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VFW Post 1409 to meet Monday
February 5, 2026
Saint Katharine Drexel Parish will hold 2026 Lenten fish fries from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 18 and 20 at Drexel Hall, 208 Abromaitis St., Bentleyville. Phone in orders begin at 10 a.m., dinei...
Elite Medispa to host Galentine’s Day event
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February 4, 2026
The Charleroi-based medispa offers medically supervised services for both men and women. For the MVI Elite Medispa, which provides medically supervised aesthetic and wellness services for both men and...
Couple still maintain two homes after years together
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February 4, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am a widow who has been dating a widower for the past eight years. He’s a wonderful man and the love of my life. We both have children, so we have been extremely careful not to cause them...
AQUARIUS
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February 4, 2026
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be open to suggestions but verify information before initiating change. The precautions you take will ease your mind and encourage you to trust your instincts. PISCES (Fe...
Romantic soul wants to reconnect with spontaneous date
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
February 4, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I went on a wonderful date last week. I encouraged myself to go to a networking event alone and ended up meeting an intriguing gentleman. We both decided to show up for ourselves, and ...
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February 4, 2026
• Long Branch Sportsmen’s Club meeting, at the clubhouse, 44 Sphar St., 7:30 p.m. • The Fudge Guy, selling varieties of homemade fudge, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll...
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Frosty Frolic set for
February 4, 2026
The D&D Adventurer’s Guild — The Rowdy Revelers will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela. All returning and new players are welcome for a ni...
LIONS PEACE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
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February 3, 2026
Two students from Saint Sebastian Regional Catholic School in North Belle Vernon were recognized for their participation in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest, sponsored by the Fayette City Washingto...
MVP FEBRUARY SPONSOR OF THE MONTH
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February 3, 2026
The Mon Valley Paws February sponsor of the month is Tregembo Motors in Bentleyville. Shown, from left, are Joe Sopcak and Billie Sue Tregembo (holding Abby). The mission of Mon Valley Paws is to prov...
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Carly Lutz named to dean’s high honors
February 3, 2026
Ava Zimmer of Venetia was named to the 2025 fall-semester dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. Carly Lutz of Finleyville was named to the fall 2025 dean’s high honors list at Marie...
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February 3, 2026
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Jason Lee Bright, 48, of Monongahela and Valerie Anne Delvitto, 46, of Jeannette • Jonathan Barret...
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February 3, 2026
Take your time; look at every angle before you make a move. Having the insight and discipline to slow down and to live in the moment will benefit you over time. Pay attention to your finances, and you...
Man’s mother feels left out of family gatherings
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February 3, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My daughter- in-law, “Louise,” died of cancer five years ago. She was 45; my son, “Pete,” was 48. They’d been married for 15 years and had no children. Three years ago, Pete met “Shelly” th...
Parent considers options after son’s poor decision
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
February 3, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My son moved away a couple of months ago. At the time, he told me that he was able to transfer his job, which would make the move that much more seamless. Last week, he called me to te...
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Fish fries being held at Belle Vernon VFC
February 3, 2026
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church will have a Super Bowl gyro and pastry sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hellenic Center, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen. Cash and credit cards will be the ...
YESTERYEAR
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February 3, 2026
It is usually the famous who do the autographing, but GI’s swarm all over Hells Angels at a U.S. airdrome in England on Feb. 3, 1944, to put their names on the Flying Fortress before its takeoff for t...
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February 3, 2026
• Soup sale, Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, 10:30 a.m. to noon. • The Fudge Guy, selling many varieties of homemade fudge, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country C...
Monday, February 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026
Give yourself as many options as possible. When one door closes, another will open if you are receptive to trying something new. Security will come from your resourcefulness and ability to adapt to th...
Wife discovers abusive husband is planning to go
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February 2, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. He is former military, suffers from PTSD, and has been verbally abusive and controlling since our wedding. I have always worked to support u...