MONONGAHELA ROTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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September 25, 2025
The Monongahela Rotary named Isabella Hooper and Andrew Nibbs as its September students of the month. The Ringgold High School seniors were selected by their teachers. Submitted
MONESSEN LIONS SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
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September 25, 2025
Monessen Lions Club recently recognized Monessen High School senior Julia Katwaroo as its September student of the month. Julia is the daughter or Jomayra and Prakash Katwaroo. A highest honors studen...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
September 25, 2025
President Sara Stein opened the first meeting of the Epiphany Ladies 202526 organizational year on Sept. 9 at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen by leading members in reciting the flag pledge and...
FRIENDS OF THE MONESSEN LIBRARY DONATION
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September 25, 2025
Friends of the Monessen Public Library recently presented library Director Dave Zilka with a $9,000 donation for programming, books, and general library expenses. Shown, front row, from left, are Zilk...
Mother’s physical discipline leaves witness unsettled
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September 25, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I was shopping recently and encountered a mother who had her two young children in her cart. One of them was making a loud noise. The mother slapped her hard across the face, yelling, “You’...
Navigating new friendships as an adult
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 25, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m trying to manage my social life as an adult and explore new ways to make friends. I always made friends at school, with kids in my grade or from my classes, but now navigating the ...
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Monessen cleanup day/ electronics drop-off
September 25, 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...
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September 25, 2025
• Fall decorations 50% off, California United Methodist Church thrift store, 227 Third St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Buying a Home program, held by Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport and Mon Valley Initiat...
Siblings not interested in sister’s vengeful ‘party’ for dad
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September 24, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My father was a terrible person. He was physically abusive to his wife and kids, and he sexually abused both of my sisters. He was a vicious bully who took every opportunity to humiliate hi...
Sibling wants to help sister going through divorce
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 24, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister recently went through a divorce, and it’s been difficult for her. She has two young kids, and I can see how overwhelmed and stressed she is, trying to juggle her work, taking...
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Purse/cash bash set for
September 24, 2025
Sweets by Lear, (a new vendor featuring chocolate, Oreos, strawberry cream, sweet potato and cinnamon cakes, chocolate chips, peanut butter cookies, cheesecake and plain brownies) will be at the Penn ...
Annita Garibaldi Society
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
September 23, 2025
Twenty-seven members and guests of the Annita Garibaldi Society gathered recently at the Cedar Creek Park activities center in Rostraver Township for a fun-filled afternoon. Games and activities inclu...
One-in-a-million chance
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GUEST COLUMN
September 23, 2025
It was August 2023, and we made the decision to go to Pilsen for the 2025 Liberation Festival. It would also coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe, V-E Day. We began telli...
Man’s drug-related death haunts friend who found him
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September 23, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I met “Donny” 18 months ago. For a while, we were both happy. Then suddenly, every Friday, Donny would make some excuse, smoke a cigarette and go to the bar across the street. Afterward, he...
Employees take advantage of summer hours
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 23, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: Summer is over, but I feel like my staff is still working at less than full capacity. Every year, I give them time off during the summer, which usually includes half days off on Friday...
Make fall feel fantastic this year with a picnic
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By By BEN RICE Travelbinger 
September 23, 2025
Early fall can be a period of soft mourning for many. Kids are back at school, life is back to reality, and parents lament the time spent with their loved ones nearby. Yet, who said the holiday season...
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September 23, 2025
For the MVI Food Helpers announced the return of The Taste Tour of Washington County, a community-driven celebration of global cuisine that brings together the region’s top food and beverage establish...
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September 23, 2025
Apple Fest and Greenock Log House Days will again combine for a popular celebration of food, crafts, vendors, history and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 5 p .m. Saturday in Elizabeth Township. Artists ...
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September 23, 2025
• Bellmar High School Class of 1962 dinner meeting, Belle Tavern (former Sweeney’s), 1713 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township, 6 p.m. • Free prostate cancer education and screening program, Penn Highla...
Western Pa. theaters, museums struggling with funding and audience retention
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September 22, 2025
Trends are positive, but the numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels. By ALEXIS PAPALIA TribLive On stages across Western Pennsylvania, the drama unfolding isn’t only scripted — it’s real. Five ye...