DEAR HARRIETTE: This year has been extremely busy for me and my core friend group. No matter how much we try, it seems like every time we try to pick a time we can all be available to catch up and do ...

• In 1537, Jane Seymour, the third wife of England’s King Henry VIII, died 12 days after giving birth to Prince Edward, later King Edward VI. • In 1861, the first transcon tinental telegraph message w...

• West Mifflin Halloween event, hosted by West Mifflin Recreation and Borough, 525 Bettis Road, West Mifflin, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • West Newton Borough Halloween party and celebration, Vine Street Park ...

A food pantry will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at St. Paul AME Church, 1350 Locust St., McKeesport. Free produce, dry foods and meats will be available. The food pantry is held the second...

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

A bingo fundraiser will be held Sunday at the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave. Doors will open at noon and bingo begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $15. Food and beverages will be available for sale....

• State Rep. Eric Davanzo’s annual Veterans Luncheon, St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Ink for Paws tattoo fundraising event for Mon Valley Paws, Stee...

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...

DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, a close friend of my husband’s and mine asked us to be the “best couple” in their wedding. After being postponed for a year due to some family issues, the wedding is coming u...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My manager has a habit of scheduling meetings that often run long, and they frequently overlap with other commitments on my calendar. Most of the time, these overlapping commitments ar...

Ergilia M. “Gia” Fields, formerly of Perryopolis, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Oct. 29. Born on Oct. 29, 1925, the former Ergilia Antonini was a hard worker her entire life having worked for F...

• Monongahela Area Library giving candy and library goodies, Trunk or Treat, cfsbank, 1220 W. Main St., Monongahela, 5 to 7 p.m. • Crime Solvers Club, Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monong...

The Confraternity of Christian Mothers of St. Andrew the Apostle, Charleroi site, recently had a Morning of Devotion to Mary. Seminarian Mark Littlefield is shown leading the procession. Submitted

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Frank George Hayden, 41, and Lauren Elizabeth Wiater, 34, both of Rostraver Township • Ronald Crai...

Sweets by Lear will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township. Pumpkin, apple and sweet potato pies will be sold along with...

DEAR ABBY: I’m 22, and my boyfriend is 21. We’ve been dating for a few months. At a recent family dinner, his maternal grandfather hit on me. I was helping to clear the dinner table and leaned across ...

Simplify your life. Distance yourself from drama, excess work and changes at home. Excess is the enemy, making this a good year to consider doing less across the board. Donate what you no longer use, ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am struggling to get my health on track. My doctor has warned me that I am prediabetic. I have seen other people my age who have diabetes and some of the side effects that come with ...

The City of Monessen invites families, community members, and organizations to join in the fun at the 12th annual Monessen trunk or treat set for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Monessen City Park walking...