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August 3, 2024
• August Fun Fest, Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver Township, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • California youth group (grades 5-10) meeting, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St. (across from Dairy Queen) 6...
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August 3, 2024
• “Are you ready to race?” vacation Bible school begins, Bible Fellowship Community Church, 220 Atomic Way, West Newton, 6 to 7:30 p.m. • Pet microchip clinic, White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincol...
Nature of the Valley: Pa.’s swallows star of Mother Nature’s flying circus
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NATURE OF THE MON VALLEY
August 2, 2024
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Childhood was very different when I was growing up in the 1950s and 1960s. In the summer, when school was out of session, I didn’t have a steady stream of electronic images to...
Disagreement with father progresses to estrangement
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August 2, 2024
DEAR ABBY: After several years of worsening arguments, I told my father I was tired of fighting with him, and we needed family counseling. He was deeply, explosively offended and not only refused to t...
Woman’s silence leaves friend feeling alienated
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
August 2, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m feeling really hurt and confused about a situation with a close friend of mine. We were close before we both moved to new cities. Since then, I’ve noticed that my friend never retu...
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‘Dine and Donate’ to benefit Mon Valley Paws
August 2, 2024
The California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, will host a community dinner 6 p.m. Wednesday. All are welcome. Mon Valley Paws will sponsor a “Dine and Donate” event from 4 to 8:30...
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August 2, 2024
• Rockin’ on the Mon concert featuring The Highwaymen Live, Noble J. Dick Aquatorium, 200 Railroad St., Monongahela, gates open at 6 p.m., $10 admission fee. The concert is sponsored by Aquatorium Inn...
Creed, Imagine Dragons, Bruce Springsteen highlight August’s top Pittsburgh concerts
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By By MIKE PALM Trib Total Media 
August 1, 2024
For the first time in eight years, Bruce Springsteen will be in Pittsburgh for a pair of shows — pushed back almost a year because of illness — while the Pavilion at Star Lake will host another busy m...
Road Kings Car Cruise, arts and crafts marketplace returns to Fun Fest
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August 1, 2024
Road Kings Car Cruise The Road Kings Car Club of Greensburg is back again to host the annual August Fun Fest Show Car Cruise. Hundreds of cars are expected for this year’s event and visitors can take ...
Wife chooses to travel alone instead of with family
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August 1, 2024
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years into our marriage, I’m struggling to honor my wife’s desire for space and independence. I can be a hopeless romantic, and my attempts to communicate my desire for trustworthy ...
New Chicago resident nervous about birthday celebration
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
August 1, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I moved to Chicago this summer, and while I’m enjoying the new environment and opportunities, I’m facing a bit of a dilemma. I’ve managed to make some friends so far, but I haven’t for...
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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US authors make up almost half the 13 semifinalists for the Booker Prize for fiction
August 1, 2024
Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices with deceptive fees WASHINGTON (AP) — The attorney general for Washington, D.C., sued StubHub on Wednesday, accusing the...
I.C. Light will debut blue & gold Pitt can
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By By JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP Trib Total Media 
August 1, 2024
A collaboration between Pittsburgh Brewing Co. and Pitt Athletics on a limited edition Pitt I.C. Light can has been brewing for about two years. The can features royal blue and university gold team co...
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Roscoe Lions list
August 1, 2024
U.S. Steel Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) Chapter 15-7 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Local 2227 United Steelworkers Hall, 1301 Philip Murray Road, West Mifflin. During the meetin...
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August 1, 2024
• Saints Joachim & Anne Parish Community Festival 2024, St. Eugene Church grounds, 3210 Liberty Way, Liberty Borough, 5 p.m., food booths open; 6 to 11 p.m., games, rides, bingo, flea market; $2,000 r...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
August 1, 2024
The July meeting of Monongahela Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was held at Smitty’s Grill in lower Speers with 11 members and two guests present. Chapter Chaplain Joyce Cline have...
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July 31, 2024
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Mark William Stark, 39, and Christian Lynn Pocky, 35, both of Monessen • Dane Joseph Mornak, 34, a...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
July 31, 2024
The Charleroi Area Goldenagers met noon July 11 at the North Charleroi League Recreation Park for the annual summer picnic. President Sam Marraccini welcomed everyone and then led the group in the fla...
Secrets still held as union approaches end
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July 31, 2024
DEAR ABBY: After many years of trying to keep our family together, divorce is our final option. My husband has had two affairs that I know of during our 30-year marriage. They hurt me deeply. We’ve ha...