This column is about the current dreadful state of the Democratic Party. But begin with this extraordinary fact: At this time eight years ago, in the first year of Donald Trump’s first term as preside...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 48-year-old woman. When I was 17, I hooked up with this guy who was part of my friend group. I knew he had a crush on me, so I decided to have sex with him in his car. It meant nothin...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Retired licensed psychotherapist specializing in children and families here. With regard to “Out-of-Control Toddler,” the parent struggling with a toddler who has started hitting, ther...

FAMILY FEATURES Taking good care of your skin all year long is essential, but even more so in the summer when the power of the sun is at its strongest. Healthy skin doesn’t require fancy moisturizers ...

A Trio of Grape-Infused Waters Servings: 4 Grape, Ginger and Lime: 1 heaping cup Grapes from California, muddled, plus additional for serving (optional) 5 quarter-size slices peeled fresh ginger, mudd...

• Damon Omar Haskins, 45, of Donora was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Friday, court records state. A preliminary hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. before...

The following local students graduated from the University of Alabama during spring 2025 commencement: • Ana Barrickman, Elizabeth, Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and information sciences • ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of three girls, 25, 21 and about to be 15. My youngest has always lived with me. Her father and I separated when she was 1. They always had a good relationship. Over the last ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 12-year-old daughter is going through a phase where she feels like she has to match everything her friends do, what they wear, what they eat, the shows they watch, the hobbies they’...

NEW YORK (AP) — Recent layoffs from technology and media companies and government agencies might have you thinking about job security. Losing your job is a difficult thing to process and you might fee...

The cost of living isn’t just measured in dollars and cents anymore. It’s measured in sleepless nights, rising anxiety, and a growing sense of emotional depletion. According to a new national study co...

NEW YORK (AP) — An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America under a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit temperatures in places that haven’t been so hot in mor...

WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — A man who opened fire outside a Michigan church filled with worshippers on Sunday was struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff who averted a potential mass shoot...

• Clothes 4U ministry, First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernn, 9 a.m. to noon. • Mon Valley Paws meeting, Italian Society of Mutual Aid Club, (ISMA) 112 Seventh St., Monessen, 6 p.m...

DEAR ABBY: I have hemifacial spasm (HFS), a relatively rare disorder characterized by random and uncontrollable spasms on one side of the face. HFS can sometimes be alleviated through surgery and/or t...

Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...

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