Mother wants nothing to do with son’s new flame
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March 25, 2026
DEAR ABBY: Seven months ago, my son filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years. Three months ago, he introduced us to “Carlene.” Abby, the woman has five children with three different men and is curr...
Bystander mad she didn’t do more to stop crime
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
March 25, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: I live in New York City, and the other day, I saw someone’s phone get stolen, and I didn’t do anything to help. I felt bad, but ultimately, I didn’t want to get hurt or have anything s...
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026
Hold on tight. Time is on your side, and consideration of others will help you gain perspective regarding possibilities and your desires. A shift is taking place that requires you to be open-minded an...
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March 25, 2026
• Bellmar High School Class of 1958 dinner meeting, Belle Tavern, 1713 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township, 5 p.m. • Kids’ clothing blowout: All children’s items $1 each (limit of 10) California United...
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Mon Valley Paws fundraiser to be held at Foster House II
March 25, 2026
The Valley Inn Volunteer Fire Department will present an Easter egg hunt from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Ringgold School District’s Joe Montana Stadium, 1 Ram Drive. In addition to the hunt, there wil...
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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, ...