In today’s world we are constantly reminded of “things of this world” and the dangerous control that it has on our psyche, our relationships, and our own self-love. But as Romans 12:2 tells us: “Do no...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I married 20 years ago. We have a blended family of eight kids, but it’s just us now. Our kids are scattered across the country. Over all these 20 years, we have never taken ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently started dating someone who’s great in almost every way, but there’s one issue that’s starting to bother me: He’s constantly on his phone when we’re together. Whether we’re o...

Not so many years ago, a typical advent calendar was a basic cardboard box containing some chocolates or other candies behind little daily windows. Today, advent calendars have evolved into creatively...

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

The Monongahela Rotary announced Ringgold High School students Korben Andrews and Leah Pounds as its November students of the month. Submitted

• Photo with Santa, Pet Supplies Plus, 101 Sara Way, Rostraver Township, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $15 each. Proceeds will benefit Mon Valley Paws. • Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Club holiday open house...

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Monessen 776 met Nov. 18 in the Epiphany Church Hall in Monessen. The rosary was led by Regent Debbie Genemore in memory of deceased members. A 2025 memorial s...

Sambol’s will be at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. They will be selling hot dogs, hot and sweet sausage, hoagies, coo...

Family Features Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner with friends or a full-blown holiday gathering, preparing your home for guests doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little organization and a few ...

Metro Creative Services The sights and sounds of the holiday season help to make this a special time of year that people look forward to. With its magical moments and opportunities to gather with fami...

Ham and cheese puffs 1 package thinly sliced deli ham chopped 1 small onion chopped 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tube (8 oz.) crescent r...

Metro Creative Services Food-related gifts are popular come the holiday season. According to Packaged Facts’ November-December 2023 report on consumer and corporate food gifting in the United States, ...

Cherry chocolate cake 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) softened 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, light 4 eggs 1 tablespoon cherry extract 2 cups of flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon...

If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There’s lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in your life. You could always spl...

Metro Creative Services The holiday season is a busy time of year. From holiday shopping to readying the home for guests, there’s no shortage of things to accomplish in a relatively brief amount of ti...

Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should be: Know their favorite artists? Simply buy them an album on the physical medium of their choice. But how can you be certain they don’...

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, unless you want to find the perfect gifts for tech lovers. There’s a lot of slop to sift through as we get closer to the holidays, many intere...

Challenge yourself. Put your energy to work for you, and something good will unfold. Transform your surroundings into a haven of comfort, where you can spend time pursuing hobbies you enjoy or enterta...

Emotions will surface quickly when dealing with associates, authority figures and agencies that can disrupt your life. Be patient, and refrain from neglecting your responsibilities. You stand to gain ...