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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
November 7, 2025
The Charleroi Area Goldenagers met Oct. 2 at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services (SPHS) building in Charleroi with 65 members in attendance. Members were welcomed by President Sam Marraccini,...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
November 7, 2025
The monthly luncheon of the Elizabeth Township Seniors will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Butler’s Golf Course banquet room, 800 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth. Thanksgiving fare will be served at approxima...
Greenock UM church to welcome bishop for 175th anniversary
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November 6, 2025
For the MVI Greenock United Methodist Church will welcome Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball to help celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary in Elizabeth Township. Bishop Steiner Ball will offer the message ...
On the road to Vysne Remety
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GUEST COLUMN
November 6, 2025
After five exciting days in Pilsen in the Czech Republic for the 80th Anniversary Liberation Festival and honoring the three men from Donora who took part in the liberation in 1945, the first part of ...
In-laws’ open-door policy creates tension for newcomer
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November 6, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are celebrating our second anniversary. For the most part, we’re very happy. He’s the best friend I’ve ever had. The problem is his family. They’re wonderful people who hav...
Train mix-up makes friend late for plans
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
November 6, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My friends and I made plans to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art last weekend to visit the rooftop before it closed (not just for the season, but for the next five years due to upco...
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November 6, 2025
• Veterans appreciation breakfast, Charleroi Area School District gymnasium, 75 Fecsen Drive, across from the elementary center, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Following breakfast, all veterans and spouses are invite...
NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY
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November 6, 2025
The next Innovations in Medicine program at Penn Highlands Mon Valley will feature Dr. Thomas Sisk, a family medicine physician at Mon-Vale Primary Care Practices Inc., at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Anthon...
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Rostraver Lions’ last barbecue of year will honor veterans
November 6, 2025
The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., will hold a Bags for Books: Library Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Call 724-258-5409 to place a lunch order by Friday. The $10 lunch features a ham or turk...
Student fears sexuality could be at odds with family’s beliefs
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November 5, 2025
DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my family (with modest success) that I’m asexual. I overhear conversations my parents have been having with my older siblings on t...
Group chat argument spreads to real life
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
November 5, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend is upset with me because I didn’t defend her during a heated argument in a group chat with some of our mutual friends. I didn’t feel I should get involved. The conversation h...
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November 5, 2025
A gospel concert featuring Elvis tribute artist Eddie Steen will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harmony Presbyterian Church, 587 Harmony Church Road, Belle Vernon. Charge is $20 for adults and $10 for ch...
Epiphany Ladies
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
November 5, 2025
The Oct. 14 meeting of Epiphany Ladies of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen was opened with the flag pledge and prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, led by President Sara Stein. Stein welcomed a...
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November 5, 2025
• Mon Valley Salvation Army Red Kettle kickoff dinner fundraiser, St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, 1205 Grand Blvd., Monessen, $40, tickets available at the door, 5 p.m. • Mon Valley Nurses Association m...
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Carnegie library to host program on submarine accidents
November 5, 2025
Monongahela Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at noon Saturday at Lock 4 at Smitty’s Marina, Lower Speers. Remember to bring Christmas cards for veterans....
Monessen High School Class of 1975 holds reunion
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November 4, 2025
Monessen High School Class of 1975 recently celebrated its 50-year reunion at the Clubhouse Grille in Rostraver Township. The weekend began with a golf outing Friday morning at the Cedarbrook Golf Cou...
Monessen K of C donates winter coats
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November 4, 2025
Knights of Columbus, Monessen Council 954, donated 260 winter coats for children attending Monessen and Belle Vernon Area schools and for adults at The Free Store in Monessen and the Monessen Family C...
The bee’s knees: Why bees are so important to humans
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ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
November 4, 2025
Author’s disclaimer: The information provided is for informational and educational purposes only and does not substitute for or provide medical advice. Always consult your physician. This is not meant...
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November 4, 2025
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Richard James Garufi, 30, of Herminie and Alexis Elizabeth Birkland, 24, of Sutersville • Dominick...
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HONOR ROLLS
November 4, 2025
The following students were named to the 2025-26 first grading period honor roll at Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville: Grade 12 Highest honors Katelyn Bennett, Jenna Buchheit,...