Husband is convinced spouse cheated
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 4, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I are going through a rough patch, and I just don’t know what to do. He seems to believe that I am cheating on him. This all started one night when I returned home prett...
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Belle Vernon VFC to hold
September 4, 2025
American Legion Post 659 will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the North Belle Vernon Social Hall, 545 Broad Ave. Fred Cox/Joe Montana landmark event in Monongahela postponed The leadership...
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September 4, 2025
• Senior Expo, hosted by state Rep. Andrew Kuzma, Boston Spectrum, 6001 Smithfield St., Elizabeth Township, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Early-bird rummage sale, Christ Lutheran Church, 302 Vine St., West Newt...
Parents punish teen because of her sexual orientation
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September 3, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I am freshman in high school, and I live with my stepmother and father. They are great parents to me and my little brother but very homophobic. I love going to church with them, but I have ...
Depressed reader gets angry at clueless friend
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September 3, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been struggling with what feels like depression. I’ve never experienced these long periods of sadness, isolation and laziness before, but for the past year, I’ve been in a seaso...
Forgotten memories spark trip to Czech Republic
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GUEST COLUMN
September 3, 2025
Growing up in the 1960s, I was surrounded by World War II veterans. Most of my older male relatives and neighbors were veterans. The funny thing about this was they very seldom talked about the war. M...
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September 3, 2025
• All housewares are 50% off, Care & Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., 6 to 8 p.m. • Long Branch Sportsmen’s Club meeting, at the clubhouse, 44 Sphar St., 7:30 p.m...
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LIBRARY DONATIONS
September 3, 2025
The Monessen Public Library has shelved the following: Memoriams Patricia Mikula “Boyfriend” by Frieda McFadden and “Lies He Told Me” by James Patterson, presented by Penn Highlands Mon Valley Auxilia...
YESTERYEAR
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September 3, 2025
One of the largest armies of unemployed men parade in Washington on bike, wagons and on foot, on the first Labor Day observance, Sept. 3, 1894. Shown are Jacob S. Coxey’s “Army of the Commonweal of Ch...
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Presley’s Pack Family Fun
September 3, 2025
A fall sale by the Garden Club of McKeesport and its arboretum and rose garden will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 1400 Pinoak Drive, McKeesport. Browse the lovely fall wreaths and floral ...
Roommate’s spending habits make it hard to move out
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September 2, 2025
DEAR ABBY: Nine months ago, my friend “Anne” moved in with me after losing her home following her boyfriend’s death. Since then, she’s had trouble finding employment, but when she does work, she spend...
Budgeter doesn’t want to miss out on little treats
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September 2, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently started budgeting after realizing how much money slips through my fingers each month, especially on little treats like coffee runs, lunches out and takeout. When I added it ...
MONESSEN LIBRARY COLLECTING FOOD
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September 2, 2025
The Monessen Public Library is collecting non-perishable food items for the Westmoreland County Food Bank during the first two weeks of September. All donated items must be non-perishable, within the ...
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Christina’s Cakes sale on
September 2, 2025
Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 212, Donora, will meet at 6:45 p.m. Friday at the post on Meldon Avenue in Donora. Mum orders are due today. Members are urged to attend.
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September 2, 2025
• Donora Public Library board of directors meeting, at the library, 510 Meldon Ave., Donora, 5:30 p.m. • Community dinner, (pulled pork sandwiches as main dish) bring a favorite side dish, California ...
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September 2, 2025
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Nathan Paul Mayernik, 41, and Kristen Marie Cocciolone, 38, both of Monessen • Timothy Michael Sed...
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LIBRARY DONATIONS
September 2, 2025
The West Newton Public Library has shelved the following: Memorial donation Deceased classmates of West Newton High School Class of 1965: Robert Biagini, Jack Gibbons, Donald Cecchett and Shirley Kuno...
A twist on a classic pie
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August 30, 2025
Culinary.net While apple pie is a traditional seasonal dish, you can add unique flavor with this skillet version. Simply toss Honeycrisp apples with brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice then spoon be...
Embrace the smoke, and other tips for grilling vegetables at a Labor Day barbecue
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By ALBERT STUMM Associated Press 
August 30, 2025
When barbecue expert Steven Raichlen traveled the world searching for novel grilling traditions, he marveled at the commonalities across 60 countries. The way live fire brings people together. The uni...