Relative’s behavior turned family against her
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November 8, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My niece-in-law, “Justine,” is a few years younger than my husband and I. We have been best friends for the last 25 years. She’s 55 and divorced, with a grown daughter but no man in her lif...
Dear old dad tells relatives he’s been cut off by son
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November 7, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My father and I have had a contentious relationship since I was a teenager. Despite being raised in his house, my values are different from his, and he takes it personally. I left home as s...
Dad doesn’t approve of child’s job opportunity
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
November 7, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently got into a heated argument with my dad, and it’s been bothering me ever since. The fight started when I told him I wanted to move to a different city for a job opportunity. ...
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November 7, 2025
• Mon Valley Veterans Day Parade, lineup 10:30 a.m. at Stockdale Fire Hall, parade starts at noon. • Saints Joachim and Anne Holy Name Society meeting for recitation of the rosary, East Fifth Avenue a...
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Donora legion to meet Wednesday
November 7, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Borough, will host a Veterans Day bingo on Sunday at Queen of the Rosary Social Hall, 530 Michigan Ave., Glassport. Doors will open...
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Center in the
November 7, 2025
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
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November 7, 2025
For the MVI Penn Highlands Healthcare kicked off its Annual Giving Campaign at Penn Highlands Mon Valley this week. The campaign is dedicated to Cancer Care — ensuring funding for hope and healing. Wi...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
November 7, 2025
The Charleroi Area Goldenagers met Oct. 2 at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services (SPHS) building in Charleroi with 65 members in attendance. Members were welcomed by President Sam Marraccini,...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
November 7, 2025
The monthly luncheon of the Elizabeth Township Seniors will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Butler’s Golf Course banquet room, 800 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth. Thanksgiving fare will be served at approxima...
Greenock UM church to welcome bishop for 175th anniversary
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November 6, 2025
For the MVI Greenock United Methodist Church will welcome Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball to help celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary in Elizabeth Township. Bishop Steiner Ball will offer the message ...
On the road to Vysne Remety
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GUEST COLUMN
November 6, 2025
After five exciting days in Pilsen in the Czech Republic for the 80th Anniversary Liberation Festival and honoring the three men from Donora who took part in the liberation in 1945, the first part of ...
In-laws’ open-door policy creates tension for newcomer
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November 6, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are celebrating our second anniversary. For the most part, we’re very happy. He’s the best friend I’ve ever had. The problem is his family. They’re wonderful people who hav...
Train mix-up makes friend late for plans
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
November 6, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My friends and I made plans to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art last weekend to visit the rooftop before it closed (not just for the season, but for the next five years due to upco...
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November 6, 2025
• Veterans appreciation breakfast, Charleroi Area School District gymnasium, 75 Fecsen Drive, across from the elementary center, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Following breakfast, all veterans and spouses are invite...
NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY
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November 6, 2025
The next Innovations in Medicine program at Penn Highlands Mon Valley will feature Dr. Thomas Sisk, a family medicine physician at Mon-Vale Primary Care Practices Inc., at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Anthon...
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Rostraver Lions’ last barbecue of year will honor veterans
November 6, 2025
The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., will hold a Bags for Books: Library Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Call 724-258-5409 to place a lunch order by Friday. The $10 lunch features a ham or turk...
Student fears sexuality could be at odds with family’s beliefs
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November 5, 2025
DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my family (with modest success) that I’m asexual. I overhear conversations my parents have been having with my older siblings on t...
Group chat argument spreads to real life
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
November 5, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend is upset with me because I didn’t defend her during a heated argument in a group chat with some of our mutual friends. I didn’t feel I should get involved. The conversation h...
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November 5, 2025
A gospel concert featuring Elvis tribute artist Eddie Steen will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harmony Presbyterian Church, 587 Harmony Church Road, Belle Vernon. Charge is $20 for adults and $10 for ch...
Epiphany Ladies
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
November 5, 2025
The Oct. 14 meeting of Epiphany Ladies of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen was opened with the flag pledge and prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, led by President Sara Stein. Stein welcomed a...