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March 5, 2026
This is a free weekly listing of fish fries being held through the Lenten season at Mon Valley area churches, fire departments and nonprofit organizations (or events benefiting nonprofits). To have yo...
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March 5, 2026
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Ciyzhon Lovell Day, 25, and Jasmine Marie Douglass, 24, both of Rostraver Township • Arthur Otto S...
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March 5, 2026
The following students were named to the fall dean’s list at Tufts University, Medford, Mass.: • Reagan Sanderson, Finleyville, Class of 2029 • Jordan Gamret, Glassport, Class of 2029
PISCES
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March 5, 2026
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Work hard and play hard. Get into the swing of things and do your part. Your contributions will attract attention, new friendships and opportunities you don’t want to miss...
Son confides to mom about grandmother’s abusive behavior
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March 5, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am reaching out as a single mother grappling with a serious heart-lung condition. My son’s father abandoned us when I was pregnant, and I haven’t heard from him in more than a decade. Tha...
Fertility lie puts couple in tough position
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
March 5, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have decided that we don’t want to have kids. There are many reasons that I won’t get into, but we believe it’s best for us. The issue is that both sets of parents rea...
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Bellmar Class of ’66 meeting for lunch
March 5, 2026
The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., will be holding pysanky egg classes from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and continuing March 14, 21 and 28. Ages 13 and older are welcome. Cost is $25 an egg. C...
Queen Alliquippa Chapter, NSDAR
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
March 5, 2026
The Queen Alliquippa Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution had its first 2026 chapter meeting in February. Regent Becky Caliguiri presided. This meeting highlighted the chapte...
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March 5, 2026
• 2026 Concert for Life with Abbots Cross, celebrating 20 years of Celtic music and special guests the Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, The Armory Court and Event Center, 398 Second St., Monongahela, d...
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March 5, 2026
The California United Women in Faith (UWF) invite women of all ages to join them for an evening of fellowship, learning, and mission-focused action on Tuesday. The meeting will kick off at 6:30 p.m. i...
Man has always enjoyed smooth silk on his skin
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March 4, 2026
DEAR ABBY: Since I was a small boy, silk fabric has always made me feel “safe.” I remember wearing tights in the bathroom in front of the mirror or under my pajamas. Throughout the years, if nobody wa...
New hire feels guilty about stretching the truth
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
March 4, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: As many of us know right now, the job market is extremely tight. I have been looking for a job for over eight months. Thankfully, I recently landed a position at a great company. I was...
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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March 4, 2026
Interacting, socializing, participating and doing your part will lead to interesting encounters. Commitments can be put into action to ease your mind and give you hope for a brighter future. Focus on ...
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By By JENNIFER ALLEN For the AP 
March 4, 2026
Spring break is no longer just for plastic red cups and crowded sandbars; adults are claiming it with better plans and earlier reservations. Across the country and overseas, travelers are filling Marc...
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March 4, 2026
• Charleroi Area Goldenagers travel club meeting, SPHS Riverside Place, 300 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, noon. • American Red Cross blood drive, California Area High School gym, 11 TrojanWay, Coal Center...
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D&K Creations to be sold at Penn Highlands MV
March 4, 2026
The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., will hold its first library speaker’s consortium author talk, “How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun — In Conversation with Jenn Lueke” at 2 p.m....
MVP MARCH SPONSOR OF THE MONTH
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March 4, 2026
The Mon Valley Paws March sponsor of the month is Ashley’s Beauty Salon of Belle Vernon. Posing with Ashley is Valentino (the spokeperson of Tino’s Toys). The mission of Mon Valley Paws is to provide ...
MONONGAHELA ROTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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March 4, 2026
The Monongahela Rotary named Eryn Noble and Michael Stasko as its February students of the month.
After months of couples therapy, things haven’t improved
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March 3, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I have been married more than 20 years to my best friend. She’s the love of my life. We have been through a lot together and have been in couples counseling for eight months. We almost divo...
Employee’s split job duties cause burnout
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
March 3, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I work in finance. Two weeks ago, I was told that I am being taken off of the project I’m working on and will be reassigned two new projects. I had no issue with this, but now my life ...