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September 23, 2025
For the MVI Food Helpers announced the return of The Taste Tour of Washington County, a community-driven celebration of global cuisine that brings together the region’s top food and beverage establish...
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September 23, 2025
Apple Fest and Greenock Log House Days will again combine for a popular celebration of food, crafts, vendors, history and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 5 p .m. Saturday in Elizabeth Township. Artists ...
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September 23, 2025
• Bellmar High School Class of 1962 dinner meeting, Belle Tavern (former Sweeney’s), 1713 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township, 6 p.m. • Free prostate cancer education and screening program, Penn Highla...
Western Pa. theaters, museums struggling with funding and audience retention
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September 22, 2025
Trends are positive, but the numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels. By ALEXIS PAPALIA TribLive On stages across Western Pennsylvania, the drama unfolding isn’t only scripted — it’s real. Five ye...
Loving widow ready to move on from her loss
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September 22, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband two months ago after a long, debilitating illness. I loved him very much, and the loss was very difficult, although not unexpected. After his funeral, an old friend called...
Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus seeks singers
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 20, 2025
The Elizabeth Forward area group is preparing for its Christmas concert. The Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus is seeking new members in all voice parts. The choir began in 1972 and has performe...
Rostraver library plans wine-tasting event
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 20, 2025
It will be held Oct. 25, and money raised will also go toward projects at the Smithton branch. Rostraver Public Library will hold a wine-tasting event to raise funds for the facility and its sister br...
Friends squirm out of plans they agreed to
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 20, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My wife and I, along with a few family friends, needed to travel to Canada for a funeral. We decided it would be more economical to drive, so I booked the rental vehicle. Our friends l...
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Sambol’s Bakery to be at Penn Highlands MV
September 20, 2025
The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem drink...
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MONDAY
September 20, 2025
• “A Novel Idea,” Frazier Community Library fall fundraiser (lunch, a “novel” fashion show, flower bar, glass of wine while admiring book-themed tables) St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Social Hal...
Middle-age son refuses to be honest with parents
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September 20, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My son has trouble telling the truth. He was getting up late, dressing for work, leaving and coming back early. When my husband and I asked him about having a job, he said he had one. When ...
Catholic Women’s College Club
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
September 19, 2025
The Catholic Women’s College Club met Sept. 8 at the St. Andrew the Apostle, Donora site, picnic grounds for its first meeting of the 2025-26 year. This year’s officers, President Helen Bednardczyk, V...
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Know the symptoms
September 19, 2025
For the MVI A man falls off of a ladder and hits his head on the ground. A woman is involved in a car accident and her head hits the windshield. A child is hit in the head during a soccer game. What d...
Elderly mom’s change in attitude stumps her family
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September 19, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My mom is in her early 80s. More and more often lately, she seems to be avoiding seeing me and my siblings. It wasn’t always like this. She would let me, my husband and our kids stay with h...
Daughter mad she can’t attend concert with friends
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 19, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My teenage daughter is upset with me because I told her she couldn’t go to a concert with her friends. The show is in a nearby city, and while she insists everyone else’s parents are l...
COFFEE AND CANVAS ON MONDAY
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September 19, 2025
Join Alice at 5:30 p.m. Monday for a Coffee and Canvas class at the West Newton Center for Active Adults, 103 E. Main St. Participants do not have to be a senior to enjoy this class. Cost is $20 and a...
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Phil’s annual car show to be held in West Newton
September 19, 2025
The annual EQT Washington and Greene Counties’ Covered Bridge Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Each festival location w...
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Center in the Woods,
September 19, 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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September 19, 2025
• Mon Valley Pro Wrestling live at the Scottdale Fall Festival, corner of Pittsburgh and Spring streets, Scottdale, 6 p.m. bell time. • Monessen community flea market, corner of Donner and Fifth stree...
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September 18, 2025
• Fish fry, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2, 10 Main St., Belle Vernon, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 724-929-5511. • Belle Vernon Public Library, 505 Speer St., North Belle Vernon, closed to prepare for j...