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Carroll Township VFD to host oldies dance
July 22, 2025
The Amateur Astronomer’s Association of Pittsburgh will have public star parties Friday and Saturday at the Mingo Creek County observatory, past shelter 10. Safe solar observing will be at 7 p.m., nig...
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July 22, 2025
A little girl from the neighborhood is pictured in front of John Hrehocik’s first car (Ford) in Port Vue in approximately 1947. The photo was submitted by John’s son, Timothy Hrehocik of McKeesport....
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St. Paul to hold
July 19, 2025
The annual Donora Fire Co. car show scheduled for Sunday at Palmer Park in Donora has been canceled.
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MONDAY
July 19, 2025
• City of Monessen and Mon Valley Academy for the Arts next free summer concert, Monessen City Park amphitheater, 1:30 to 2 p.m., MVAA Legends Drum & Bugle Corps; 2:05 to 2:35 p.m., TC Jr. Stage Band;...
Third party’s arrival leads to friendship’s demise
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July 19, 2025
DEAR ABBY: After moving into a 55-plus community seven years ago, I became close friends with my neighbors, “Iris” and her husband. She was widowed five years ago, and I began a relationship four year...
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July 18, 2025
• Glassport Citizen Hose Co. No. 1 annual parade, 5 p.m., followed by street fair, food, games and music. • Golf Ball Drop, 8 p.m., and Chalk the Park, 7 p.m., Vine Street Park, West Newton, sponsored...
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July 18, 2025
A free worship concert on the lawn will be performed by Still Standing, a contemporary praise and worship band, at 5 p.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church of Charleroi, 6 Walnut Ridge Road. Bring ...
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July 18, 2025
Lt. Col. Frank S. Perego of Canandaigua, N.Y. and Capt. Richard E. Leary of Annapolis, Md., taste their first doughnuts in Normandy during World War II, offered by Miss F.L. Reed of Pueblo, Colo., dir...
Monongahela Valley Chapter of DAR
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
July 18, 2025
Monongahela Valley Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met July 13 at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House in Rostraver Township. Guest speaker Amy Smart of the Queen Ali...
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Center in the Woods,
July 18, 2025
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
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July 17, 2025
• Gadgets by Gia, (3D articulated fidget toys and spinners) Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Farmers market, Ethnic Foods Day, Chess Park,...
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MV Paws to meet Tuesday
July 17, 2025
The fourth annual car show, scheduled for July 20 at the Centerville American Legion in Fredericktown has been canceled and is rescheduled to Aug. 3. The monthly meeting of Mon Valley Paws will be hel...
New children’s novel ‘Snoopers & Sneakers’ delves into autism and friendship
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By By COLETTE FUNCHES McKeesport Community Newsroom 
July 17, 2025
Pittsburgh-area authors Cristina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman wrote “Snoopers and Sneakers,” a delightful children’s book released in January about two girls who are different and become detectives as we...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
July 17, 2025
The Ladies of Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 4 of Washington County met for their monthly meeting June 18 at Domenico’s on Grand in Monessen. There is no meeting in July. The next meeting will ...
Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables
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By By KIM COOK Associated Press 
July 15, 2025
You can only sit in front of the fridge with the door open for so long. As heat waves blast the world like a blow dryer on high, folks are reaching for anything that promises a little personal chill: ...
Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work
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By By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Staff Writer 
July 15, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — When Claire Paré was a classroom teacher, working in a setting where every minute, down to the bathroom breaks, was scheduled, she brought granola bars, fruit and protein shakes to sch...
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July 15, 2025
A fundraiser spaghetti dinner will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the James C. Ford Post 949 American Legion, (Hazelkirk) 1938 Route 2023, Monongahela. The ticket price is $15. Takeouts will also ...
VALLEY GARDEN CLUB DISPLAY
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July 15, 2025
The Valley Garden is hosting a display of flower arrangements with the theme “America the Beautiful” at the Monessen Public Library this week. The Valley Garden Club has been in existence for over 50 ...
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July 15, 2025
• Monongahela High School Class of 1955 luncheon meeting, Eat ’n Park, Monongahela, 1 p.m. • Vitalant blood drive, Church of St. Anne Social Hall, 1870 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township, noon to 6 p....