• First of two-day “Let Freedom Ring” old-fashioned hometown celebration for America’s 250th birthday, Veterans Memorial Park, 139 Main St., Belle Vernon, featuring an outdoor movie screening of “The ...

The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing that the city’s Kennywood picnics will continue in 2026. The picnic day will be held Aug. 5. Tickets, at $35, are on sale at Cox Market, Monongah...

This month I wanted to talk about something from my heart rather than specifically a wellness topic. What’s everybody stressed about? Why are there fights in the streets, a high consumption of anxiety...

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, July 1, the 182 day of 2026. There are 183 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight: On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain as t...

The Mon Valley Paws July sponsor of the month is AMF Bowling in Rostraver Township. Shown, from left, are Evelyn Yatchyshyn (holding Blue) and AMF Lanes district manager Gil Gaugler. The mission of Mo...

Belle Vernon Borough is hosting a two-day, “Let Freedom Ring” old-fashioned hometown celebration for America’s 250th birthday on Friday and Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park, 139 Main St., Belle Vern...

• Sounds like Summer free concert with the EZ Action band, Plum Street, Elizabeth, 6 p.m. • All clothing 25 cents each, California United Methodist Church, care and share thrift shop, 227 Third St., 6...

The following local students were named to the president’s and dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester at Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pa: President’s list Melissa Malackany, White Oak, crimina...

By LARRY GILBERT For the MVI Late in the afternoon of July 2, 1863, as the Battle of Gettysburg roared into its second day, a group of young men from Elizabeth Township found themselves in the middle ...

By the MVI Pull up a lawn chair, it’s time to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and watch some fireworks. Many community celebrations are planned around the Mon Valley to not only celebrate the Fo...

Today is Tuesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2026. There are 184 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight: On June 30, 1934, Adolf Hitler launched his “blood purge” of political and military rivals in ...

DEAR ABBY: I don’t care for my son’s girlfriend, “Trish,” and he knows it. He seems to date needy women. It may boost his ego, but it doesn’t reflect well on the young lady. Our initial encounter with...

WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1976’s “ Rocky,” heavyweight champion Apollo Creed arrives for the title fight dressed as George Washington, reenacting the crossing of the Delaware as models costumed as the Stat...

Happy Birthday: Apply discipline where it’s needed. Focus on what inspires you, and search for an outlet that fits your style and plans. Pour your energy into initiating changes that are most likely t...

By S. BETH LICCIARDELLO Recording Secretary, Monongahela Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Recently, I was given the task of finding the oldest flag in the area whe...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am new to dating and honestly feel at a loss. I’m a male college student who has never had a real relationship. I feel like I let things slide in the pursuit of forming a relationshi...

Metro Creative Services The Declaration of Independence is a document that indicates the founding principles of the United States of America. The declaration was issued by the Continental Congress on ...

By TIFFANY MILLER Feature Impact The cruise industry is not waiting for travelers to come around. By most measures, they already have. A projected 21.7 million Americans are expected to cruise in 2026...

Metro Creative Services The year the United States came to be was an interesting time to be alive, particularly for those living in colonial America. The American Revolutionary War began in 1776, and ...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Paper, the traditional gift for marking a couple’s first year of marriage, also is a great choice for 250th anniversaries — especially when filling a time capsule celebrating Amer...