TODAY IN HISTORY
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May 23, 2026
Today is Saturday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2026. There are 222 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 23, 1934, bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot to death during a police...
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Monongahela library closed on Monday
May 23, 2026
The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon Tuesday at the McKeesport Area Shared Ministry Beulah Park United Methodist Church campus on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group...
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May 23, 2026
• Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony, Mon Valley Memorial Park, 49 Second Street Extension, Donora, 12:45 p.m. • Finleyville Memorial Day service: 1 p.m., Stone Church Cemetery, 303 Stone Church Road; ...
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May 23, 2026
• Belle Vernon/North Belle Vernon Memorial Day service: 8:40 a.m., Parade beginning at corner of Broad Avenue and Wilson Street, down Broad Avenue to the Belle Vernon Cemetery for 9 a.m. service. • Be...
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May 23, 2026
• Clothes 4U, First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon 9 a.m. to noon. • Pizza/pizza burger sale, Belle Vernon Moose, 1026 Broad Ave., North Belle Vernon, 4 to 7 p.m. • Bingo, Stockd...
Centerville Clinics honors retired executive director Janet Bitonti
Around The Valley, Features
May 22, 2026
For the MVI According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average tenure of a young professional in their first job ranges from just over one year to just under three years. Research also show...
2026 Dr. Charles E. Stacey Scholarship Awarded
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May 22, 2026
The Donora Public Library Board of Directors announced that Ringgold High School senior Andrew Bruce Jr. is the winner of the 2026 Dr. Charles E. Stacey Scholarship for Commuting Students. The award c...
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026
Happy Birthday: Challenge yourself, and you’ll surpass your expectations. It’s time to take a different approach to how you handle your partnerships, investments and choice of entertainment. Broaden y...
Stepmom feels left out of family updates by taciturn husband
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May 22, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Evan,” and I have been together five years and were married 2 1/2 years ago. We’re both in our early 40s and have children from previous relationships. What I’ve noticed is tha...
Son has issues around eating
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 22, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My son hides his food intake, and he’s been this way for years. I’m not sure if it stems from him feeling like we used to baby him, but he hates when we offer him food, tell him to pac...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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May 22, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2026. There are 223 days left in the year. On May 22, 1960, the strongest earthquake recorded struck southern Chile. The magnitude 9.5 quake ...
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May 22, 2026
In this May 22, 1946, photo, Donora native and St. Louis Cardinals star Stan Musial bats against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Musial, a Hall of Famer and one ...
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May 22, 2026
• Memorial Day service and flag ceremony, Mt. Vernon Cemetery of Elizabeth, 2300 Greenock Buena Vista Road, McKeesport, 11 a.m. • West Mifflin Borough Memorial Day service, Mitchell Paige Park, 4917 H...
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Center in the Woods,
May 22, 2026
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
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May 21, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is  Thursday, May 21st  the 141st day of 2026. There are 224 days left in the year. On May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was founded by nurse and educator Clara Barton in Was...
Monessen Oaky Lodge No. 697 donates to Monessen Midget Football League
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May 21, 2026
Monessen Oaky Lodge No. 697 recently presented a donation to the Monessen Midget Football League. Shown, from left, is head Coach Christopher Byrd, Oaky Lodge No 697 Treasurer Jeffrey Carlock, and Mon...
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
Happy Birthday: Take more “me” time. Participate in activities that strengthen your mind, body and soul. Offer kind gestures, and participate in home improvement projects that make your life easier, m...
Happy date clouded with sad reminders of late mother
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May 21, 2026
DEAR ABBY: Our dear mother passed away 2 1/2 years ago, which was very sad for me and my three siblings. Her passing happened on my adult son’s birthday. I try hard to focus only on the happy occasion...
Friend worried woman is following in parents’ footsteps
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 21, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my friends and I grew up in similar situations, with one of our parents being alcoholics. We shared our experiences with each other, and we each expressed that our biggest fear ...