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December 26, 2025
• Food pantry, free produce, dry foods and meats, no income requirements, St. Paul AME Church, 1350 Locust St., McKeesport, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Holiday open house, Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Clu...
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December 26, 2025
Sambol’s will be selling hot dogs, hot and sweet sausage, hoagies, cookies, candy, lady locks and more from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road,...
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Center in the Woods,
December 26, 2025
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
How long is too long for Christmas decorations
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By By MICHELE BROSIUS For the AP 
December 26, 2025
The holiday season sparks lively discussions about traditions and preferences — from pumpkin spice to candy corn and the timing of Christmas decorations. Once the tree is up and the halls are decked, ...
Festive fails: How not to store your holiday decorations
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By By SARITA HARBOUR For the AP 
December 26, 2025
The holiday season brings joy, good times and a flurry of decorations to make your home festive. But once the season ends, it’s time to remove your holiday decor and pack it away for next year. Here a...
Last-minute hosting hacks on a budget
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By By JESSICA HAGGARD For the AP 
December 24, 2025
A recent survey finds a 22% drop in holiday hosting budgets this year as Americans expect the economy to weaken in 2026. Consumers plan to spend less on decor and hosting essentials, and trade elabora...
Mckeesport Middle School band students perform holiday concert
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December 24, 2025
Parents, grandparents, family members and friends of Founders Hall Middle School orchestra and band musicians recently enjoyed “A Winter Celebration” concert at the high school’s auditorium. The sixth...
Frazier students get surprise visitors
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December 24, 2025
Frazier Elementary and Middle School students were greeted by an elf (building substitute teacher Alex Bilohlavek) and Mrs. Claus (Christie Mansberry, food service manager) on Tuesday before their hol...
Sister grows distant after woman moves
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
December 24, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m confused and honestly a little heartbroken. My sister and I grew up incredibly close — practically joined at the hip. We talked every day and leaned on each other for everything, a...
Dinner unexpectedly comes with a show
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December 24, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I’m an active senior man. To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks. I’ve had the same stylist for three years, and we have become good friends, to the poi...
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December 24, 2025
Money and mixed emotions will hold you back. Distance yourself from drama and situations that play on your weaknesses. Say no to interference and yes to following your heart and dreams. It’s time to p...
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December 24, 2025
Pay it down or pay it forward. When staying on top of debt, promises or whatever else you have on your agenda, it’s vital that you don’t ignore what you must do. Take the initiative to tidy up loose e...
Yesteryear: Looking back on Christmases past
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December 24, 2025
Holding his crosier, Pope Paul VI imparts the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the City of Rome and the world) blessing from the central balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica, after having celebrated a solemn open-air ...
How to honor loved ones’ memories during the holidays
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December 24, 2025
Family Features The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection, but it can also bring intense feelings of loss and sadness for those grieving the death of a loved one. To help families honor m...
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White Oak activity group lists January programs
December 24, 2025
Sweets by Lear will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township. Cherry, apple, and sweet potato pies, multiple different cake...
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Criticism of
December 24, 2025
(AP) Auction bidders spent top dollar for some of the final pennies to be circulated in the U.S. before the government ended the cent’s production. The U.S. Mint sold 232 three-cent sets for a whoppin...
YESTERYEAR
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December 24, 2025
In this Dec, 24, 1946, file photo, last minute Christmas Eve shoppers gather in front of Macy’s window display in New York. A $400 million makeover gave New York’s iconic Macy’s store a sleek, new 21s...
Queen Alliquippa Chapter DAR
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
December 24, 2025
The Queen Alliquippa Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its monthly chapter earlier this month with Regent Becky Caliguiri presiding. The meeting was also the chapter’s annual ho...
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DEAN’S LISTS
December 23, 2025
By the MVI Nearly 3,000 undergraduate students at PennWest University have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester, recognizing their outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible ...