DEAR HARRIETTE: I am struggling with social media. I am making a career pivot, so it is a beautiful time for me as I make new discoveries and explore new skills, but it is also a scary and intimidatin...

The Charleroi American Legion will host its third Sunday bingo at 1 p.m. June 21 at the legion hall, 234 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. The bingo packet is $20. A free Father’s Day fishing derby will be...

• Juneteenth celebration in McKeesport, NAACP McKeesport Unit 2269 “Black and Gold Excellence Cabaret,” McKeesport Palisades, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. To register, call 412-848-5604 or email naacpmck2269@gma...

• Mike Kelemen Memorial Cornhole Tournament, Herman Mihalich River Launch Park, Monongahela Street, Monessen, two-person teams, $50 per team, food vendor by Bird Dog’s BBQ, registration at noon, event...

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce attended a record breaking ribbon-cutting at It’s Totally You! Residents came out in record numbers to support Lisa Benyak and her staff at their new locati...

The Renzie Market will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m Thursday at Renziehausen Park’s Andrew Jakomas Blue Top Pavilion, 1635 Arboretum Drive, McKeesport. Local vendors, small businesses and nonprofit...

Today in history: Today is Wednesday, June 17, the 168th day of 2026. There are 197 days left in the year. On June 17, 1994, after leading police on a slowspeed chase on Southern California freeways, ...

Happy Birthday: Change will tempt you this year, but don’t let it cost you. Do the legwork, talk less, do more and choose to simplify your routine instead of exhausting yourself on things that don’t o...

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 31 years died suddenly five years ago. Our family — four kids, six grandkids — was devastated. We still haven’t recovered. We used to be a happy bunch, spending time at the la...

DEAR HARRIETTE: As my parents get older, they are focusing more on organizing their affairs and estate planning. With that comes some tough decisions. I am the oldest of four children, and naturally, ...

Attorney Lisa Buday hosts an annual fundraiser birthday party for her cat Oliver in California, Pa. For the MVI The community is invited to gather for a special celebration and fundraiser honoring Oli...

• Elizabeth Forward High School Class of 1971 55-year reunion planning meeting, Carriage Inn, 1601 Lovedale Road, Elizabeth Township, noon. • All men’s clothing is 50% off, California United Methodist...

The Monessen Public Library will be closed on Thursday in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. The library is also closed on Fridays. Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Th...

The Italian Society of Mutual Aid (ISMA) club in Monessen presented two scholarships to Monessen High School graduates. Shown during the scholarship check presentations and dinner, from left, are ISMA...

Today in history: Today is Tuesday, June 16, the 167th day of 2026. There are 198 days left in the year. On June 16, 1963, the world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launch...

The following students were named to the fourth-quarter honor roll of the 2025-26 year at Charleroi Area Middle School: Grade 8 Highest honors Ernest Ananto, Scott Baker, Charlemagne Charlite, Julie D...

Aidan Shetterly of Perryopolis graduated with the spring 2026 class from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering and a Bachelor of Manage...

Happy Birthday: Strive to make a difference in your life this year. Put your energy into going through the proper channels to bring about the changes you want to make. Preparation is essential if you ...

DEAR ABBY: I invited a friend, “Sybil,” to dinner at a fine dining, special occasion restaurant to celebrate her birthday. About a month before, I called to say I had also asked someone else to join u...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My closest cousin recently passed away due to her age. It was a big shock to the entire family. Growing up, she always made me feel welcomed on her side of the family, took time to sho...