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October 15, 2026
• Fish fry, dinners, sandwiches, wing dings, sides, dine-in or takeout, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2, 10 Main St., Belle Vernon, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 724-929-5511. • Buy one, get two free house...
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Monongahela Donora Lions to meet
October 15, 2026
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon is taking orders now until Nov. 1. for nut, apricot and poppyseed rolls, at $20 each. Order online at www.hrocbv.org or by calling Marie at 724309-742...
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October 15, 2026
By the MVI Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh will hold its ninth annual free dental, hearing and vision clinic this week. The event brings together dentists, clinicians, nurses, imaging technicians and gene...
PennWest California student’s original play to debut tonight
Entertainment, Features
October 15, 2026
For the MVI PennWest University’s University Players will present “Beware the Jabberwock!” an original play by student Bryan Karpinski, directed by alumna Amanda Rhoades, tonight, Friday and Saturday ...
13th annual trunk or treat set at City Park in Monessen
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October 14, 2026
For the MVI Individuals, families, community members, and organizations are invited to join in the fun at the 13th annual Monessen Trunk or Treat, set for 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Monessen City Park...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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October 14, 2026
Today in history: Today is Wednesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2026. There are 78 days left in the year. On Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager flew a Bell X-1 rocket engine- powered air...
Daughter spurns father for questionable reasons
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October 14, 2026
DEAR ABBY: Last year, a lifelong friend of mine, “Lisa,” succumbed to longterm cancer. I’m close to her only child, “Becky.” About six months after Lisa’s death, Becky’s father, “Jack,” informed her t...
Man’s expectations leave woman taken aback
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 14, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I started dating a guy a couple of months ago. We’re still getting to know each other, and recently he told me something new about himself, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Someti...
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026
Happy Birthday: A lifestyle change will help you gain clarity. Experience is the best teacher when it comes to what’s important to you. Follow the path that makes you feel good about yourself, how you...
3,156-pound pumpkin grown in Rhode Island is inspected for possible world record
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By By TERRY CHEAAND MIKELLA SCHUETTLER Associated Press 
October 14, 2026
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Rhode Island pumpkin grower appears to have broken the world record for the heaviest pumpkin, with his giant squash topping the current record by nearly 300 pounds. Ron ...
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October 14, 2026
• Final night market of the season in the form of a fall festival, (vendors, food, live music, sweet treats, fall-themed activities and more) Renziehausen Park, Andrew Jakomas Blue Top Pavilion, McKee...
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Belle Vernon VFW Post 699 to meet Monday
October 14, 2026
The Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association, 559 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver Township, will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. All members are encouraged to attend. Trap shoots wil...
Saints Joachim and Anne Scholarship
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October 14, 2026
Saints Joachim and Anne Parish recently awarded parishioner Leilana Speney a $1,000 scholarship from the Saints Joachim and Anne Knights of Columbus Council 1007. A 2026 Elizabeth Forward High School ...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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October 13, 2026
Today in history: Today is Tuesday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2026. There are 79 days left in the year. On Oct. 13, 2010, 33 men were rescued from a collapsed Chilean mine after being lifted one by on...
Rooted in service since 1935: How Valley 1st continues to put people first
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October 13, 2026
For the MVI On Oct. 7, 1935, beneath the towering stacks of Pittsburgh Steel, a group of mill workers founded the Pittsburgh Steel Employees Credit Union. Their mission? To help their fellow mill work...
Walk of Hope raises more than $13K for cancer care
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October 13, 2026
The annual event supports cancer care at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital in Carroll Township. For the MVI More than 100 community members gathered Sept. 12 at Palmer Park in Donora for the Lois Ora...
Spaghetti Dinner planned at Rehobeth church
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October 13, 2026
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, 442 Rehoboth Church Road, Belle Vernon, will host a spaghetti dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $12 for large dinners, $8 for small dinners. Included are sala...
BVA Rotary student of the month
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October 13, 2026
Eric Adamec was named the Belle Vernon Area High School student of the month by the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club at the Oct. 1 meeting. Eric is an outstanding student and athlete and serves as the BV...