Today in history: Today is Friday, Sept. 11, the 254th day of 2026. There are 111 days left in the year. • In 1814, an American fleet scored a decisive victory over the British in the Battle of Lake C...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 14-year-old nephew’s teeth are rotting, and my brother and sister-in-law are choosing to ignore it instead of taking him to the dentist. My nephew had poor dental hygiene growing up...

Happy Birthday: Pitch in and help, and the rewards will surpass your expectations. You’ll discover people and organizations that you can relate to and projects that encourage you to make exciting deci...

DEAR ABBY: My friend “Ben” and I had many ups and downs in our 30-year friendship. Three years ago, we had one of our periodic blowouts and stopped speaking. I found out recently that he passed away a...

• Victory March for Jesus, with luncheon following, Orchard Christian Fellowship Sanctuary, 721 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen, 10:30 a.m. • Music in the Park final concert, with Sky Pilot, Monessen City ...

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

The 15th annual Joan Burns Kane Foundation Fun Walk 4 Kane will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Kane Regional Center McKeesport, 100 Ninth Ave., McKeesport. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by...

Smokes billows from the World Trade Center towers in New York Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, after two aircraft hit the upper floors of the buildings. The Empire State Building is in the foreground. AP

Happy Birthday: Decide what it is you want and need before you take flight. A change at the wrong moment in time can set you back or damage your reputation. If something is a struggle or causing emoti...

DEAR ABBY: I have a younger brother who has moved back to the area where the rest of our siblings live. He went for 30 years without keeping in close contact with anyone during that time. He’s the you...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I had an amazing date with someone who’s been interested in me for some time now. I was too scared to agree to a date before as I am only about one year out from getting divorced. My d...

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2025. There are 112 days left in the year. On Sept. 10, 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on the nomination of Clarenc...

The Elizabeth Rotary Club recently installed new officers with a pinning ceremony conducted by Rotary District 7305 Assistant District Gov. Lisa Winkleblech Hurley, who also shared updates on upcoming...

Christ Lutheran Church of West Newton, 302 Vine St., West Newton, is holding a rummage sale in conjunction with the West Newton Community Festival this weekend. The early bird sale is set for 9 a.m. t...

• 9/11 25th anniversary remembrance, Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, 6 p.m. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 212, Donora, meeting, at the post, Meldon Avenue, Donora, 6:45...

Happy Birthday: Your timing will require fine-tuning, but once you are in sync, everything will fall into place. Take care of matters that have an expiration date first, then proceed to getting your m...

DEAR ABBY: I’m in love with an older woman. I’m 41, and she is about 35 years older. I have known her since I was a kid. She’s the reason I always dated older women. I want to tell her how I feel, but...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I wanted to do something special for my mom, so I decided to surprise her with a vacation for her birthday. She loves to travel, so I thought it’d be a nice opportunity for the two of ...

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2026. There are 113 days left in the year. On Sept. 9, 1971, prisoners seized control of the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facilit...

• West Newton night market, Bloom Brew Tap Room, 123 Water St., West Newton, 5 to 9 p.m.