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• Grand opening, Mon Valley Paws new office, located at Pet Supplies Plus, 100 Sara Way, Rostraver Township, noon to 4 p.m. • Bingo, LifeSpan Mon Valley Active Life Center, Olympia Shopping Center, 43...

The Full Potential Project will hold free haircuts, for boys and girls ages 12 and younger, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at His Place Coffee, Community and More, 100 Third St., Monessen. There will b...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

The Charleroi Area Goldenagers held its annual Christmas celebration at the River House Cafe on Dec. 5. The restaurant decorations were very festive, and the burning fireplace made the entire room war...

Thirty-four members of the Annita Garibaldi Society gathered at the Saint Vincent DePaul banquet room in Monessen on Dec. 8 to enjoy a funfilled afternoon of good food, laughter and a visit from Santa...

For the MVI Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, R-Upper St. Clair, recently announced 24 military academy nominations for Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District. The U.S. service academies studen...

• Fish fry, dine-in or takeout, debit/credit cards accepted, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co., 10 Main St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 724929-5511. • Fish fry fundraiser, Charleroi American Legion Kitchen 22 a...

The Dec. 14 meeting and Christmas party of the Monongahela Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the Serendipity Tea Room in Lower Speers with 12 members and guest Dav...

Archbishop Elko Donora Knights of Columbus Council 1941 will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the K of C room, located in St. Andrew the Apostle Donora church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donor...

Slippery Rock University announced its dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. The dean’s list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or high...

McKeesport Area High School orchestra violinists, senior Connor McGrew (left) and junior Michael Pfeffercorn (right), participating in this past weekend’s PMEA District 1 Senior High District Orchestr...

Luxury travelers have long known the secrets to make the most of their vacations, and with a bit of know-how, any traveler can enjoy the same exclusive access and unforgettable experiences as the A-li...

Greg Lloyd of the Pittsburgh Steelers sits on his helmet during the final minutes of the AFC Championship game against the San Diego Chargers in Pittsburgh on Jan. 15, 1995. The Chargers won 17-13 and...

• “Stay Cozy” sale, all blankets, linens, pillows, boots, gloves, hats and scarves are buy one, get one free, Care & Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, ...

The Rotary Club of Pleasant Hills once again demonstrated its commitment to community service by distributing financial donations to several vital local organizations. Beneficiaries of this year’s con...

The Dignity Robes group will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Donora, weather permitting. New participants are welcome.

• Monongahela High School Class of 1955 luncheon meeting, Eat ‘n Park, Monongahela, 1 p.m. • Evening Book Club, discussion on “The Great Alone,” by Kristin Hannah, Belle Vernon Public Library, 505 Spe...