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November 27, 2024
• Belle Vernon Light up Night, J.E. Ted Kuhn Park, Belle Vernon, 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives around 6 p.m. Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. provides goodies and hot chocolate. Photos with Santa/treat bag. ...
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November 27, 2024
BIRTHDAY MILESTONES
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November 26, 2024
Ted Collins of Belle Vernon will celebrate his 90th birthday on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. Several friends recently gathered at Mariner’s Hall in Dunlevy for a surprise birthday dinner dance in his honor....
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Belle Vernon Borough light up set for Friday
November 26, 2024
The Bible Chapel, 203 Johnson Ave., Rostraver Township, will host The Great Christmas Light Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The holiday event will feature lighting of the tree, Lego displays and crafts...
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November 26, 2024
• Kid’s craft, Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport, 3 p.m. Free program, registration required at www.mckeesportlibrary.org or by calling 412-672-0625. • Medicare enrollment ...
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By BY LISA WELLS For the AP 
November 26, 2024
Thanksgiving dinner may be one of the most anticipated meals of the year for many people, but it is also one of the most debated. From the correct way to prepare the turkey to the best side dishes and...
Friend forced to ride along as woman’s marriage derails
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November 23, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My best friend of 40 years, “Savannah,” has been in a bad marriage for 20 of those. Her husband has cheated on her repeatedly. He can’t keep a job, and he emotionally abuses her and her dau...
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MONDAY
November 23, 2024
• Light up the Night, North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park, 702 Graham St., North Belle Vernon, starting at 6 p.m. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. • Ecumenical community-wide Thanksgiving service, Ch...
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Bellmar Class of 1962 to meet for lunch
November 23, 2024
Those with questions about Medicare enrollment are welcome to drop by the Donora Public Library at noon Wednesday. Medicare benefits consultants from Acrisure will be on hand to answer questions and h...
Skunks unmasked: The stinky truth behind these fascinating creatures
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NATURE OF THE MON VALLEY
November 22, 2024
I am often asked how I decide what to write about in this column. The answer is that I take my clues from nature; I live on the edge of a large wooded area and frequently see nature in action. I’ll se...
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HONOR ROLLS
November 22, 2024
Frazier High School is announcing its 2024-25 first nine-weeks honor roll as follows: Seniors Highest honors Brayden Basso, Taryn Bateman, Aubrey Baumiller, Emilia Bednar, Olivia Brasil-Paroda, Ryan C...
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HONOR ROLLS
November 21, 2024
Belle Vernon Area High School announces its 2024-25 first-quarter honor roll as follows: Grade 12 Highest honors Braden Douglas Andrews, Gina Francesca Bellissimo, Zachary Allen Bird, Connor Joseph Bl...
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November 21, 2024
• Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus presents “We Sing Noel,” St. Michael Church of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, 7:30 p.m. • All housewares buy one, get one free, C...
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November 21, 2024
The Monongahela Area Library’s Creative Writing Club will meet at 3 p.m. Saturday at the library at 813 W. Main St., Monongahela. Writers looking for feedback and a collaborative atmosphere are welcom...
Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club honors students of the month
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November 21, 2024
For the MVI Belle Vernon Area High School students Gina Bellissimo and Connor Blatnik were honored as the October and November Interact students of the month at the Nov. 7 meeting of the Belle Vernon ...
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November 21, 2024
Penn Highlands MV recognized for gastrointestinal care/surgery
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November 20, 2024
For the MVI Penn Highlands Mon Valley recently received two distinguished designations from Healthgrades. The organization named the Carroll Township hospital one of the 100 Best Hospitals in the Unit...
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November 20, 2024
• All housewares buy one, get one free and all fall decorations are free, Care & Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., 6 to 8 p.m. • Mobile food trucks at McKeesport U...