Sweeten up the day with gooey cinnamon rolls
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OUT OF THE FRYING PAN
January 25, 2025
By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI A good homemade cinnamon roll is one of the foods I find absolutely irresistible, so when I started seeing social media posts boasting about cinnamon rolls in less than...
Serve simple deliciousness at your next get-together
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January 25, 2025
Family Features If a versatile, easy and economical recipe is just what you need for game day, get-togethers or stress-free evenings at home, these Mini Beef Wellingtons are perfect for you. Enjoy the...
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Bellmar Class of 1962 to meet for lunch
January 25, 2025
The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet at noon on Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem dr...
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MONDAY
January 25, 2025
• Skate or hockey for free, cfsbank Event Center, (located at former Rostraver Ice Gardens) Rostraver Township, 1:30 to 2:10 p.m. for skating or 2:10 to 2:50 p.m. for hockey. Coaches and instructors w...
Sister’s drinking derails couple’s special day
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January 25, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I recently married an old high school flame after 30 years apart. Since we are both in our 50s, we wanted a low-key ceremony — no wedding, no fuss, just us, madly in love and doing our thin...
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January 24, 2025
The following students were named to the fall 2024 Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, president’s list, for attaining a minimum 4.0 QPA: Belle Vernon Dakota Crownover, Benjamin Lowden, ...
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January 24, 2025
The following students have been named to the Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, dean’s list for attaining a minimum 3.5 QPA for the fall 2024 semester: Belle Vernon Dakota Crownover, B...
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January 24, 2025
• Oldies dance, with DJ Ralph Trilli, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department Social Center, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door. • Men’s breakfast, offered to Christian m...
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Center in the Woods, Center on the Hill, Donora, Monongahela,
January 24, 2025
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)
St. Byzantine Catholic Church Ladies Guild
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
January 24, 2025
This past autumn was a busy time for the parishioners of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Monessen. On Oct. 1, the ladies’ guild celebrated its 75th anniversary, which was featured in the Novem...
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Charleroi American Legion reschedules Sunday bingo
January 24, 2025
A Mega Bar Bingo will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Blaine Hill Social Club, 409 Oxford Ave., Elizabeth. The $25 package includes nine games, $5 per jackpot card. The kitchen will open at 12:30 p.m....
Nurturing This Trait Could Bolster Kids’ Confidence
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The unexpected benefits of creativity
January 24, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES Creative expression not only helps children convey their thoughts and feelings, but it also helps build the self-esteem and resilience needed to navigate life’s complexities. Creativit...
4 Tips for a Fresh Start in 2025
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January 24, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES Moving from one year to the next is a perfect opportunity to think about the new chapter you want to write for yourself. It’s a time to celebrate your wins, identify your growth opport...
What is healthspan, and how can you maximize yours?
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By By LAURA WILLIAMSON American Heart Association News 
January 23, 2025
Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that spend less on health care. But with data suggesting 79% ...
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January 23, 2025
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January 23, 2025
• M&R Chocolates sale, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • All sweaters and hoodies, buy one, get two free, Care & Share thrift store, Califo...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
January 23, 2025
The Epiphany Ladies of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen met Jan. 12. President Sara Stein led the group in reciting the flag pledge and prayer before meals to open the meeting. Minutes of the p...
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Anything Goes Book Club to meet Tuesday
January 23, 2025
St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, will hold its monthly food distribution from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 (or until food is gone) on Friday, Proof of income, documentation or identification...
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January 22, 2025
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January 22, 2025
• Bellmar High School Class of 1958 dinner meeting, White Barn, Dunlevy, 5 p.m. • “Dine and donate,” (including basket auction, 5/50, pet food drive) Small Town Tavern, 110 Sara Way, Rostraver Townshi...