DEAR ABBY: My oldest granddaughter will be looking at colleges soon. My son and her mother are divorced. My parents gave my son (their grandson) money to put away in accounts for his daughters’ colleg...

TODAY IN HISTORY 20 Today is Monday, April 20, the 110th day of 2026. There are 255 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 20, 1999, two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teach...

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, April 18, the 108th day of 2026. There are 257 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 18, 1906, the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history struck San Franc...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister lost her job six months ago and hasn’t been able to find a new one. She worked in tech for 10 years at some great companies, but she hasn’t found any success. She recently as...

You’ll face all-or-nothing situations. Take the time to see all sides of an issue before you make a move. Do some research in order to make wise decisions. Leave nothing to chance; verify facts and do...

Divide your attention between what’s essential and what you favor. Balance and equality are the issues this year and will require a shift to keep every aspect of your life moving smoothly. Revisit you...

DEAR ABBY: How should I handle in-laws who show up three or more hours early for dinner and just sit at the kitchen counter? I have things to do; I don’t have time to entertain them, and I can’t persu...

• Trivia Time, held by Smithton Public Library, Smithton Fire Hall, 600 Center St., 1 to 3 p.m. • Spaghetti dinner, dine-in or takeout, Belle Vernon Moose, 1026 Broad Ave., North Belle Vernon, noon to...

The Friends of the Monessen Public Library will have a meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday at the library, 326 Donner Ave., Monessen. Mystery Most Wanted will present a “Charlie Brown murder mystery” on May 30 a...

• Food bank, Mon Valley Youth and Teen Association Inc., 160 Thompson Ave., Donora, 10 a.m. to noon. • Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association, 559 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver Township, 7:30 ...

Metro Creative Services Routine maintenance is required to ensure the safety and performance of any vehicle. Although vehicle owners have different options when it comes to servicing their cars and tr...

Metro Creative Services Vehicles continue to get more expensive. The automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book indicate the average American car buyer paid $50,080 for a new vehicle in September 2025, wh...

Metro Creative Services A number of factors are involved in keeping a vehicle functioning and looking good. Ensuring a vehicle interior is clean and tidy is easily overlooked, but such efforts can imp...

Metro Creative Services Each component of a vehicle performs an important function that ensures the car runs safely and soundly. A working brake system is vital to vehicle safety, so any issues affect...

Metro Creative Services Inflation has been a hot topic for several years, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas to housing has increased considerably since 2019. Cars are no exception to tha...

Metro Creative Services The allure of the open road compels millions of people to get behind the wheel and set off in the direction of new horizons every year. A freedom of adventure is an inherent tr...

Belle Vernon Area High School has announced the following students were named to the 2025-26 third-quarter honor roll: Grade 12 Highest Honors Jackson Crawford Alexander, Sean Nicholas Allshouse, Hale...

The following students were named to the 2025-26 third grading period honor roll at Geibel Catholic Junior/Senior High School in Connellsville: Grade 12 Highest honors Katelyn Bennett, Marcus Cooper, ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been married to my husband for about 10 years now, and we have two kids together. My husband is a great provider. He is comforting and stable. To maintain our household, he works ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 50 years sits in his chair for hours at a time making online purchases he thinks are a necessity or just plain intriguing. We get two or three packages a day, which usually co...