DEAR ABBY: I was with the same man for 36 years, but I divorced him three years ago because of his gambling problems. We came to this country 27 years ago, and ever since then I have been working and ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man who has been with my husband for more than 30 years. He’s from a different culture, as are our nowgrown adopted children. Most of my family members are religiously and politi...

Wheel, deal and expand your interests. It’s time for you to strive for perfection and to reap the rewards. Embrace what’s in front of you and make the outcome your own. Be bold; act swiftly and precis...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently have become friends with a group of older women. We get along great and have had some wonderful conversations and enjoyable times hanging out together. The thing is, they ha...

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 - B7

The Donora Public Library board of directors will conduct its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 510 Meldon Ave., Donora. The National Alliance on Mental Illness McKeesport...

• Apple Fest and Greenock Log House Days combine for a celebration of food, crafts, vendors, history and entertainment, at the log house and Greenock United Methodist Church, 1213 and 1235 Greenock Bu...

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

Jennifer L. Codeluppi’s portrait of Hazel, a dog rescued now living in a loving home, was selected for the show. For the MVI Professional boutique portrait photographer Jennifer L. Codeluppi, owner of...

The Monongahela Rotary named Isabella Hooper and Andrew Nibbs as its September students of the month. The Ringgold High School seniors were selected by their teachers. Submitted

Monessen Lions Club recently recognized Monessen High School senior Julia Katwaroo as its September student of the month. Julia is the daughter or Jomayra and Prakash Katwaroo. A highest honors studen...

President Sara Stein opened the first meeting of the Epiphany Ladies 202526 organizational year on Sept. 9 at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen by leading members in reciting the flag pledge and...

Friends of the Monessen Public Library recently presented library Director Dave Zilka with a $9,000 donation for programming, books, and general library expenses. Shown, front row, from left, are Zilk...

DEAR ABBY: I was shopping recently and encountered a mother who had her two young children in her cart. One of them was making a loud noise. The mother slapped her hard across the face, yelling, “You’...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m trying to manage my social life as an adult and explore new ways to make friends. I always made friends at school, with kids in my grade or from my classes, but now navigating the ...

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

• Fall decorations 50% off, California United Methodist Church thrift store, 227 Third St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Buying a Home program, held by Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport and Mon Valley Initiat...

DEAR ABBY: My father was a terrible person. He was physically abusive to his wife and kids, and he sexually abused both of my sisters. He was a vicious bully who took every opportunity to humiliate hi...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister recently went through a divorce, and it’s been difficult for her. She has two young kids, and I can see how overwhelmed and stressed she is, trying to juggle her work, taking...