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Center in the Woods,
October 24, 2025
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
BINGO FUNDRAISER AT DONORA LIBRARY
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October 24, 2025
A bingo fundraiser will be held Sunday at the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave. Doors will open at noon and bingo begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $15. Food and beverages will be available for sale....
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October 23, 2025
• State Rep. Eric Davanzo’s annual Veterans Luncheon, St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Ink for Paws tattoo fundraising event for Mon Valley Paws, Stee...
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White Oak Halloween events announced
October 23, 2025
St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, will hold its monthly food distribution from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 (or until food is gone) on Friday. Proof of income, documentation or identification...
Spouses paired with others in friends’ wedding party
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October 22, 2025
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, a close friend of my husband’s and mine asked us to be the “best couple” in their wedding. After being postponed for a year due to some family issues, the wedding is coming u...
Manager doesn’t respect employees’ time
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 22, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My manager has a habit of scheduling meetings that often run long, and they frequently overlap with other commitments on my calendar. Most of the time, these overlapping commitments ar...
Ergilia M. ‘Gia’ Fields – 100
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BIRTHDAY MILESTONES
October 22, 2025
Ergilia M. “Gia” Fields, formerly of Perryopolis, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Oct. 29. Born on Oct. 29, 1925, the former Ergilia Antonini was a hard worker her entire life having worked for F...
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October 22, 2025
• Monongahela Area Library giving candy and library goodies, Trunk or Treat, cfsbank, 1220 W. Main St., Monongahela, 5 to 7 p.m. • Crime Solvers Club, Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monong...
MORNING OF DEVOTION
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October 22, 2025
The Confraternity of Christian Mothers of St. Andrew the Apostle, Charleroi site, recently had a Morning of Devotion to Mary. Seminarian Mark Littlefield is shown leading the procession. Submitted
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October 22, 2025
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Frank George Hayden, 41, and Lauren Elizabeth Wiater, 34, both of Rostraver Township • Ronald Crai...
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Monessen library to host genealogy workshop
October 22, 2025
Sweets by Lear will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township. Pumpkin, apple and sweet potato pies will be sold along with...
Handsy grandpa ruins relationship during family dinner
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October 21, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I’m 22, and my boyfriend is 21. We’ve been dating for a few months. At a recent family dinner, his maternal grandfather hit on me. I was helping to clear the dinner table and leaned across ...
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025
Simplify your life. Distance yourself from drama, excess work and changes at home. Excess is the enemy, making this a good year to consider doing less across the board. Donate what you no longer use, ...
Prediabetic needs to get health in check
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 21, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am struggling to get my health on track. My doctor has warned me that I am prediabetic. I have seen other people my age who have diabetes and some of the side effects that come with ...
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Penn Highlands to hold Drug
October 21, 2025
The City of Monessen invites families, community members, and organizations to join in the fun at the 12th annual Monessen trunk or treat set for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Monessen City Park walking...
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October 21, 2025
Jacob Callaway of Rostraver Township was named to the spring trimester dean’s list at the Palmer College of Chiropractic main campus in Davenport, Iowa. Local students named to Palmer chiropractic dea...
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October 21, 2025
• Pampered in Pink, for breast cancer awareness, (free hand massage, chair massage, hand paraffin, mini manicures, hair tinsel) Douglas Education Center, 531 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen, 4 to 8 p.m. • ...
Better Sleep While Traveling
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October 21, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES From crossing time zones to adjusting to new surroundings, getting quality sleep while traveling can be a challenge. Whether traveling for business or leisure, between long flights and...
Affordable family-friendly activities
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October 21, 2025
Metro Creative Services Parents know that the cost of living has risen dramatically in recent years. There are numerous metrics to determine just how much more people must spend to get by, but one tha...