DEAR ABBY: My daughter- in-law, “Louise,” died of cancer five years ago. She was 45; my son, “Pete,” was 48. They’d been married for 15 years and had no children. Three years ago, Pete met “Shelly” th...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son moved away a couple of months ago. At the time, he told me that he was able to transfer his job, which would make the move that much more seamless. Last week, he called me to te...

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church will have a Super Bowl gyro and pastry sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hellenic Center, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen. Cash and credit cards will be the ...

It is usually the famous who do the autographing, but GI’s swarm all over Hells Angels at a U.S. airdrome in England on Feb. 3, 1944, to put their names on the Flying Fortress before its takeoff for t...

• Soup sale, Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, 10:30 a.m. to noon. • The Fudge Guy, selling many varieties of homemade fudge, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country C...

Give yourself as many options as possible. When one door closes, another will open if you are receptive to trying something new. Security will come from your resourcefulness and ability to adapt to th...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. He is former military, suffers from PTSD, and has been verbally abusive and controlling since our wedding. I have always worked to support u...

By EVE GLAZIER, M.D., AND ELIZABETH KO, M.D. Dear Doctors: I have Type 2 diabetes, and in the last year, I have had a problem with excessive itching of my feet. A nerve study showed I had good nerves ...

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2026. There are 332 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 2, 2013, former Navy SEAL and “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle was fat...

DEAR ABBY: My wife of seven years secretly visits her ex-husband on multiple occasions. She visits him with and without his spouse present. However, she forbids me from speaking to or visiting any wom...

Winter is citrus season, so let these orange-infused cookies snap you out of any seasonal doldrums and brighten your day. This recipe is inspired by a favorite orange olive oil cake that is made with ...

Every type of pasta has a purpose, and often a sauce to match. This recipe, which comes from the cookbook “The Talisman of Happiness,” matches tortiglioni with peppers and eggplant. Of course, many pa...

If you’re looking for fun finger food, these twicebaked mini-potatoes are worth the effort. It takes a little time to assemble these potato poppers, but the good news is that they can be prepared well...

FAMILY FEATURES Picture this: Your team is down three points, but the taste of victory is just one field goal away. Sometimes, all you need is a little luck and a whole lot of guac. After all, an esti...

Take control of your expenses, investments and overall money management. How you handle your personal and professional affairs will determine how your year will unfold. You have plenty to gain if you ...

FAMILY FEATURES Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world. However, spending less time cooking doesn’t have to mean sacrificing ...

Avoid missing opportunities due to insecurity or disorganization. You can make a difference and progress this year if you put your heart and soul into whatever you pursue. Step up and do what you do b...

Good Luck Guac Recipe courtesy of Rob Riggle on behalf of Avocados From Mexico 4 Avocados From Mexico, halved, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon onion, minced 3 tablespoons pomegr...

Sweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes Servings: 1 1 Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa Cup 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup frozen Asian-style m...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI I prepared for this past week of frigid temperatures and deep snow by stocking my pantry, my craft supplies and my reading list. One of my reading list books,The Little...