Wife’s view of herself shrinks after discovery
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August 27, 2025
DEAR ABBY: About eight months ago, I stumbled on my husband watching online porn. He admitted to habitual use but said it was just a stress reliever and he would stop viewing it. Meanwhile, I am plagu...
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By By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer 
August 27, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer’s indomitable mother and life after marriag...
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August 27, 2025
• Peach festival, West Newton Lions Field House, 511 Pittsburgh St., West Newton, 4 to 7 p.m., held by West Newton First Church of God. • Customer appreciation days, 10 items of clothing for $1, Care ...
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McKeesport Rib Festival set for Labor Day weekend
August 27, 2025
The monthly Young Adult Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela. The club is typically for ages 13 and older and focuses on what interests ...
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
August 27, 2025
This year marks the 250th birthday anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. The August meeting of the Mon Valley Leathernecks was called to order by Commandant Mike Sowko at VFW Post 1409 in Bla...
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August 27, 2025
ST. NIKOLAUS, Germany (AP) — Santa’s elves start early in Germany. Three postal workers set off Aug. 9 on their nearly 1,860-mile bicycle journey from St. Nikolaus, Germany, to the small town of Rovan...
Helping Children Manage Big Emotions
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August 27, 2025
LFAMILY FEATURES ittle children experience big emotions. When things don’t go as planned or they feel overstimulated or face new experiences, children may respond with anger and frustration, fueled by...
Getting More Than You Give
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How students can support veterans in their communities
August 27, 2025
For those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, transitioning back to civilian life can be a challenge. However, community support can help make the transition easier for many veterans and provide...
Donora’s 98th annual Kennywood Day winners announced
Around The Valley, Features
August 26, 2025
Donora’s 98th annual community picnic was held in honor of Terrance Gnora. For the MVI The Donora Smog Commemorative Committee welcomed the 98th annual Donora Kennywood Day community picnic on Aug. 13...
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LIBRARY DONATIONS
August 26, 2025
The Monessen Public Library shelved the following: Memoriams Frank J. ‘Bucky’ Rizzuto Sr. “Silver Elite” by Dani Francis, presented by Vito Beneccio “Sisters Murder Investigations” by James Patterson,...
Intense, unrequited feelings make it hard to move forward
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August 26, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with something that feels both silly and painful. I’ve developed intense feelings (maybe even “limerence”) for a man I know, and no matter how hard I try, no one else seems t...
Boy won’t stop pulling neighbor’s flowers
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
August 26, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My neighbor’s young son has developed a habit of coming into my yard and picking flowers for his mom from my garden, which is right on the border of our two lawns. She always laughs an...
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By By BEN RICE Travelbinger 
August 26, 2025
Dublin, Ireland, will be the backdrop this weekend for a unique event: the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Tourism Ireland announced in a press release that it plans to leverage this event and pr...
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August 26, 2025
• Story time with Sheryl Resnick, author of “A Friend for Ruby,” Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, 11 a.m. • Doggie paddle, for dogs over 30 pounds, $5 a pup, Mon Valley YMCA, 10...
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Vitalant blood drive to be held in Smithton
August 26, 2025
Shortbread City Mercantile will be at the lobby of Penn Highlands Mon Valley, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Many items from Shortbread City Mercantile’s culi...
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August 26, 2025
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Daniel William Evans, 36, and Kaitlyn Michele Stockdill, 21, both of Belle Vernon. • Jeffery Konra...
SENSORY SPACE AT MONESSEN LIBRARY
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August 26, 2025
he Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave, has a new “Sensory Space” designed to provide a calming and supportive environment for individuals who may feel overwhelmed or need a quiet break. In conjun...
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Anything Goes Book
August 23, 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
August 23, 2025
• West Newton Community Band presents “Summer Sounds” concert, Vine Street Park, West Newton, 7 p.m. • Divine Liturgy, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 17 Reed Ave., Monessen, 9:30 a.m., parish...