How to make your Valentine’s Day roses last longer
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February 7, 2025
Valentine’s Day spending shows little sign of waning. Floral arrangements are among the most popular purchases on this special day. According to Rio Roses, customers spent $2.3 billion on flowers for ...
Serve your sweetie a strawberry snack
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February 7, 2025
Family Features When you are craving something sweet, sometimes you just can’t get it off your mind until you have just one bite. You need something small, delicious and something that will ease your ...
5 timeless Valentine’s Day gift ideas
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February 7, 2025
Family Features On a day that signifies the importance of love and companionship, many people find it rewarding to show their loved ones just how much they mean. If you’re in the gift-giving spirit th...
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February 7, 2025
• Hoagie sale order pickups, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1 St. Nicholas Drive, Donora, 11 a.m. to noon. • License to carry a firearm satellite event, Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, 316 Railroa...
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February 7, 2025
The Westmoreland County Department of Human Services-Area Agency on Aging extends an invitation to its monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the McKenna Center for A...
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Center in the Woods,
February 7, 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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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
February 7, 2025
The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Butler’s Rock Run Inn. President Ed Ference will welcome members and guests. Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing. Lunch will ...
MON VALLEY CATHOLIC CLASS OF 1969 CELEBRATES 55TH CLASS REUNION
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February 7, 2025
Monongahela Valley Catholic High School Class of 1969 held its 55-year class reunion on Aug. 24 at St. Katharine Drexel Hall, Bentleyville. Classmates enjoyed tables of homemade cookies made by class ...
Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year’s ‘Puppy Bowl’
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By By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer 
February 7, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you’ll likely see a key person’s influence — even if you don’t actually see her. Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and novelist who’s the sh...
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HONOR ROLLS
February 6, 2025
The following students were named to the Belle Vernon Area Middle School’s 2024-25 second quarter honor roll: Grade 7 Highest honors Saraswoti Adhikari, Shaun James Baker, Taylor J Bergman, Cameron Ro...
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February 6, 2025
• Free accessories, including hats, scarves, gloves, belts, ties and socks, Care & Share thrift store, 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 724-9382270. • Eucharistic...
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Christina’s Cakes sale to be held at Penn Highlands
February 6, 2025
With the Carnegie Library of McKeesport closed through Friday of this week, hours have been extended from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the White Oak branch, 169 Victoria Drive. For questions, call 412-678-2...
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LIBRARY DONATIONS
February 6, 2025
The Monongahela Area Library shelved the following in January: Memorials Emily (Amelia) Adams “The Last Bookstore on Earth” by Lily Braun-Arnold, “After Life” by Gayle Forman, “Where the Creek Bends” ...
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK CELEBRATED
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February 6, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish intern Luke L. Lisowski visited Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in White Oak on Jan. 31 to conclude Catholic Schools Week. Many extra activities and open house...
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February 5, 2025
• Long Branch Sportsmen’s Club meeting, at the club house, 44 Sphar St., 7:30 p.m. • Free accessories including hats, scarves, gloves, belts, ties and socks, Care & Share thrift store, California Unit...
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Snowy’s Chocolates on sale today at
February 5, 2025
A Big Game Gyro and pastries sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, Grand Boulevard in Monessen.
Mental fitness is in: How to stay sharp in a distracted world
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By By SHWETA GADHIA For the AP 
February 5, 2025
Are you struggling to stay focused in an age of pings, notifications and multitasking? The digital revolution has brought convenience but eroded our attention spans, leaving many struggling to stay sh...
What’s the healthiest way to prepare vegetables? The way that makes you eat them
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By ALBERT STUMM Associated Press 
February 5, 2025
In Carlene Thomas’ experience, two types of people ask her advice as a dietitian about the healthiest way to prepare vegetables. Those looking to improve their diet are curious about how different coo...
AI wants to fix your love life — but can it really be hacked?
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By By ROBIN DONOVAN For the AP 
February 5, 2025
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is everywhere these days, from curating your social media feed to telling you which show to stream next. Now, AI is plunging head over heels into making love connection...
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HONOR ROLLS
February 4, 2025
The following students were named to the 2024-25 second-quarter honor roll at Belle Vernon Area High School: Grade 12 Highest honors Braden Douglas Andrews, Gina Francesca Bellissimo, Zachary Allen Bi...