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Saints Joachim and Anne to host Mardi Gras Night
February 8, 2025
The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem drink...
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February 8, 2025
• Sweetheart Bake/Soup Sale, (at least 10 different homemade soups, chilies and homemade baked goods) Holy Family Church, 225 N. Second St., West Newton, before and after Mass, open to the public. • B...
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February 8, 2025
• Community blood drive, Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth Township, 2:30 to 7 p.m. Register online at Vitalant.org or call the church at 412-7510511. •...
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February 7, 2025
Valentine’s Day is a day of love nestled in the middle of February. Sweethearts use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to show the people they care about just how deep those feelings run. Valentine’s D...
Choose a unique Valentine’s Day gift
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February 7, 2025
Metro Creative Services Gifting is a key component of Valentine’s Day celebrations every February 14. Valentine’s Day is a mere month-and-a-half after the holiday season, so ideas for more thoughtful ...
Pick the perfect Valentine’s Day flowers for your special someone
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February 7, 2025
Metro Creative Services Valentine’s Day is steeped in tradition. Giving flowers is a popular tradition each Feb. 14, and the National Retail Federation estimates that people spend around $2.6 billion ...
How to make your Valentine’s Day roses last longer
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February 7, 2025
Valentine’s Day spending shows little sign of waning. Floral arrangements are among the most popular purchases on this special day. According to Rio Roses, customers spent $2.3 billion on flowers for ...
Serve your sweetie a strawberry snack
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February 7, 2025
Family Features When you are craving something sweet, sometimes you just can’t get it off your mind until you have just one bite. You need something small, delicious and something that will ease your ...
5 timeless Valentine’s Day gift ideas
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February 7, 2025
Family Features On a day that signifies the importance of love and companionship, many people find it rewarding to show their loved ones just how much they mean. If you’re in the gift-giving spirit th...
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February 7, 2025
• Hoagie sale order pickups, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1 St. Nicholas Drive, Donora, 11 a.m. to noon. • License to carry a firearm satellite event, Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, 316 Railroa...
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February 7, 2025
The Westmoreland County Department of Human Services-Area Agency on Aging extends an invitation to its monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the McKenna Center for A...
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Center in the Woods,
February 7, 2025
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
February 7, 2025
The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Butler’s Rock Run Inn. President Ed Ference will welcome members and guests. Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing. Lunch will ...
MON VALLEY CATHOLIC CLASS OF 1969 CELEBRATES 55TH CLASS REUNION
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February 7, 2025
Monongahela Valley Catholic High School Class of 1969 held its 55-year class reunion on Aug. 24 at St. Katharine Drexel Hall, Bentleyville. Classmates enjoyed tables of homemade cookies made by class ...
Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year’s ‘Puppy Bowl’
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By By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer 
February 7, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you’ll likely see a key person’s influence — even if you don’t actually see her. Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and novelist who’s the sh...
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HONOR ROLLS
February 6, 2025
The following students were named to the Belle Vernon Area Middle School’s 2024-25 second quarter honor roll: Grade 7 Highest honors Saraswoti Adhikari, Shaun James Baker, Taylor J Bergman, Cameron Ro...
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February 6, 2025
• Free accessories, including hats, scarves, gloves, belts, ties and socks, Care & Share thrift store, 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 724-9382270. • Eucharistic...
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Christina’s Cakes sale to be held at Penn Highlands
February 6, 2025
With the Carnegie Library of McKeesport closed through Friday of this week, hours have been extended from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the White Oak branch, 169 Victoria Drive. For questions, call 412-678-2...
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LIBRARY DONATIONS
February 6, 2025
The Monongahela Area Library shelved the following in January: Memorials Emily (Amelia) Adams “The Last Bookstore on Earth” by Lily Braun-Arnold, “After Life” by Gayle Forman, “Where the Creek Bends” ...
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK CELEBRATED
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February 6, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish intern Luke L. Lisowski visited Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in White Oak on Jan. 31 to conclude Catholic Schools Week. Many extra activities and open house...