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Oodles Club to meet at
October 8, 2024
Charleroi Knights of Columbus Father William D. Fries Council 956, including former Monongahela Knights of Columbus Council 2600 members, are reminded of the monthly council meeting Thursday in the co...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
October 8, 2024
The North Belle Vernon Historical Society held its monthly meeting Oct. 1 at the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department. Discussion centered around progress made and goals to be achieved. The so...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
October 8, 2024
The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. today at Butler’s Rock Run Inn. Vice President Ed Ference will welcome members, and Debbie Gilbert will give the table blessing before lunch, which ...
Up, up and away
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‘Magical’ flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures
October 8, 2024
By the Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert sky on Saturday to kick off a colorful mass ascension at the 52nd annual Albuquerque Intern...
Handyman’s new job could put marriage at risk
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October 7, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are both in our mid-50s. Due to a medical issue she has, we rarely have sex. I don’t really think about it very often anymore. Meanwhile, I have a friend, “Edie.” We have been...
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October 7, 2024
• Epiphany Ladies meeting, church hall, Monessen, 6 p.m. • South Hills Coin Club meeting, Bethel Park municipal building, 5100 West Library Ave., 7:30 p.m. • Final Footprints, genealogy program, free ...
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October 5, 2024
Metro Creative Services The term “breast cancer” does not describe a single type of cancer, but rather several forms of a disease that can develop in areas of the breast. The American Cancer Society s...
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October 5, 2024
By the MVI Mammograms save lives. While screenings do not prevent breast cancer, they can help doctors find it as early as possible when it’s easier to treat. A mammogram can sometimes find signs of b...
Know the physical symptoms of breast cancer
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October 5, 2024
Metro Creative Services The World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the second most common cancer across the globe, and the number one cancer in women. Nearly three mill...
How to conduct a breast self-exam
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October 5, 2024
Metro Creative Services Catching cancer in its earliest stages, when it can be treated most successfully, can increase the chances individuals who develop the disease go on to live long, healthy lives...
Debunking certain myths surrounding breast cancer
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October 5, 2024
Metro Creative Services Events like National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk have been integral to raising awareness about the most commonly diagnosed cancer i...
Heat things up this October – it’s National Chili Month!
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By By MICHELE BROSIUS For the AP 
October 5, 2024
Do you prefer your chili with cinnamon rolls, or are you a traditionalist who swears cornbread is the only true side for chili? Whether you enjoy this iconic comfort food in its classic form or you’re...
Savory-sweet soy basting sauce transforms ground chicken into izakaya-style meatballs
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By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball's Milk Street 
October 5, 2024
Japanese chicken meatballs, called tsukune, are a standard offering in pub-like izakayas and restaurants specializing in yakitori. Sometimes shaped into cigars rather than orbs, the meatballs are gril...
Self-proclaimed ‘best friend’ acts like everything but one
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October 5, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My “best friend,” as he has labeled our relationship, moved in with me eight months ago. He claims to have no romantic feelings for me. Despite this, he sleeps in my bed next to me and kiss...
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Monessen legion members to meet Thursday
October 5, 2024
The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet 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 drinkers...
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October 5, 2024
• Takeout only beef stroganoff dinner, Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Mary Street, Belle Vernon, noon until sellout. • Christmas for Kids breakfast fundraiser, Roscoe Slovak Club, 408 Furlong Ave....
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October 5, 2024
• Belle Vernon Mary & Martha Joy Fellowship non-denominational meeting, The Christian Center Church, 130 Charity Lane, Rostraver Township, 6:30 p.m. • Sweets by Mrs. C, Penn Highlands Mon Valley, 1163...
Relatives like to drop in with no notice
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October 4, 2024
DEAR ABBY: Some relatives come once or twice a year from out of state to stay at my in-laws’ house. For the past 20-plus years, it has been the same routine. They show up, but we never know ahead of t...
Newlywed questions husband’s love and intention
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 4, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a 45-year-old man, and I thought I had finally married the love of my life just six months ago. My husband and I share many of the same values, dreams and goals, and I was overjoye...