MONONGAHELA CLASS OF 1967
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May 21, 2025
Eleven classmates (and two spouses) of the Monongahela High School Class of 1967 gathered recently at the Clubhouse Grille at the Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. For several years, these...
YESTERYEAR
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May 21, 2025
Tim Hrehocik of McKeesport submitted this photo of him “driving his first car” in 1953.
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May 21, 2025
• Innovations in Medicine: Advanced Surgical Care of Hernias with Dr. Clarence Lin, Penn Highlands Mon Valley Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township,...
As millions try camping for the first time, experts offer meal prep advice
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By By BELLA BUCCHIOTTI For the AP 
May 21, 2025
According to The Dyrt 2025 Camping Report, 81.1 million Americans camped in 2024, down slightly from the previous year. Nearly 6 million of those were first-time campers, and KOA reports 61% were Gen ...
Muscle mass and strength: A powerful marker for longevity
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ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
May 20, 2025
When we talk about health outcomes and longevity, I am sure the first thing you think of is our heart health and nutrition. While cardiovascular health is an important indicator of our overall health ...
Next Innovations in Medicine program set for Thursday
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May 20, 2025
Innovations in Medicine, the community programming that Penn Highlands Mon Valley offers to residents of the region, continues in May. Clarence Lin, M.D., a board-certified surgeon who uses advanced s...
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May 20, 2025
• Apple Harvest barbecue truck (barbecued ribs, pulled pork, chicken, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and more) Penn Highlands Mon Valley, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p...
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Apple Harvest truck to be at Penn Highlands
May 20, 2025
The Monessen veterans will hold the annual Memorial Day service at noon Monday at the Grandview Cemetery mausoleum. The public is encouraged to attend to honor the memory of those who gave all and tho...
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May 20, 2025
For the MVI The Pennsylvania Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides income eligible seniors with the opportunity to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vege...
YESTERYEAR
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May 20, 2025
A crowd cheers for aviatrix Amelia Earhart as she boards her singleengine Lockheed Vega airplane in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, for the trip back to London on May 22, 1932. Earhart became the first...
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McKeesport Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays
May 17, 2025
The Gate of Heaven Church of God in Christ, 644 Reed Ave., Monessen, will celebrate its annual Women’s Day program at 4 p.m. Sunday, The theme will be “Women of Purpose, Power and Prayer.” There will ...
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MONDAY
May 17, 2025
• Blessing of the Bikes, Christian Center, 130 Charity Lane, Rostraver Township, open to all. Services will be held at 11 a.m., bikes arrive at 10:30 a.m. • Spaghetti dinner, dine-in or takeout, Belle...
Mother-in-law complicates birthday planning with demand
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May 17, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s 50th birthday (we’re both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him. His family, my family and the two of us all live in different states on the East C...
20th Century Club installs new officers
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May 16, 2025
The 20th Century Club of McKeesport met May 6 to celebrate its 98th birthday. During this celebration, new officers were installed. They are, from left, Corresponding Secretary Chris Drecnik, Second V...
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DEAN’S LISTS
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May 16, 2025
Pennsylvania Western University recently announced nearly 3,000 students were named to the spring 2025 Dean’s List. The following local students were honored for outstanding academic excellence during...
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May 16, 2025
Two new vendors, Charmella’s Jewels (selling Paparazzi jewelry and accessories) and Dawn’s Goodies (cinnamon breads, pepperoni rolls, jerky, cookies and more) will be sold from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday...
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May 16, 2025
• Takeout only spaghetti dinner, First United Methodist Church of Monongahela, 430 W. Main St., Monongahela, 3 to 5:30 p.m., $12 for adults, free for children younger than 10 with adult purchase. To p...
West Mifflin native opens art exhibit in Braddock
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 15, 2025
John Rice’s exhibit is on display at Braddock UnSmoke Systems Artspace through May 31. Over time, John Rice has realized he wants to make art that can help people. “I’ve made art before for personal r...
Charleroi’s theatre showcase to celebrate 20 years of musicals
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2025
The cast will perform highlights from the musicals performed at the high school over the past 20 years. The Charleroi Area School District will celebrate 20 years of musical magic during its annual Sp...
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Donora K of C to hold cash bingo
May 15, 2025
The Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary Club is organizing a community CPR certification class to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services, 100 Pleasant Valley Bl...