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December 18, 2024
St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Charleroi will hold the following Christmas services: • 6:30 p.m Dec. 24 — carols; Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. • 10 a.m. Dec. 25 — Christmas Day service Snowy’s Choco...
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December 18, 2024
• Mobile food trucks at McKeesport United Methodist churches: Beulah Park, 1615 Grandview Ave., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Christy Park, 436 29th St., 1 to 2 p.m.; West Side, 307 Atlantic Ave., 2 to 2:...
Is money tight? How to keep holidays special on a budget
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By By SARA NELSON For the AP 
December 18, 2024
The best holiday moments aren’t about perfection they’re about the people and memories that stick with you. And here’s the great part: You don’t need a big budget to make it happen. With a little crea...
10 easy ways to declutter and make room for joy this holiday season
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By By CASEY ROONEY For the AP 
December 18, 2024
The holidays are upon us and although they’re meant to be a time of joy and cheer, they can often bring stress and overwhelm. The unorganized drawers and random piles here and there that didn’t bother...
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HONOR ROLLS
December 17, 2024
The following students were named to the 2024-25 first trimester honor roll at Bentworth High School in Bentleyville, Washington County. Grade 12 High honors Alexis Barnhart, Abigail Brandau, Gabriell...
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December 17, 2024
Bentworth Middle School is announcing its 2024-25 first trimester honor roll as follows: Grade 8 High honors Alexa Babirad, Stalei Baltich, Alyxzandria Johnson, Lauren Lustik, Brock McClure, Evan Selv...
The vital role of physical therapy in managing chronic pain
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ACHIEVING WELLNESS
December 17, 2024
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, disrupting daily activities and diminishing quality of life. Whether resulting from conditions like arthritis, back injuries or fibromyalgia the ongo...
Saints Joachim and Anne bell ringers
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December 17, 2024
The Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish bell ringers performed at the Liberty Borough Light up Night festivities on Dec. 7. Shown, first row, from left, are June Stolerek, Melinda Hitchins, Jim Be...
Saints Joachim and Anne celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas
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December 17, 2024
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas on Dec. 7 at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth with a pancake breakfast, games, crafts and a special visit from St. Nicho...
McKenna Shields, Lilli Lee named Charthene Club girls of the month
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December 17, 2024
The Charthene Club of Charleroi announced Charleroi Area High School seniors McKenna Shields and Lilli Lee were named the November and December girls of the month, respectively. McKenna is an honor ro...
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December 17, 2024
• Drop-in holiday tag or bookmark craft for children, Belle Vernon Public Library, 505 Speer St., North Belle Vernon, 4 to 7 p.m. • Monongahela High School Class of 1955 luncheon meeting, Eat ’n Park,...
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Community blood drive to be held in Elizabeth Twp.
December 17, 2024
The Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department and Roscoe Volunteer Fire Co. will hold the annual Santa Parade beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday. The parade will travel the main streets of Elco, Roscoe, Stockdale a...
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December 17, 2024
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NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY
December 17, 2024
For the MVI For some of us, the holidays are a joyous time we look forward to all year. But for others, the season can bring up feelings of sadness. An individual may be excited at one moment and feel...
The secret formula for holiday conversations that won’t lead to a fight
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By By SHARON RHODES For the AP 
December 17, 2024
The holidays can be a time for friends and family to come together. But if festivities in the upcoming months leave you dreading tension-filled conversations and disagreements at the dinner table, hea...
Stay sober and have a jolly holiday season
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By By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press 
December 17, 2024
Last year, when Lauren Haydel began her first sober holiday season, she wondered how difficult it would be to avoid alcohol at family parties and celebrations with friends. She owns a boutique, Fleurt...
Divorcee suddenly feels pressure from boyfriend to marry
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December 14, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I recently ended an 18-year marriage that should have ended many years earlier. While I was deciding to leave, I met the most wonderful man, “Winston.” He treats me like a queen — the polar...
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McKeesport Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays
December 14, 2024
A Sensitive Santa will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, by the engagement team, at the West Mifflin Area Middle School, 81 Commonwealth Ave., West Mifflin. A Sensitive Santa is a sensory-safe event wi...
Former Army brat struggles to form lasting connections
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
December 14, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I grew up as an Army brat, and while there were many positives to that experience, it also came with significant challenges that I’m still grappling with as an adult. My family moved f...
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SUNDAY
December 14, 2024
• Breakfast with Santa, free and open to the community, Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association, 1069 Sloan Lane, Coal Center, 10 a.m. • Community Revitalization of West Newton (CROWN) community sing-along, We...