2026 Dr. Charles E. Stacey Scholarship Awarded
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May 22, 2026
The Donora Public Library Board of Directors announced that Ringgold High School senior Andrew Bruce Jr. is the winner of the 2026 Dr. Charles E. Stacey Scholarship for Commuting Students. The award c...
Centerville Clinics honors retired executive director Janet Bitonti
Around The Valley, Features
May 22, 2026
For the MVI According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average tenure of a young professional in their first job ranges from just over one year to just under three years. Research also show...
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026
Happy Birthday: Challenge yourself, and you’ll surpass your expectations. It’s time to take a different approach to how you handle your partnerships, investments and choice of entertainment. Broaden y...
Stepmom feels left out of family updates by taciturn husband
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May 22, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Evan,” and I have been together five years and were married 2 1/2 years ago. We’re both in our early 40s and have children from previous relationships. What I’ve noticed is tha...
Son has issues around eating
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 22, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My son hides his food intake, and he’s been this way for years. I’m not sure if it stems from him feeling like we used to baby him, but he hates when we offer him food, tell him to pac...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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May 22, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2026. There are 223 days left in the year. On May 22, 1960, the strongest earthquake recorded struck southern Chile. The magnitude 9.5 quake ...
YESTERYEAR
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May 22, 2026
In this May 22, 1946, photo, Donora native and St. Louis Cardinals star Stan Musial bats against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Musial, a Hall of Famer and one ...
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May 22, 2026
• Memorial Day service and flag ceremony, Mt. Vernon Cemetery of Elizabeth, 2300 Greenock Buena Vista Road, McKeesport, 11 a.m. • West Mifflin Borough Memorial Day service, Mitchell Paige Park, 4917 H...
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Center in the Woods,
May 22, 2026
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
TODAY IN HISTORY:
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May 21, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is  Thursday, May 21st  the 141st day of 2026. There are 224 days left in the year. On May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was founded by nurse and educator Clara Barton in Was...
Monessen Oaky Lodge No. 697 donates to Monessen Midget Football League
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May 21, 2026
Monessen Oaky Lodge No. 697 recently presented a donation to the Monessen Midget Football League. Shown, from left, is head Coach Christopher Byrd, Oaky Lodge No 697 Treasurer Jeffrey Carlock, and Mon...
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
Happy Birthday: Take more “me” time. Participate in activities that strengthen your mind, body and soul. Offer kind gestures, and participate in home improvement projects that make your life easier, m...
Happy date clouded with sad reminders of late mother
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May 21, 2026
DEAR ABBY: Our dear mother passed away 2 1/2 years ago, which was very sad for me and my three siblings. Her passing happened on my adult son’s birthday. I try hard to focus only on the happy occasion...
Friend worried woman is following in parents’ footsteps
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 21, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my friends and I grew up in similar situations, with one of our parents being alcoholics. We shared our experiences with each other, and we each expressed that our biggest fear ...
Monongahela Valley Chapter DAR
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
May 21, 2026
The Monongahela Valley Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting at the Harmony Presbyterian Church in Belle Vernon on May 9. Guest speaker, Pennsylvania State Honorary R...
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May 21, 2026
• Summer clothing 50% off, California United Methodist Church care and share thrift store, 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Park Lane jewelry sale, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 C...
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Fallowfield Twp. tax office closed today and Friday
May 21, 2026
Sambol’s will be at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. They will be selling hot dogs, hot and sweet sausage, cookies, can...
McKeesport Area celebrates fifth-grade D.A.R.E. graduation
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May 20, 2026
The McKeesport Area School District celebrated 30 years of the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program last week in partnership with the City of McKeesport police department. Fifth-grade st...
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May 20, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, May 20, the 140th day of 2026. There are 225 days left in the year. On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which was intended to enco...