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December 3, 2024
• Free community dinner and Christmas sing-along, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., 6 p.m. • Donora Public Library board of directors meeting, at the library, 510 Meldon Ave., 5:30 p....
Mom blames grandparents for teen’s behavior
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November 30, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl, “Leia.” She has been living with my parents since she was 10 because that’s what she and my folks wanted at the time. I didn’t want her to, but I allow...
Performers chosen for Super Bowl pregame
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November 30, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle ...
Yacht rock gets celebrated — smoothly, of course — in new documentary
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November 30, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The stress of Thanksgiving is over. Now it’s time to heat up leftovers, relax on the couch and enjoy the smooth sounds of a wrongly mocked music genre: yacht rock. The late-’70s songs ...
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November 30, 2024
• White Oak Borough Holiday Market, Heritage Hill Park, 3 to 8 p.m. (horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, kids’ craft table, local vendor products and food). • A Miracle on Schoonmaker Light...
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McKeesport Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays
November 30, 2024
The California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., announced the following events for December: • Sunday — 6 to 8 p.m., the youth group meets. They will present the story of the birth of Jesus, pl...
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HONOR ROLLS
November 29, 2024
The following students were named to Ringgold High School’s 2024-25 first nine-week honor roll: Grade 12 Highest honors Samuel Allen, Alaina Bozik, Camryn Bucci, Jerhyn Camillocci, Tori Ciarimboli, Ja...
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November 29, 2024
The following Charleroi Area High School students were named to the 2024-25 first-quarter honor roll: Grade 12 Highest honors Matthew Burkholder, Addacie Durka, Nico Fiordigigli, Mylie French, Kyra Ga...
Festive holiday sips that won’t break the bank
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By By CASEY ROONEY For the AP 
November 29, 2024
The holidays are known for indulgence presents, food, decorations and, of course, drinks. The good news is festive drinks don’t have to break your holiday bank. Delicious, budget-friendly alcoholic an...
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November 29, 2024
• White Oak Borough Holiday Market, Heritage Hill Park, 3 to 8 p.m. (horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, kids’ craft table, local vendor products and food). • A Miracle on Schoonmaker Light...
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Center in the Woods,
November 29, 2024
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
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Roscoe Lions lists
November 29, 2024
The Catholic Women’s College Club is planning a Christmas dinner/meeting on Monday at St. Andrew’s Parish in Donora. Members are asked to arrive by 5 p.m. The dinner is $25 per person. Those planning ...
Larry Maggi reappointed to National American Legion committee
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November 29, 2024
For the MVI Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi, a strong advocate for area veterans, was reappointed to serve on two national committees of The American Legion. In October, the National Execut...
Aunt’s gambling addiction puts relationship at risk
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November 27, 2024
DEAR ABBY: How do I handle an elderly aunt who has a gambling problem? I live in a town with casinos. She lives in another state four hours away. She calls me often to ask to stay with me, and if I am...
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November 27, 2024
The following students were named to the Belle Vernon Area Middle School 2024-25 first-quarter honor roll: Grade 7 Highest honors Noah William Bailey, Shaun James Baker, Mia Reina Barrios, Taylor J Be...
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November 27, 2024
The following students were named to the 2024-25 first quarter honor roill at Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville: Grade 12 Highest honors Autumn Bartos, Sarah Echard, Michael M...
Gift ideas for holiday hosts
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November 27, 2024
Metro Creative Services Millions of people open their homes to relatives and friends each holiday season. Taking on the task of holiday host can be a labor of love, as it involves not only a commitmen...
Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
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By By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer 
November 27, 2024
Do you have a someone in your life who plays Vulture’s Cinematrix game every morning? Or maybe they have the kitchen television turned to Turner Classic Movies all day and make a point of organizing O...
Reader Recipes 2024 Breakfast or Brunch
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Appetizers
November 27, 2024
Waffles 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can add fresh blueberries, other fresh fruit, nuts or...