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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
March 25, 2026
President Sara Stein called the March 8 meeting of the Epiphany Ladies of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Monessen, to order in the Epiphany Church Hall following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Following the welco...
YESTERYEAR
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March 25, 2026
In this March 25, 1965, file photo, state troopers block the steps of the Alabama state capitol at Montgomery, Ala., from civil rights marchers at the end of their five-day march from Selma, Ala. AP
People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
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By By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer 
March 25, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she treated herself to a little forest bat...
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March 24, 2026
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Jonathan Robert Gibala, 49, North Versailles, and Deborah Louisa Mattis, 49, White Oak • David Jan...
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026
Spread some cheer this year. Communication is your way forward. Be honest to protect your reputation and keep your life simple. Stay on track, focus on what’s important and take on only what’s feasibl...
Grandson restricts access to his righteous flock
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March 24, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I’m a Christian. I’ve raised my family to be Christians, and they have raised theirs to be Christians, even though we may not all be members of the same denomination. One of my grandsons be...
Friend charges guests to attend wedding
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
March 24, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I just received an invitation to a wedding from an old friend. This friend and I used to be close, but frankly, we started hanging out a lot less because I couldn’t afford her lifestyl...
MONESSEN LIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH
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March 24, 2026
Thomas Yorty, son of Brandon and Tara Yorty was recently recognized as the Monessen Lions Club March Student of the Month. Thomas is the president and founder of the Dungeons and Dragons Club, also se...
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March 24, 2026
The McKeesport Community Newsroom will host an informational program, “Public Records 101” at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave Rich Lord of Public Source w...
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March 24, 2026
• Easter bake sale order deadline, St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church, 330 Shaw Ave., McKeesport, Call Diane at 412-- 751-5724. • Saucy Wednesday wing night, dine-in or takeout, Monessen Hilltop Firem...
Welcome to allergy season — Here’s how to protect yourself
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March 23, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re ...
Alcoholic ex refuses to accept it’s over
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March 23, 2026
DEAR ABBY: A former boyfriend, “Ray,” is an alcoholic. He has been through rehab twice, but it didn’t do any good. He won’t stop. He keeps saying we’ll work it out. I don’t understand why Ray can’t ge...
Monday, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 2026
Put more time and effort into making progress. Learn through experience and apply what you discover to how you earn and manage your money. Let your emotions drive you forward, and your desire to make ...
Around The Valley, Features
March 23, 2026
• PublicSource town hall meeting, Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part 2: Connellsville to McKeesport, West Overton Museum, 112 W. Overton Road, Scottdale, 6 to 8 p.m. • Pizza/pizza burger sale, ...
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March 23, 2026
Singer Chaka Khan is 73. Basketball Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma is 72. Fashion designer Kenneth Cole is 72. Actor Amanda Plummer is 69. Actor Hope Davis is 62. Musician Damon Albarn is 58. Basket...
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March 23, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY 23 Today is Monday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2026. There are 283 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 23, 1998, “Titanic” tied an Academy Awards record by winning 11 Osc...
Danish turnovers an easy and quick treat for guests
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OUT OF THE FRYING PAN
March 21, 2026
By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI Visiting with my Aunt Marg has always meant something homemade and delicious to eat. For the longest time I couldn’t figure out how she always managed to have a selecti...
Mom unsure what to do when disturbing truth is revealed
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March 21, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Kate” is 22 and just recently graduated from college. She has been dating her boyfriend for five years. I love this young man like he was my own. The problem is, I just found o...
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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March 21, 2026
Be quick to assess domestic expenses and avoid penalties. Focus on how you can give back to your community or take advantage of incentives. Reach out to organizations and people who can offer insight ...