• California Community Halloween parade, lineup and pre-costume judging at 6 p.m. on Lower Wood Street. Parade, sponsored by the California Volunteer Fire Department, starts at 6:30 p.m. • Charleroi H...

Today in history: Today is Monday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2026. There are 66 days left in the year. On October 26, 1881, four lawmen, including Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, exchanged gunfire with f...

Happy Birthday: Underestimation or overestimation will leave you questioning your future. Emotions are stirred up this year, and relationships will command attention. Weighing the pros and cons of sit...

DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of a beautiful 30-year-old son, “Caleb,” who’s married, employed and happy. We have a close relationship, and he thinks Mom and Dad (married 35 years) are awesome. He was al...

DEAR ABBY: A friend’s wife’s elderly biological father was killed in a one-car auto accident recently. She had been estranged from him for as long as I can remember (more than 30 years?) and told me o...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My brother-in-law got caught cheating on his wife, and my husband is defending his brother’s actions. This has made me question my husband’s values. If he is defending his brother for ...

Happy Birthday: Acting authentically but mindfully will help you resolve unfinished business. You may not welcome change, but it can help you alleviate situations that are holding you back or costing ...

Happy Birthday: Observing things will lead to better choices. Distance yourself from distractions that can end up costing you money or your reputation. Use your time and skills to benefit you. Offer a...

Today in history: Today is Saturday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2026. There are 68 days left in the year. On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations formally came into existence as the Charter of the United ...

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet noon Tuesday at the McKeesport Area Shared Ministry Beulah Park United Methodist Church campus on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group fo...

• Bingo fundraiser, Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave., doors open at noon, games begin at 1 p.m., $20 admission. • Spaghetti dinner, dine-in or takeout, Lynnwood Lutheran Church, 900 Washington R...

The October meeting of the Catholic Women’s College Club was held Oct. 5 at the St. John XXIII Parish Hall in Finleyville. Prior to the meeting, the members met at the church. The rosary was recited b...

Today in history: Today is Friday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2026. There are 69 days left in the year. On Oct. 23, 1983, 241 U.S. service members, most of them Marines, were killed in a suicide truck-...

When plants die, we automatically assume we’re responsible. Sometimes, we are. But what we might not realize is that, like all living things, plants have a lifespan, and sometimes their time is simply...

The 44th annual Carpatho-Rusyn Celebration is set for noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Church Social Hall, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown. Divine Liturgy for the day will be at 9 a.m. Doors w...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.) Center in the Woods, Center on the Hill, Donora, Monongahela, Perryopolis and Riverside Place Monday...

Happy Birthday: Follow your intuition when dealing with professional, financial or minor medical issues, but research will serve you better when it comes to domestic matters, helping others or taking ...

DEAR ABBY: Our 24-year-old daughter, “Becca,” and her 26-yearold boyfriend, “Jason,” (the father of our 7-year-old granddaughter) recently bought a home. Jason works only part time — if he works at al...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I had surgery to remove a bunion from my foot a week ago, and my boss already wants me to come back into work. I work an office job that can be done from home easily, so I thought that...

The annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lynnwood Lutheran Church, 900 Washington Road, Belle Vernon. Homemade sauce and meatballs will be served with spaghett...