Husband’s work schedule means missing family time
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
April 17, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been married to my husband for about 10 years now, and we have two kids together. My husband is a great provider. He is comforting and stable. To maintain our household, he works ...
Man’s online shopping drains coffers and wife’s patience
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April 17, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 50 years sits in his chair for hours at a time making online purchases he thinks are a necessity or just plain intriguing. We get two or three packages a day, which usually co...
Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026
Curb bad habits and put your energy where it can do some good. Use your imagination; you have plenty to offer and to gain if you work hard in the service of a cause you believe in. Your enthusiasm wil...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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April 17, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, April 17, the 107th day of 2026. There are 258 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 17, 1961, some 1,400 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched the Bay of Pig...
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Star party being held
April 17, 2026
Faith Lutheran Church, 1656 Lincoln Way, White Oak, will host a dine-in or takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Charge is $10 for adults and $5 for children. A bake sale will also be he...
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April 17, 2026
• Parkinson’s disease fundraising event, Fraternal Order Eagles 2399, 461 Schoonmaker Ave., open to the public, 3 to 9 p.m. • Genealogy program “Step Away from the Computer” Monessen Public Library, 3...
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Center in the Woods,
April 17, 2026
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY
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April 17, 2026
Innovations in Medicine, the community programming that Penn Highlands Mon Valley offers to residents of the region, continues in April. On April 29, the program will feature Morgan Baxter, DPM, FACFA...
Bide your time
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April 16, 2026
Bide your time. You have plenty going for you this year, but if you overreach or overstep your boundaries, it will set you back. Put your energy toward something tangible. Know your limits and your st...
Sister claims late mother changed her estate plan in secret
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April 16, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away recently. She suffered from dementia and was a cancer survivor, but she lived well into her 80s. It was difficult for me to witness her mental decline when I spoke to ...
BFF develops feelings for friend’s brother
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
April 16, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have had the same best friend for nearly a decade — since middle school. Due to the length of our friendship, I have gotten close with her and her family, even going on trips with th...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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April 16, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, April 16, the 106th day of 2026. There are 259 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 16, 2007, Seunghui Cho, a 23-year-old Virginia Tech student, killed...
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Monessen library holding annual book sale
April 16, 2026
Fraternal Order Eagles 2399, 461 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen is hosting a Parkinson’s disease fundraising event with guest bartenders Tyler and friends from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday featuring a 50/50 ...
BINGO SUNDAY AT THE DONORA LIBRARY
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April 16, 2026
A bingo fundraiser will be held Sunday at the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave. Doors open at noon, and games begin at 1 p.m. Admission is $15. Food and beverages will be available for sale, door...
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April 16, 2026
• Monongahela Veterans Council meeting, VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Fish fry, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2, 10 Main St., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 724-929-5511. • Bingo, Sa...
Kevin Mollis named MVRCC Legends of Commerce honoree
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April 15, 2026
For the MVI The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Kevin Mollis as the 2026 Legends of Commerce Honoree for its annual golf outing. A familiar and respected name throughout t...
Refresh your home: A spring cleaning checklist
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April 15, 2026
Feature Impact After months of winter, spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting and vacuuming - it’s about inviting sunlight and fresh air into your space through the open windows and giving yourself ...
Ready, set, spring: Five smart early-season yard tips
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April 15, 2026
Feature Impact As the days lengthen and warm air has you ready to get your patio furniture out of storage, that means it’s time to give your yard a fresh start. With a little planning now, you’ll be r...
Cost-effective curb appeal boosters
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April 15, 2026
Metro Creative Services One shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. However, that often is hard to do, particularly when it comes to homes. Curb appeal bears significant influence regarding how a propert...