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First Church of God to hold vacation Bible school
July 10, 2026
Sambol’s will be selling sandwiches, hot dogs, hot and sweet sausage, cookies, candy, chocolates, lady locks and more from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Cou...
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Center in the Woods,
July 10, 2026
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
TODAY IN HISTORY
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July 9, 2026
Today in History: Today is Thursday, July 9, the 190th day of 2026. There are 175 days left in the year. On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship...
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July 9, 2026
The following students were named to the 202526 fourth-quarter honor roll at Belle Vernon Area High School: Grade 12 Highest honors Emmanuel Accelin, Jackson Crawford Alexander, Sean Nicholas Allshous...
Elderly father is keen to hit the open road
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July 9, 2026
DEAR ABBY: At 82, my father continues to live alone and unassisted. He’s generally in good health but is starting to recognize that he won’t be forever. One thing he really wants to do while he still ...
Parent skeptical of daughter’s use of a matchmaker
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
July 9, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter just told me she’s spent thousands of dollars on a matchmaker to help her with her love life. I can’t seem to understand why she would do such a thing. My daughter is beaut...
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026
Happy Birthday: Communication and observation will help you read the room better this year. Step outside your comfort zone and be the one to make a difference. Lead the way to hope and a better future...
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July 9, 2026
• St. Spyridon’s Savor the Flavors of Greece (live music and Greek dancers, sounds of Filarakia, Greek dishes, beer and pastries) St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen, 11 a.m....
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Bellmar Class of ’66 to meet for lunch
July 9, 2026
The Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission board of directors will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at 1200 Maronda Way, Monessen. For more information, call 724-2432220. Bellmar High School Class of 1966 will...
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Venetia students graduate from University of Alabama
July 9, 2026
The following students graduated during spring commencement at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio: • Gina Egidi of Smithton • Hailey Pearson of Venetia Local students named to Millersville University dean...
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July 9, 2026
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Thomas Jon Jenkins, 53, of Belle Vernon and Abigail Jo Walters, 43, Morgantown, W.Va. • Tyler Andr...
Annita Garibaldi Society
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
July 9, 2026
Embracing a “day at the beach” theme, the June meeting of the Annita Garibaldi Society was held on June 11. President Janet Strahosky reported that all current officers were willing to remain in their...
Pop Up and Play in McKeesport
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July 8, 2026
McKeesport’s neighborhood Pop Up and Play tradition continues this month with events at Riverview playground from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 6 to 8 p.m. July 23 at the Christy Park Playground. Acti...
CANCER
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July 8, 2026
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Consider your options and what the pros and cons are. Let your emotions filter through consequences and what’s worth it to you and what isn’t. Stretch your imagination. LEO...
Computer repair leads to upsetting discovery
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July 8, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for three years. She asked me to fix her old computer. As I was doing that, I saw emails from her ex, “Doug,” dated a few months before our wedding. They star...
Sewing enthusiast wants to make hobby a business
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
July 8, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have always liked to experiment with sewing my own garments. In my culture, it is common for people to make their own clothes or at least be able to repair what they buy. As time goe...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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July 8, 2026
Today in History: Today is Tuesday, July 8, the 189th day of 2025. There are 176 days left in the year. On July 8, 2018, divers rescued four of the 12 boys who had been trapped in a flooded cave in no...
CD of A Monessen Court 776
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July 8, 2026
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Monessen Court 776 met June 16 at the Epiphany Church Hall of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Monessen. Installation of officers was conducted by District Deputy Lara...
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VFW Post 1409 to meet Monday
July 8, 2026
The Rostraver Township Lions will hold a drive-through only barbecue from 11 a.m. to sellout Saturday at the Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services parking lot, 1751 Rostraver Road. The dinners (chic...
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July 8, 2026
• Mad Science program “Dinosaurs,” Community Bank Park, 702 Graham St., North Belle Vernon, for children pre-K to grade 2, 11 a.m., hosted by the Belle Vernon Public Library. To register, call 724929-...