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March 20, 2025
This is a free, weekly listing of fish fries being held through the Lenten season at Mon Valley area churches, fire departments and nonprofit organizations (or events benefitting nonprofits). To have ...
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March 20, 2025
Epiphany Ladies
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
March 19, 2025
Epiphany Ladies of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen met in the church hall following the 10:30 a.m. Mass on March 9. After leading the flag pledge and prayer to St. Michael, President Sara Stei...
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March 19, 2025
• Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, Elizabeth, Glassport, Liberty Borough covered dish dinner and presentation by Christina DeMarco and Nick Bova from Berkshire Hathway Realty, “How to downsize...
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Goodwill donation drive to benefit BV library
March 19, 2025
This and That and Lucille’s Creations will sell crafts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township. The event is sponsored by and benefit...
3 Steps to Practice a Healthy Skin Routine
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March 19, 2025
1. Use a humidifier in your room. Adding moisture to your environment may help prevent over-drying and promote better air quality for your overall health, including your skin. 2. Use glycerin-based so...
Potatoes are the star of this Irish dish
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March 15, 2025
Metro Creative Services St. Patrick’s Day is a time to pay homage to Ireland’s patron saint and celebrate Irish culture and cuisine. Even though corned beef and cabbage is ubiquitous on this holiday, ...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Luck o’ the Irish Mint Pie
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March 15, 2025
Family Features Even if you’re not Irish, a green treat like this Luck o’ the Irish Mint Pie can get you and your guests into the festive spirit. With enough seasonal flavor to go around, this recipe ...
Irish soda bread makes the perfect appetizer
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March 15, 2025
Metro Creative Services Irish cuisine may not be as widely recognizable or familiar across North America as Chinese, Italian or Mexican fare. But that doesn’t mean Irish food lacks fans and flavor. As...
Celebrate with a sweet dessert: Lucky Mint Brownie Perfection
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March 15, 2025
Metro Creative Services How lucky you must be to come across this recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This one is a twisted combination of mint and sweet chocolate that’s sure to have almost an...
Savory Favorites to Make St. Patrick’s Day Special
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Hearty recipes for celebrating from the comfort of home
March 15, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES While some St. Patrick’s Day celebrations call for green beer and large gatherings, you may instead opt for a cozy evening at home with comforting foods and close friends. Whether your...
Irish Sweet Soda Bread
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March 15, 2025
Irish Sweet Soda Bread Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 4 cups self-rising flour 1 cup currants 2 tablespoons sanding sug...
A classic reuben sandwich for St. Patrick’s Day
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March 15, 2025
Family Features In honor of the day when everyone is Irish, welcome family and friends to a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch with this Reuben Sandwich recipe. Reuben Sandwich Servings: 2 2 tablespo...
Enjoy shortbread this St. Patrick’s Day
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March 15, 2025
Metro Creative Services Ireland’s rich pasture and lush land has made the Emerald Isle well known for its butter. In fact, butter long has been a popular export of this western European nation. The so...
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Book Bites Club to meet in Monongahela
March 15, 2025
The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem drink...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
March 15, 2025
The March meeting of the Catholic Women’s College Club was held at the St. Andrew the Apostle social hall, Donora site. The tables were beautifully decorated with St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Presid...
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March 15, 2025
• Third Sunday bingo, Charleroi American Legion hall, 234 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, 1 p.m. • Bingo night, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department, 130 Baird St., Carroll Township, doors open at ...
New boyfriend has a hard time showing affection
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March 15, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband in the middle of last summer. He had a long illness with strokes and Alzheimer’s, and he was horrible to me. Out of our entire 40 years of marriage, we had only four good ...
Alcohol and your health – know the long-term effects
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ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
March 14, 2025
Let’s discuss alcohol. Since 1933, alcohol has been legal to consume in the United States. Drinking alcohol is considered by many to be a social activity with family and friends. I will be the first t...
URBANOWICZ HONORED BY FCSLA LIFE
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March 14, 2025
Dorothy Urbanowicz of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association was recently awarded for most recommended sales throughout the USA in 2024. She has received this prestigious award every year for th...