DEAR ABBY: I am reaching out as a single mother grappling with a serious heart-lung condition. My son’s father abandoned us when I was pregnant, and I haven’t heard from him in more than a decade. Tha...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have decided that we don’t want to have kids. There are many reasons that I won’t get into, but we believe it’s best for us. The issue is that both sets of parents rea...

The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., will be holding pysanky egg classes from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and continuing March 14, 21 and 28. Ages 13 and older are welcome. Cost is $25 an egg. C...

The Queen Alliquippa Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution had its first 2026 chapter meeting in February. Regent Becky Caliguiri presided. This meeting highlighted the chapte...

• 2026 Concert for Life with Abbots Cross, celebrating 20 years of Celtic music and special guests the Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, The Armory Court and Event Center, 398 Second St., Monongahela, d...

The California United Women in Faith (UWF) invite women of all ages to join them for an evening of fellowship, learning, and mission-focused action on Tuesday. The meeting will kick off at 6:30 p.m. i...

DEAR ABBY: Since I was a small boy, silk fabric has always made me feel “safe.” I remember wearing tights in the bathroom in front of the mirror or under my pajamas. Throughout the years, if nobody wa...

DEAR HARRIETTE: As many of us know right now, the job market is extremely tight. I have been looking for a job for over eight months. Thankfully, I recently landed a position at a great company. I was...

Interacting, socializing, participating and doing your part will lead to interesting encounters. Commitments can be put into action to ease your mind and give you hope for a brighter future. Focus on ...

Spring break is no longer just for plastic red cups and crowded sandbars; adults are claiming it with better plans and earlier reservations. Across the country and overseas, travelers are filling Marc...

• Charleroi Area Goldenagers travel club meeting, SPHS Riverside Place, 300 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, noon. • American Red Cross blood drive, California Area High School gym, 11 TrojanWay, Coal Center...

The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., will hold its first library speaker’s consortium author talk, “How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun — In Conversation with Jenn Lueke” at 2 p.m....

The Mon Valley Paws March sponsor of the month is Ashley’s Beauty Salon of Belle Vernon. Posing with Ashley is Valentino (the spokeperson of Tino’s Toys). The mission of Mon Valley Paws is to provide ...

The Monongahela Rotary named Eryn Noble and Michael Stasko as its February students of the month.

DEAR ABBY: I have been married more than 20 years to my best friend. She’s the love of my life. We have been through a lot together and have been in couples counseling for eight months. We almost divo...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work in finance. Two weeks ago, I was told that I am being taken off of the project I’m working on and will be reassigned two new projects. I had no issue with this, but now my life ...

Speak up, get involved and do your part. Your passion, insight and ability to pull people together will help you make a difference. Communication is the key when dealing with friends, colleagues and f...

• The Fudge Guy, selling varieties of homemade fudge, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Free community dinner (turkey with stuffing and mas...

The 20th Century Club of McKeesport will hold its March meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Central Highlands United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth Township. The social hour will begin at 6...

Shown, from left, are Bill Meyer, new manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates; Bing Crosby, co-owner and vice president of the Pirates; baseball commissioner A.B. (Happy) Chandler, and Del Webb, vice presid...