Plain Sourdough Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Medium bowl Warm water Sourdough starter Salt Unbleached all-purpose flour Silicone spoon Sharp knife In medium bowl, combine 330 grams warm water, 9...

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Loaf Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Medium bowl Warm water Sourdough starter Salt Unbleached all-purpose flour Silicone spoon Softened butter Brown sugar Cinnamon Sharp knife ...

Chocolate Loaf Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Medium bowl Warm water Sourdough starter Salt Unbleached all-purpose flour Cocoa powder Sugar Silicone spoon Milk chocolate chips Sharp knife In mediu...

Everything Loaf Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Medium bowl Warm water Sourdough starter Salt Unbleached all-purpose flour Silicone spoon Everything bagel seasoning Sharp knife In medium bowl, comb...

“Women of Ireland, honoring the Daughters of Maeve” will be presented by Donna Jordan at 1 p.m. Monday at the Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Rostraver Township. Registration is required by...

• Epiphany Ladies meeting, Epiphany Church Hall, Monessen, following 10:30 a.m. Mass. • St. Dominic’s Men’s Club meeting, at the club, • VFW Post 1409 meeting, at the post, 793 E. Main St., Monongahel...

The weather this past week has given us a taste of spring with a reminder that winter isn’t over yet. Perfect weather for a hearty, creamy soup. The leeks at the grocery store on my last shopping trip...

Family Features Nothing says spring like a fish fry with the catch of the day. This Pan-Fried Catfish recipe is perfect for enjoying flaky fillets without the mess. Pan-Fried Catfish Servings: 4-6 1/3...

In my last column, I wrote about the changes in the physical environment of the Mon Valley since the arrival of the first settlers. We looked at the “bones” of the area, the trees, the rivers and the ...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

• Hoagie sale (held by Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 2) Intersection of Grand and Monessen boulevards (Bart’s BP) and Intersection of Route 906 and Tyrol Boulevard, Italian hoagies, $9 each, ...

Pysanky egg classes will return to the Monongahela Area Library from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, March 22 and April 5; and 3 to 7 p.m. March 26. Classes are $25 per person, for ages 13 and olde...

The monthly meeting of Valley Garden Club was held Feb. 13 at Lynnwood Lutheran Church with 15 members in attendance. President Roxanne Huss presided and led the flag pledge. Treasurer/Secretary Pam G...

The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Butler’s Rock Run Inn. President Ed Ference will welcome members and guests, and Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing before lunc...

• All dresses, skirts and dress shirts are 50% off, Care & Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., across from Dairy Queen, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Eucharistic Adoration, St....

The Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co., 409 Oxford Ave., Elizabeth, will hold dine-in or takeout Lenten fish fries from 4 to 7 p.m. each Friday through Lent until Good Friday. The menu will include fish d...

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 benefitting nonprofits). To have ...

The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., will hold the following events this week: • Today, March 17 and 31 — 5 to 8 p.m., Board game night. An assortment of games will be available from Chutes ...