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MONDAY
February 21, 2026
• Sweet & Savory Sunday, Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe, noon to 5 p.m. (vendors, live entertainment, auction baskets, kids’ activities, cafe and more family fun). All proceeds benefit City Mission....
Widow discovers late husband’s life was full of secrets
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February 21, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My late husband was ill for six years. He experienced some dementia. He wasn’t able to work, and our life together changed a lot. I focused on supporting him through his decline until he ev...
Fifty years later, former couple again cross paths
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February 20, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I met “Bobbie” when we were in college in the early 1970s. We fell in love, got married and stayed together for seven years. Things changed; our divorce was amicable. We went on to successf...
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026
Step up, take control and be the one to make things happen. Organize, host, participate and lead the way, and see what transpires. Refuse to let emotions interfere with doing what’s right. Positive ch...
Husband’s support of career starts to dwindle
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
February 20, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband claims that he supports my career as a lawyer in big law; however, he gets irritated when I work late. He says he feels like I don’t have time for him and that I always put ...
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February 20, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY 20 oday is Friday, Feb. T20, the 51st day of 2026. There are 314 days left in the year. • In 1792, President George Washington signed an act creating the United States Post Office Dep...
YESTERYEAR
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February 20, 2026
Though the warmth of civilization lies just beyond, this statue of “Balto” the indomitable lead dog who carried that famous serum to Nome, appears to be in its element during New York’s heavy snowfall...
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CROWN to hold Easter egg hunt
February 20, 2026
The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center in conjunction with See Clear will present Elder Voices: Recalling Memories of the Mon Valley at noon Saturday at the center, 1832 Arboretum Drive, Mc...
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February 20, 2026
• “Sewing with a Purpose Day,” Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sewers and non-sewers welcome to assist in making mastectomy aprons ...
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Center in the Woods,
February 20, 2026
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
City Mission to host annual Sweet Sunday Event with a savory twist
Around The Valley, Features
February 19, 2026
The 32nd annual event is set for Sunday at Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. For the MVI City Mission will host its biggest — and sweetest — fundraiser on Sunday. The 32nd annual Sweet and Savory Sund...
Paint and sip at St. Sebastian
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February 19, 2026
The Ladies of Faith of St. Sebastian Church will host a Paint and Sip fundraiser in the church social hall, 801 Broad Ave., North Belle Vernon, beginning at noon March 14. Ticket price is $35 and incl...
Mount Calvary Baptist Church celebrates Black History Month
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February 19, 2026
Mount Calvary Baptist Church hosted a Black History Month celebration on Sunday with the theme, “Break Every Chain” featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jèri L. Ogden. Praise and worship guests included Latr...
Birthday milestones: Mary Louise Doptis turns 90
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February 19, 2026
Mary Louise Doptis of Monessen was celebrated on Sunday as family and loved ones gathered to honor her 90th birthday. The milestone occasion brought together her children, grandchildren, and greatgran...
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026
It’s essential to think your plans through, beginning to end, before you initiate change. You will accomplish the most if you pay attention to every detail and structure your life around doing things ...
Daughter levels with mother about her future plans
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February 19, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am 67, and my husband is 68. For the past six years, we have been caring for aging parents. My father-in-law, who had Alzheimer’s, passed away a few years ago. We went through a lot with ...
Husband’s past infidelity causes continued strain
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
February 19, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I are going on our eighth year of marriage. Last year, we experienced indiscretion for the first time — to my knowledge, anyway. And as you can imagine, it was hard on u...
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February 19, 2026
The following students were named to the 2025-26 second nine-week honor roll at Frazier High School in Perryopolis: Grade 12 Highest honors Alyssa E. Blair, Scott E. Brundege Jr, Malana J. Burton, Eli...
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February 19, 2026
The following students were named to the 2025-2026 second nine-weeks honor roll at Frazier Elementary School: Fifth grade Highest honors Brody Boyd, Alayna Cramer, Lynnlee Geary, Clara King, Lydia Kur...
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February 19, 2026
The following students were named to the 2025-26 second nine-week honor roll at Frazier Middle School: Grade 8 Highest honors James Albert, Luciana Albright, Kamry Augustine, Destiny Behanna, Lily Cel...