The Pennsylvania Department of Health has criminalized nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that can be even stronger than fentanyl, as overdose deaths in the state mount. Nitazenes are temporarily...

Erin Mcchesney, of Scenery Hill, was named to the 2025 spring dean’s list at Tufts University, Medford, Mass.

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Micheal Joseph Quinn, 30, and Kayla Marie Baldinger, 28, both of Monessen. • Joshua Michael Walls,...

PROTESTING ON COLLEGE campuses is a rite of passage — part of the process of growing up and learning. It is universal. Student protests happened in medieval France, in the streets of China in the 1980...

DEAR ABBY: After six years of working closely together, I have developed a raging crush on my co-worker and project partner, “Brett.” It’s a full-on, face-flushing, daydreaming kind of situation, and ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: A few weeks ago, my cat went missing. I put up flyers around the neighborhood, posted on local social media pages and walked around calling her name. Then, a few days ago, I spotted he...

Record-breaking heat is sweeping across Europe, with popular vacation spots like Spain, France, andItalyenduring a scorching heatwave. In some regions, temperatures have surged past 107°F, prompting h...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are well aware of the type of talk that surrounds a team sitting in last place in the National League Central in late July, knowing that they will be sellers at the MLB trade de...

• Jeffrey A. Sickles, 43, of Monongahela was charged with two counts of DUI, theft by unlawful taking, evading arrest or detention on foot, receiving stolen property, accidents involving death or pers...

DEAR ABBY: I became ill a few months ago and spent 10 days in the hospital before moving to a rehab center to recover. My husband worked at the facility where I became a patient. Two weeks into my reh...

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

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...

Dining out is changing. It’s no longer just about ordering from a menu, but stepping into the kitchen, hearing the chef’s story and taking a journey through food. Currently a mainstay in Europe but ga...

Avocado Shrimp Sushi Boats Prep time: 4 minutes Cook time: 1 minute Servings: 2-4 1 cup Minute Sticky Rice 1 pound shrimp, cooked 1/4 cup English cucumber, small diced 1/4 cup Japanese barbecue sauce ...

• Daniel P. Johnson, 33, of Ida Avenue, Donora, was charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment, disorderly conduct and harassment after police were called about...

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER AND ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a federal prosecutor in M...

DEAR ABBY: I am married to a man who is incarcerated. As you can imagine, it’s been hard on our family. I have two kids with him. I was pregnant with our youngest when he was arrested. According to hi...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Over the past year, I’ve gained a significant amount of weight, and it’s been difficult for me emotionally and mentally. I’ve become extremely self-conscious about how I look — to the ...

By DAVID FISCHER Hot dogs ... and cats Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers...

You may be seeing elaborate shower cleansing routines on social media: daily exfoliation, double cleansing, antibacterial soap, loads of scented body scrubs and shower oils. “I’m kind of appalled by t...