The Charleroi Lions Club has named Charleroi Area High School senior Jacob Corrin as its December cub of the month. An honor roll student since the ninth grade, Jacob is enrolled in academic-level cou...

DEAR ABBY: I am in my early 30s and happy in certain aspects of my life: I recently moved to a house and married a man I love very much. I have friends, hobbies and dreams. One of these dreams is to b...

• Anything Goes Book Club, Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, 6 p.m. • Bingo, Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, 316 Railroad St., doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. • ...

The small business was launched last year by Becca Michalsky and Ed Cherepko. For those looking for some after- Christmas shopping, Hometique in White Oak has personalized gifts and more for loved one...

Take your time. Go through the pros and cons before you make choices. Refuse to let anyone push you in a direction that leads to uncertainty or backward motion. Patience is your best asset when dealin...

Keep your emotions in check this year. Think matters through, make every move strategic and base your next steps on your needs and the needs of those you love. Take control and push for what you want....

DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my husband was told that our adult child’s partner had tested positive for COVID two days before we were scheduled to visit them. My husband — a forever Good Time Charlie — d...

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon Tuesday at the McKeesport Area Shared Ministry Beulah Park United Methodist Church campus on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group...

The following students were named to the 2025-26 first nine-weeks honor roll at Ringgold Middle School: Grade 8 Highest honors Aleena Amati, Tyler Anderson, Diana Coria-Ruiz, Payton Custer, McKenzi Da...

The following students were named to the Bentworth Middle School, Bentleyville, 2025-26 first trimester honor roll: Grade 8 High honors Brooklyn Bair, Tessa Bennati, Conner Duel, Ava Havanis, Lily Hav...

Darby Sandrock on Belmont dean’s list Darby Sandrock of Clairton was named to the fall 2025 dean’s list at Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn. Raymond Dicamillo on Olivet university dean’s list Raymo...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m struggling with this weird competitive energy between me and one of my classmates. On the surface, we’re friendly — we study together, share notes, even joke about motivating each ...

With a new year right around the corner, some people have an annual physical on their radar. Even if you are not thinking about your physical, the holidays are a time when people are getting together ...

Plan your actions. Change is overdue, but it will require guidance if you want to reach your destination of choice. Uncertainty is the enemy this year, and patience is your virtue. Put your energy int...

DEAR ABBY: My son died of cancer at 33. It was heartbreaking. My daughter- in-law, “Belinda,” had grown distant before his death, and although they had a son through artificial insemination, I have al...

TODAY IN HISTORY 26 Today is Friday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2025. There are five days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean off t...

• Food pantry, free produce, dry foods and meats, no income requirements, St. Paul AME Church, 1350 Locust St., McKeesport, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Holiday open house, Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Clu...

Sambol’s will be selling hot dogs, hot and sweet sausage, hoagies, cookies, candy, lady locks and more from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road,...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

The holiday season sparks lively discussions about traditions and preferences — from pumpkin spice to candy corn and the timing of Christmas decorations. Once the tree is up and the halls are decked, ...