ROME (AP) — Archaeologists in Pompeii, the ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, have unveiled the partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling vault of a banquet hall featuring ...

DEAR ABBY: After a fouryear battle with cancer, my husband of 27 years passed away. After his death, I was contacted by a guy I had been involved with 40 years before. He said he wanted me to know tha...

CLAIRTON Fernando Jimenez to Rose Makar at 1226 Worthington Ave. for $72,908. DRAVOSBURG Rose Savage to David Jancic at Laura Ave. for $45,000. Michelle Zucatti to Matthew Lukasiewicz and Matthew Komo...

• Washington Township Seniors meeting, Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Road, Washington Township, 6 p.m. • Bingo, Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Road, Washington Township, 10 a.m. • Bingo, Washington T...

Happy Birthday: Let go of negativity, and focus on the possibilities. Life is about living, not hanging on to the past. Separate the good from the bad, learn your lessons as you go and make progress t...

Like most gardeners, I occasionally stumble upon fruits and flowers that resemble something else. But a naked man was not on my botanical bingo card. Sure, tomatoes can be mischievous, taking on the s...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 11 years and have two children. When we met, he worked two union jobs, paid his bills, saved his money and took care of his mother and grandmother whe...

DONNAS, Italy (AP) — The iridescent green beetles native to Japan have become a growing menace in Italy, swarming through orchards and vineyards and leaving behind devastating lattice patterns in leav...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a gay man who’s been in a relationship for two and a half years. My partner is definitely a great match for me. He recently asked to meet my parents, expressing his desire to get ...

Today in History: Today is Friday, July 24, the 205th day of 2026. There are 160 days left in the year. On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts — two of whom were the first humans to set foot on th...

• Men’s breakfast, Bible Chapel, 203 Johnson Ave., Belle Vernon, 10 a.m. • Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest Parade, 5 p.m. The band Old Skool will also perform at 8 p.m. • Dine and Donate for Mon Valley ...

A car and motorcycle show will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the James C. Ford Post 949 American Legion, 1938 Route 2023, Monongahela. Vehicle entry is $7. Penn Highlands MV lists next week’s ...

The 71st annual Staffen reunion was held July 18 at the River Hill Church of Christ in Monongahela. The venue was changed due to the weather. There were 75 in attendance. Jeremy Bonnell gave the bless...

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

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Adam,” and I have been together for four years. We are very much in love and share similar views on most things. We agree that a marriage license is just a piece of paper and...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I think my sister hates me. I’m in college right now, and my sister just finished her freshman year of high school. When I was away from home, she made new friends and started getting ...

Happy Birthday: Speak from the heart, and you’ll appeal to those who can help with your concerns. Personal and home improvements will turn out positively if you think matters through, stick to your bu...

Today is Thursday, July 23, the 204th day of 2026. There are 161 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight: On July 23, 1967, deadly rioting erupted in Detroit as an early morning police raid on an unl...

St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, will hold its monthly food distribution from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (or until food is gone) Friday. Proof of income, documentation or identificati...

The Valley Garden Club is announcing the selection of Ava Dixon of Belle Vernon as its 2026 scholarship winner. Ava will receive a $1,500 award to support her continued education in the field of botan...