Longtime couple want a mediator to decide who’s right
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FEATURES
October 11, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 56 years. For the past year or so, we quarrel about everything — major issues and minor, insignificant things. There is nothing but bickering, disagreemen...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
October 11, 2025
The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Butler’s Golf Course banquet room, 800 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth. The menu, which will be served at noon, will include sauerkrau...
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SUNDAY
October 11, 2025
• Final Music in the Park, featuring Renee and Bill (From the Top) classic rock favorites, Palmer Park, 1400 Palmer Park Road, Donora, 6 to 9 p.m. The event is presented by the Donora Smog Commemorati...
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October 11, 2025
A meet and greet with Robert Marusak, dean of Forestry and Wood Science, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave. He will di...
Ending friendship may have familial repercussions
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 11, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend I’ve been thinking about cutting ties with for a while now, but I feel conflicted about it. I’ve noticed that the way he treats people, including me, is questionable. W...
Mammograms: Know the facts
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NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE
October 10, 2025
For the MVI Some women find every excuse imaginable to delay getting a mammogram. Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is a great time to explore the myths vs. reality. Myth: If...
Annual birthday celebration has become burdensom
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October 10, 2025
DEAR ABBY: Both my parents had birthdays days apart and near a holiday. About 35 years ago, they started a tradition of having an elaborate party on or near their birthdays. My siblings and I were gro...
Friend gets pronouns wrong, wants to do better
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 10, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I accidentally referred to my friend with the wrong pronouns, and they snapped at me! We’ve been friends for nearly a year now, but I introduced them to some new friends and used the p...
YESTERYEAR
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October 10, 2025
Soldiers from a mechanized infantry platoon that is part of the 24th Infantry Division based at Ft. Stewart, Ga., pose for a group picture on and around one of their Bradley Fighting Vehicles in the S...
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Ringgold residents invited to Meet the Candidates Night
October 10, 2025
A pumpkin giveaway will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at State Farm, located at 1030 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon. Matt Knizner is the agent. The League of Women Voters of Washington County ...
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October 10, 2025
• Fall Fun Day, (free scarecrow building, pumpkin carving, hot cocoa and apple cider, pumpkin race, $5 each, at 2 p.m.) held by Community Revitalization of West Newton, Cort Street Park, West Newton, ...
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Monessen and
October 10, 2025
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.) Center in the Woods, Center on the Hill, Donora, Monongahela, Perryopolis and Riverside Place Monday...
Victim of sexual abuse is haunted decades later
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October 9, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I am a victim of childhood sexual assault. I’m 52, and memories that I have repressed for so many years are coming back to haunt me. I have been with my husband for 14 years. We have enjoye...
Older sibling doesn’t want to hurt sister’s feelings
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 9, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a college student, and I have moved several hours away from home to attend my dream school in New York City. I feel guilty for moving away from my family, especially since for the...
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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October 9, 2025
Pay attention to your spending, overhead and investments. Focus on what will benefit you most and head in that direction. Create opportunities, and the rewards will offer greater satisfaction. Draw th...
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October 9, 2025
• Monongahela Veterans Council meeting, VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Pizza/pizza burger sale, dine-in or takeout, (salads, sides and wings also) Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co...
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VFW Post 1409 to meet Monday
October 9, 2025
The Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave., will host a pig roast fundraiser Saturday from 3 p.m. to sell out. The $15 donation features a half-pound of roasted pork, choice of sides, and cornbread. T...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
October 9, 2025
The September meeting of the Mon Valley Leathernecks was called to order by Commandant Mike Sowko at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela (Black Diamond). All officers were present, with the ex...
Sister-in-law’s mental health clouds family’s future
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October 8, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My brother “Joey” married a woman, “Allie,” who is mentally unstable. Every couple of months, she loses her temper at me or one of my family members. It’s extremely disruptive and upsetting...
Friends shorten trip after being asked not to smoke
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
October 8, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, I spent a weekend with friends my husband and I met on the beach a few years ago. We all really liked each other, so it felt natural to invite them to stay with us one weeken...