Saints Joachim and Anne bell ringers
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December 17, 2024
The Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish bell ringers performed at the Liberty Borough Light up Night festivities on Dec. 7. Shown, first row, from left, are June Stolerek, Melinda Hitchins, Jim Be...
Saints Joachim and Anne celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas
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December 17, 2024
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas on Dec. 7 at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth with a pancake breakfast, games, crafts and a special visit from St. Nicho...
McKenna Shields, Lilli Lee named Charthene Club girls of the month
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December 17, 2024
The Charthene Club of Charleroi announced Charleroi Area High School seniors McKenna Shields and Lilli Lee were named the November and December girls of the month, respectively. McKenna is an honor ro...
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December 17, 2024
• Drop-in holiday tag or bookmark craft for children, Belle Vernon Public Library, 505 Speer St., North Belle Vernon, 4 to 7 p.m. • Monongahela High School Class of 1955 luncheon meeting, Eat ’n Park,...
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Community blood drive to be held in Elizabeth Twp.
December 17, 2024
The Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department and Roscoe Volunteer Fire Co. will hold the annual Santa Parade beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday. The parade will travel the main streets of Elco, Roscoe, Stockdale a...
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December 17, 2024
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NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY
December 17, 2024
For the MVI For some of us, the holidays are a joyous time we look forward to all year. But for others, the season can bring up feelings of sadness. An individual may be excited at one moment and feel...
The secret formula for holiday conversations that won’t lead to a fight
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By By SHARON RHODES For the AP 
December 17, 2024
The holidays can be a time for friends and family to come together. But if festivities in the upcoming months leave you dreading tension-filled conversations and disagreements at the dinner table, hea...
Stay sober and have a jolly holiday season
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By By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press 
December 17, 2024
Last year, when Lauren Haydel began her first sober holiday season, she wondered how difficult it would be to avoid alcohol at family parties and celebrations with friends. She owns a boutique, Fleurt...
Divorcee suddenly feels pressure from boyfriend to marry
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December 14, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I recently ended an 18-year marriage that should have ended many years earlier. While I was deciding to leave, I met the most wonderful man, “Winston.” He treats me like a queen — the polar...
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McKeesport Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays
December 14, 2024
A Sensitive Santa will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, by the engagement team, at the West Mifflin Area Middle School, 81 Commonwealth Ave., West Mifflin. A Sensitive Santa is a sensory-safe event wi...
Former Army brat struggles to form lasting connections
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
December 14, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I grew up as an Army brat, and while there were many positives to that experience, it also came with significant challenges that I’m still grappling with as an adult. My family moved f...
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SUNDAY
December 14, 2024
• Breakfast with Santa, free and open to the community, Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association, 1069 Sloan Lane, Coal Center, 10 a.m. • Community Revitalization of West Newton (CROWN) community sing-along, We...
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December 14, 2024
• Author reading/illustrator signing, “The Tree of Hope” by Lori VanKirk Schue, Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Rostraver Township, 6 p.m. Register at the library’s online site or call 724-...
NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY
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December 14, 2024
Penn Highlands Healthcare welcomed board-certified pathologist Ziver Şahin, M.D., to its medical staff. He joins the team at Penn Highlands Mon Valley, located at 1163 Country Club Road in Carroll Tow...
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December 13, 2024
• Free photos with Santa, Hoods Up Quick Lube, 1304 Country Club Road, Monongahela, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hoods Up is also participating in a toy collection drive, Stuff a Race Car Trailer, for the nonpro...
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Monongahela Class of 1955 meeting for lunch
December 13, 2024
The Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association welcomes the public to a Breakfast with Santa at 10 a.m. Sunday at 1069 Sloan Lane, Coal Center. There will be pictures with Santa at the free event. Monongahela Hig...
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Center in the Woods, Center on the Hill, Donora, Monongahela,
December 13, 2024
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine opens pain management suite
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December 12, 2024
For the MVI If you have ever suffered from back pain, you know how miserable this discomfort can make your life. Now, there is new relief in the Mon Valley region for people with spinal and joint issu...
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Brunch with Santa to be held in Roscoe
December 12, 2024
The Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, will have a Merry Little Holiday Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Cost is $5 per person. There will be photos with Santa, holiday refresh...