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MV Paws to meet Tuesday
July 17, 2025
The fourth annual car show, scheduled for July 20 at the Centerville American Legion in Fredericktown has been canceled and is rescheduled to Aug. 3. The monthly meeting of Mon Valley Paws will be hel...
New children’s novel ‘Snoopers & Sneakers’ delves into autism and friendship
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By By COLETTE FUNCHES McKeesport Community Newsroom 
July 17, 2025
Pittsburgh-area authors Cristina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman wrote “Snoopers and Sneakers,” a delightful children’s book released in January about two girls who are different and become detectives as we...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
July 17, 2025
The Ladies of Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 4 of Washington County met for their monthly meeting June 18 at Domenico’s on Grand in Monessen. There is no meeting in July. The next meeting will ...
Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables
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By By KIM COOK Associated Press 
July 15, 2025
You can only sit in front of the fridge with the door open for so long. As heat waves blast the world like a blow dryer on high, folks are reaching for anything that promises a little personal chill: ...
Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work
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By By CATHY BUSSEWITZ Staff Writer 
July 15, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — When Claire Paré was a classroom teacher, working in a setting where every minute, down to the bathroom breaks, was scheduled, she brought granola bars, fruit and protein shakes to sch...
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July 15, 2025
A fundraiser spaghetti dinner will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the James C. Ford Post 949 American Legion, (Hazelkirk) 1938 Route 2023, Monongahela. The ticket price is $15. Takeouts will also ...
VALLEY GARDEN CLUB DISPLAY
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July 15, 2025
The Valley Garden is hosting a display of flower arrangements with the theme “America the Beautiful” at the Monessen Public Library this week. The Valley Garden Club has been in existence for over 50 ...
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July 15, 2025
• Monongahela High School Class of 1955 luncheon meeting, Eat ’n Park, Monongahela, 1 p.m. • Vitalant blood drive, Church of St. Anne Social Hall, 1870 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township, noon to 6 p....
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
July 15, 2025
The Charleroi Area Goldenagers met June 5 at its new location, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services Inc. in Charleroi, with 77 members in attendance. President Sam Marraccini opened the meetin...
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LIBRARY DONATIONS
July 15, 2025
The Monongahela Area Library shelved the following in May and June: Memorials Dave Simon “Men in White: The Gutsy, Against-All-Odds Return of Penn State Football” by Chris Raymond, presented by the We...
Man’s addiction may be to blame for wife’s migraines
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July 12, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I began experiencing migraines occasionally as a teenager, but in my early 20s, they became a regular occurrence. I tried unsuccessfully for years to identify my triggers, cutting things fr...
New manager is a nightmare
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
July 12, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I hate my new manager. She’s new to the team, and it is clear to everyone that her priority is asserting dominance and making sure her voice is heard and her name is known. Plot twist:...
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July 12, 2025
• Music in the Park, provided by the Whiskey Rebellion band, Palmer Park Damon Garde stage, 1400 Palmer Park Road, Donora, 6 to 9 p.m. • Annual Men’s Day, St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 South McKean Ave....
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July 12, 2025
For the MVI McKeesport Area School District has state funding for 72 students ages 3-4 for participation in the Pre-K Counts program, which prepares students for kindergarten. The program is free to f...
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McKeesport Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays
July 12, 2025
St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, will celebrate its Annual Men’s Day at 10 a.m. Sunday. The theme this year is, “Be Strong and Courageous,” taken from Joshua 1:9 “For the Lord your ...
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO BVA GRADUATE
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July 12, 2025
The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club awarded a scholarship to Belle Vernon Area High School graduate Thomas Sedlak. During his time at BVA, TJ was the founder and president of the Computer ...
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July 12, 2025
• Snow cone sale, held by Advantage Home Health and Hospice, Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Westmoreland County Drug and Alcohol Commiss...
YESTERYEAR
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July 12, 2025
Virginia Rack is pictured behind the candy counter at Rack’s Pharmacy during the 1980s at 105 Atlantic Ave. in Elizabeth Township, the current location of the Elizabeth Giant Eagle. During that time, ...
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July 11, 2025
• Hoagie sale, New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department fire station, 165 Main St., New Eagle, 8 a.m. to sellout, $10 a hoagie. • Pet Memorial Mile, to benefit Mon Valley Paws, DiVirgilio Sports Complex, b...
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Center in the Woods,
July 11, 2025
Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)