DEAR HARRIETTE: About a year ago, I met a man at work, and he introduced himself to me by telling me how beautiful I am and how much he admires me. In less than a month, I was his girlfriend. We are s...

• U.S. and local church history lesson, Christ Our Shepherd Center, Greensburg, 9 a.m. to noon. • Crime solvers club, ages 18 and older gather for some sleuthing fun, Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. ...

Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, is holding soup sales from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Soup is $10 a quart or $5 a pint. For more information,...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

The Monongahela Area Library shelved the following in November and December: Mary E. Dewar “The Best Loved Villages of France” by Stephane Bern, presented by Mary E. Dewar. Scotchy and Diane Newman “T...

Four Russian scientists watch Dr. Jonas Salk, discoverer of the antipolio vaccine bearing his name, inoculate an unidentified youngster in Pittsburgh on Jan 30, 1956. From left are Drs. Lev I. Lukin, ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are raising our 7-month-old daughter together, and we generally get along well. I love him very much, but he has a habit that worries me. He’s constantly on the lookout for...

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Let your emotions take over; follow your heart. Embrace life and love, and strive to make happiness your objective. Someone you encounter will capture your attention. PIS...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, my daughter asked me to tell her more about my early life. Over the years, I’ve made a point not to talk much about it, but now that she’s older and asking, I think it’s OK t...

Why are young athletes getting hurt at more alarming rates than even 20 years ago? There are several reasons in my opinion. Lets look at some stats first. About 3.5 million children younger than 14-ye...

By The Associated Press Digging out from the weekend’s massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart. Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. Al...

• Mike Perry Jewelry sale, (handcrafted jewelry from the earth’s treasures) Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Food pantry, Peace Lutheran C...

The Hudson river is seen covered with thick ice against a backdrop of Brooklyn skyscrapers on Jan. 29, 1936. AP

U.S. Steel Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees Chapter 15-7 will conduct a meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at USW Local 2227 union hall, 1301 Philip Murray Road, West Mifflin. Guest speaker, Kelly ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 14-year-old daughter’s best friend gets jealous of my daughter when she spends time with other friends, even though her best friend has other friends as well. If my daughter hangs o...

Don’t hesitate to make your move. Let go of the past, and saturate your mind with possibilities that give you hope for a brighter future. Stop worrying and start living life your way. Be good to yours...

DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime divorcee and a retiree with grown kids. What is troubling me is I’ve always had an issue with taking a shower and all the oil and dirt flowing down my body. I think it’s gro...

TODAY IN HISTORY 28 Today is Wednesday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2026. There are 337 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after l...

The Monongahela Rotary Club named Nathan Newman, Sarah Simko and Bella Burwell as its January students of the month. Submitted

Lilly Carr of White Oak has been named to the 2025 fall dean’s list at Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio. Lilly is majoring in special education elementary dual preparation and is a graduate of Oakland...