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October 15, 2025
The First Christian Church of Charleroi, 61 Walnut Ridge Road, will host an event entitled, “The 7 I Am’s,” a fall classic, based on passages from the book of John. The program will begin at 4 p.m. Su...
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Charmella’s Jewels to be sold at Penn Highlands
October 15, 2025
The Dignity Robes group will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the sewing room of St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Second Street Extension and Park Manor Road in Donora. Volunteers are needed to assist...
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October 15, 2025
• Beginner Genealogy: Build your Family Tree, Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Rostraver Township, 5:30 p.m. Register at the library website. • Ostomy Support Group meeting, Penn Highlands M...
Rehoboth Church to host spaghetti dinner
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October 14, 2025
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, 442 Rehoboth Road, Rostraver Township, is hosting a spaghetti dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Large portions are $10, small portion is $6. Dinners will comprise salad, ...
Credit unions: A history of community and ownership
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Credit unions: A history of community and ownership
October 14, 2025
International Credit Union Day COOPERATION FOR A PROSPEROUS WORLD By the World Council of Credit Unions This is the story of an idea. A simple idea: that people could pool their money and make loans t...
What is a credit union? The benefits of membership
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October 14, 2025
Credit unions focus on helping members succeed financially. For the MVI Whether you’re a longtime Service Credit Union member or shopping around for a new financial institution, do you know the real d...
Our WW II veterans will soon be gone
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GUEST COLUMN
October 14, 2025
The first time I went to Gettysburg, I got hooked on the Civil War. It was 1963 and it coincided with its 100th anniversary. I marveled at all the monuments and cannons. To an 8-year-old, 100 years ag...
Friend’s presence made father’s funeral more stressful
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October 14, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My close friend “Annie” came to my father’s funeral. She had met him only a couple of times. While I realized she was doing it to be there for me, I felt responsible for her since she knew ...
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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October 14, 2025
Rely on your intuition and instincts to make your way this year. Trust in your ability to utilize your skills, knowledge and attributes to achieve the lifestyle you desire. Make your dream come true. ...
Birthday party is nothing like reader wanted
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 14, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My 30th birthday just passed, and it was awful. I hate to sound ungrateful, but what should feel like a major milestone felt completely overlooked. Honestly, I’ve had a rough year, so ...
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Penn Highlands MV to host apple harvest
October 14, 2025
The Monessen post office retirees will meet at noon Wednesday at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Rostraver Township. An apple harvest will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Penn Highlands Mon Va...
YESTERYEAR
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October 14, 2025
Patients at the Bellevue Hospital in New York City are shown on Oct. 14, 1941, when a championship rodeo came to the city. AP
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October 14, 2025
• “Surviving the Holidays,” from Grief-Share, Bible Chapel in Rostraver, 203 Johnson Ave., Belle Vernon, 6 to 8 p.m. Sign up at GriefShare.org if you are planning to attend. • Bingo, North Belle Verno...
Cost-obsessed husband won’t stop criticizing wife
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October 13, 2025
DEAR ABBY: This letter is embarrassing to write. When calling in a fast-food order, my husband wants me to ask the price of each item and becomes upset if they vary from the online menu price. I under...
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October 13, 2025
• California United Women in Faith first fall meeting, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, 11 a.m. • Epiphany Ladies meeting, church hall, Monessen, 6 p.m. • South Hills Coi...
Monday, October 13, 2025
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October 13, 2025
You’re going places this year. Concentrate on expanding your plans and pursuing your dreams. Discipline and hard work will pay off and change your ideas about what’s important to you. Building a healt...
Losing a family pet gives parents a chance to teach children about death and grieving
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By By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press 
October 13, 2025
Losing a pet is the first time many children encounter death. The experience can become an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people understand and process grief when ...