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Spaghetti dinners at BV
May 15, 2026
A brain cancer fundraiser will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Monessen Eagles, 461 Schoonmaker Ave., in memory of Tracey Cole Marucci. Featured will be favorite tunes played by John, appetiz...
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Center in the Woods,
May 15, 2026
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
Charthene Club honors Charleroi Area girls of the month
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May 14, 2026
By the MVI The Charthene Club recently held its annual tea celebrating the girls of the month chosen from top senior students at Charleroi Area High School. Girls of the month are chosen based on acad...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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May 14, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today 14, the 134th day of 2026. There are 231 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 14, 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition, organized to explore the Louisiana Territory a...
Three’s a crowd in family’s housing arrangement
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May 14, 2026
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my husband and I bought a home together with his sister. We share the bills and chores and, for the most part, it works. We live in a nicer home than we could afford on our...
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Happy Birthday: Share only what’s necessary. Your energy, time and expertise are best directed at what you want to accomplish. Don’t invite interference or rely on those who have let you down in the p...
Reader wants to help classmate with her career
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 14, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, I presented a classmate of mine with an opportunity to step into her career. We were talking about career goals, and she mentioned she wanted to gain more experience. I knew ...
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May 14, 2026
• Housewares, spring jackets and dresses 50% off, California United Methodist Church care and share thrift store, 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Auntie Ann’s Pretzels, Penn Highlands Mo...
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May 14, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England. The Coast Guard announced Wednes...
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Moments of Joy to hold sale at Penn Highlands MV
May 14, 2026
Missionaries of the Union Baptist Church in Monessen will hold the annual Spring Fellowship from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Social Hall, 1701 Grand Blvd., Monessen. Tickets are $10 an...
Young teen’s stepdad is pushing her along the wrong path
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May 13, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have recently found out that our 14-yearold granddaughter, a freshman in high school, is being encouraged to drink, or more accurately, “chug,” beer out of cans with her st...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities; they will sprout. A lifestyle change will have a greater impact on you than you expect. Do the groundwork, fill out applications, talk to experts and put yourbu...
Boyfriend upset by mom and partner’s relationship
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 13, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been dating my boyfriend for six years now, and I have developed a close relationship with his family. We got along immediately, and they welcomed me in. His mom and I speak reg...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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May 13, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY 13 Today is Wednesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2026. There are 232 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress formally declared war against ...
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Mission Agape to hold pet blessing
May 13, 2026
The dignity robes group will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the St. Andrew the Apostle Church sewing room, Second Street Extension and Park Manor Road in Donora. All are welcome as more assistance...
YESTERYEAR
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May 13, 2026
Former National League baseball players gather at Yankee Stadium, New York, on May 13, 1950, to participate in an Old Timers’ game with an American League group. From left are: Charles Hargrave, Chica...
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May 13, 2026
• Jac’s Sweets, pepperoni rolls, sausage and cheese rolls, cookies, apple dumplings, apricot and blackberry crumb bars, peach cobbler, chocolates, mini zucchini loaves and snickerdoodle loaves, Penn H...
Community Bank celebrating 125th anniversary with campaign
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May 12, 2026
For the MVI Community Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of CB Financial Services, Inc., will celebrate its 125th anniversary on July 1. Founded in 1901 in Carmichaels, Pa., Community Bank has grown fr...
Local Lions team up with Mon Valley Paws
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May 12, 2026
Westmoreland County Lions Pennsylvania District 14-E and Mon Valley Paws, in conjunction with Pet Supplies Plus, held a Great Pet Food Challenge for the Lions District Convention and Spring Rally on A...