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed by a majori...
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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September 17, 2026
Happy Birthday: Put your differences and emotions aside, and be detailed and realistic regarding matters of importance this year. How you divide your time and the effort you put in will be what count ...
Hornswoggled husband prepares to cast wife aside
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September 17, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband (80) and I (72) have been married 25 years. This is the second marriage for both of us. Until three years ago, I felt I had a wonderful relationship with his family, so it’s hard...
Employee worried about being overlooked
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 17, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: Over the years, I have become extremely specific with my scheduling, which encouraged me to also become extremely efficient at work. I try to get all my work done within work hours. I ...