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April 14, 2026
• Monessen Post Office retirees lunch meeting, Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Rostraver Township, noon. • Food pantry, Peace Lutheran Church, 641 Zimmer Hill Road, Greenock, 9 a.m. to noon. • White Oak S...
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Belle Vernon VFC fish fry set for Friday
April 14, 2026
The Monessen Lions Club is holding its annual flower sale. Red, white and pink geraniums are available for $6 and hanging baskets of new guinea impatiens, fuschia, begonia, cascading petunias, ivy lea...
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026
Let your imagination lead the way. Try something new and exciting, and you’ll discover surprising skills and talents. Embarking on something that makes you smile, think and grow will help you create a...
Friend’s husband is quite busy behind her back
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April 13, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I have a new close friend, and I am conflicted about whether I should inform her about her husband’s misdeeds. Before we became close, I learned he had been sexting and sending nude photos ...
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April 13, 2026
• South Hills Coin Club meeting, Bethel Park municipal building, 5100 West Library Ave., Bethel Park, 7:30 p.m. • Epiphany Ladies of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Monessen, meeting, Epiphany Church Hal...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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April 13, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2026. There are 262 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods, at age 21, became the youngest golfer to win t...
Eye exams can save more than your vision
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April 11, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I’m an ophthalmologist, a physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care, and I’m hoping you can help me debunk a common myth about eye health. Many assume eye disease happens o...
Reader gets involved in mom and grandma’s fight
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
April 11, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom has always had a troubled relationship with my grandmother, primarily due to growing up in poverty, surrounded by so much uncertainty. Due to her upbringing, my mom vowed to pro...
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026
Helping will put a smile on your face. Sign up, volunteer or take on a mission that you find gratifying. Look for opportunities to upgrade your lifestyle, your home environment and your investments. P...
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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April 11, 2026
Pay attention. Emotional manipulation is apparent and may rob you of your money, reputation or goals if you are compliant. Stand up for yourself, your rights and your abilities. The timing is right to...
Today in history:
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April 11, 2026
Today is Saturday, April 11, the 101st day of 2026. There are 264 days left in the year. On April 11, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Army troops liberated the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp near ...
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Ladies’ home Bible study beginning Monday
April 11, 2026
A super Sunday afternoon bingo will be held April 12 at the Lock 4 Volunteer Fire Co., 540 Isabella Ave., North Charleroi. Doors will open at noon, bingo begins at 2 p.m. Admission is $25. A ladies’ h...
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April 11, 2026
• 34th annual Mon Valley Home Show, cfsbank Event Center, Route 51, Rostraver Township, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 62-plus and free for children 12 and younger. • Spa...
YESTERYEAR
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April 11, 2026
Florida palms frame the Apollo 13 spacecraft as it lifts from its pad at Cape Kennedy carrying astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and John Swigert to the moon on April 11, 1970.
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April 11, 2026
• Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission meeting, 1200 Maronda Way, Monessen, 5 p.m. • VFW Post 1409 meeting, at the post, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Mother’s Day fundraiser begins and r...
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026
Control your emotions, and avoid backlash. If you want to bring about positive change, go through the proper channels and document your every move. You can accomplish plenty if you are specific regard...
Adult son continues to make his mom an emotional hostage
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April 10, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My wife recently immigrated to our current residence in the U.S. from Canada. She has a 23-year-old son dealing with mental illness back in Canada. He refuses to remain in therapy or to hol...
Man upset when date admits to having a girlfriend
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
April 10, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: A few months ago, I traveled home for winter break and went on a date with a former classmate. I was surprised when he asked me out, mainly because growing up, I was the only gay boy i...