The following were shelved in April at the Monongahela Area Library: Judith P. DeBerardinis “Atlas of Botany: An Exploration of Plants Across Time and Around the World” by DK Publishing, “Built on Tra...

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Colt-Hunter Harley Hall, 22, and Riley Elizabeth Bedner, 20, both of Monessen • Stephen Christophe...

For the MVI Heritage Community Initiatives is now accepting applications for its annual courtesy card program, which provides eligible nonprofits, schools, and government-affiliated organizations publ...

• Stan Gordon, cryptozoologist, will present the “Kecksburg Incident,” Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave., 1 to 3 p.m. The program is free of charge and is first come, first seated. • Monongahel...

Rostraver High School Class of 1959 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Randall’s Restaurant in Perryopolis. The Donora Public Library board of directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the...

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

The following local students were named to the 2026 spring-semester president’s and dean’s list at Community College of Beaver County, Monaca. President’s list • Amanda DeDominicis, Ellsworth Dean’s l...

The annual Strawberry Festival at Mt. Vernon Church, 2200 Greenock Buena Vista Rd., Elizabeth Township, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. June 6. Featuring delicious dishes made with fresh strawberries gr...

The monthly meeting of Valley Garden Club was held May 14 at Lynnwood Lutheran Church in Belle Vernon. Twenty members were in attendance. President Roxanne Huss presided and led the flag pledge. The f...

Today is Thursday, Today is May 28, the 148th day of 2026. There are 217 days left in the year. On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced nearly 50,000 Nati...

Happy Birthday: It’s a great time to learn something new or to develop a hobby that has the potential to bring in additional income, lead to a better social life or offer you the self-satisfaction and...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I know a guy from work I’ll call “Jon.” His girlfriend comes over whenever he does. She doesn’t seem at all interested in being my friend, but she talks to my husband for hou...

More than 2,800 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania Western University campuses in California, Clarion, Edinboro, and Global Online have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester, ...

The Rotary Club of Monongahela has announced the final Ringgold High School students of the month for the 2025-26 school year. Shown, from left, are May students Anthony Koziel and Miranda Santina. Su...

• All shoes are buy one, get one free, California United Methodist Church care and share thrift shop, 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center golf c...

A Feast Day Liturgy will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Charleroi. A small luncheon meal will follow. U.S. Steel Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees Chapter...

The Renzie Market is back for the season. With a new location at the Andrew Jakomas Blue Top Pavilion at Renziehausen Park, the market will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each ...

Today is Wednesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2026. There are 218 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 27, 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin Cou...

Happy Birthday: Set yourself up for success. Step outside your comfort zone, initiate change and let your creative imagination lead the way. Turn your talents into something marketable, and discover t...

DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, after our family gathering for Christmas, my brother-in-law sent me a message saying I looked “sexy” in my sweater. I replied, “thanks.” A year later, at another family gath...