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Epiphany parish festival scheduled for Aug. 1-2
July 25, 2025
The annual Monessen B&D fireworks show will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday with food vendors and more at the Herman Mihalich Memorial River Launch and Park. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. Epiphany of Our L...
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Center in the Woods,
July 25, 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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July 25, 2025
• Christmas in July and every other season vendor/craft show, First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fayette Ave., Rostraver Township, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Kids Day (18th century crafts and games for childre...
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REUNIONS
July 25, 2025
The 70th annual Staffen reunion was held July 19 at River Hill Church of Christ in Forward Township. The venue was changed to indoors due to the uncertainty of the weather. There were approximately 70...
Attention Swifties! Almost Taylor tribute coming to aquatorium
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July 24, 2025
Almost Taylor and opener Mallory Bozovich will perform Saturday as part of the Rockin’ on the Mon Summer Concert series. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI In the spirit of reaching a younger audience, the Mo...
Games teach life skills at 1790 log house
Around The Valley, Features
July 24, 2025
For the MVI Games to teach necessary life skills to 18th century children will offer fun experiences for families at the Greenock Log House in Elizabeth Township from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Bean bag...
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HONOR ROLLS
July 24, 2025
The following students were named to the 2024-25 fourth-quarter honor roll at Ringgold High School: Grade 12 Highest honors Samuel Alvarez, Alaina Bozik, Tori Ciarimboli, Aiden Fowler, Madison Gaebler...
Entertainment Calendar, Features
July 24, 2025
Thursday Events • Bike night, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival, opening at 6:30 p.m. nightly. EZ Action plays at 7 p.m., St. Fra...
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July 24, 2025
• Elizabeth Fireman’s Riverfest, DJ at 6 p.m., The Clintone’s Band, 8 p.m., fireworks, 10 p.m., Elizabeth Riverfront Park, Water Street. • Free public event-star party, Mingo Creek County Park observa...
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July 24, 2025
The Washington County Library System will present a Summer Reading Extravaganza from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mingo Creek County Park, shelters 8 and 9. There will be booths from various li...
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Jenna Dixon on Wilson College dean’s list
July 24, 2025
Commonwealth University named the following local students as 2024-25 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference scholar athletes at Commonwealth University Lock Haven: • Ava Kovscek, Brownsville, women’s...
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July 24, 2025
Two demonstrators, one, left, wearing a President Nixon mask and the other wearing a Secretary of State Henry Kissinger mask and giving a Nazi salute, are escorted by police from in front of the Supre...
Scenes from the Renzie Market in McKeesport
Around The Valley, Features
July 23, 2025
The Renzie Market was held Thursday at the McKeesport Fire Department Station No. 2 rear parking lot, Tulip Drive at Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport. The next Renzie Market is scheduled for Aug. 7. Admiss...
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Bible Chapel to host monthly men’s breakfast
July 23, 2025
The Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival is being held through Saturday, opening at 6:30 p.m. nightly. The menu will include specials, until sellout. Bands will play nightly at 7 p....
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July 23, 2025
Guard John Gagan and his dog, Whiskey, patrol Alcatraz where a wrecking ball brought down eight buildings on the lower portion of the island on July 23, 1971, in San Francisco, Calif. Stucco cottages ...
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July 23, 2025
• Free concert featuring Ry Cygrymus Cyndicate, Plum Street, Elizabeth Borough, 6 p.m. • Summer Fest, Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Thomas A’ Becket Church grounds, 136 Gill Hall Road, Jeffers...
Valley Garden Club
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
July 23, 2025
Valley Garden Club held its monthly meeting June 12 at Lynnwood Lutheran Church in Washington Township. Seventeen members attended. President Roxanne Huss presided and led the members in the flag pled...
The positive health impacts of having a strong faith
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ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
July 22, 2025
Am I going to get that job? Am I good enough to make the team? Will I ever meet anyone that wants to marry me? Are my kids and grandkids safe? Throughout the day I’d venture to say that all of us have...
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July 22, 2025
• Finleyville Fire Department carnival and annual parade, lineup at 6 p.m. at Ringgold Elementary North parking lot, parade at 7 p.m. Apparatus and groups will line will line up at the St. Francis Ass...