Shy reader contemplates taking friendship to romance
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
December 6, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been friends with this guy for two years, and over time, I’ve started to feel like our connection might be more than just friendship. He’s always been kind, thoughtful and suppo...
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December 6, 2024
• Jennifer Lynn Patterson, 39, of Donora was charged with two counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia Monday, court records state. • Robert F. Sellin, 42, of Buena Vista was charged with carryi...
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Monongahela
December 5, 2024
• Michael Miles, 60, of McKeesport was charged with theft by unlawful taking stemming from an alleged incident Nov. 30, court records state. • Jerrard Williams, 41, of McKeesport was charged with pers...
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot to death
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December 5, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday’s targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHe...
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By By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer 
December 5, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all America...
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December 5, 2024
Tonight's music • David Powell, Giant Oaks Winery, Finleyville, 6 p.m. • Beatlemania Magic, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 7:30 p.m. Tonight's events • City of McKeesport’s annual Festival of Trees, ...
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December 5, 2024
The graduates ranged in age from 18 to nearly 60. For the MVI Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) in Coal Center and its Adult Education program recently celebrated the achievements of 26 students from across f...
Women in Leadership series celebrates empowerment, leadership and service
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December 5, 2024
Diana Irey Vaughan was the keynote speaker for the third installment of the series. For the MVI The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with cfsbank, hosted the third installment of Women i...
Woman’s miserly husband may bankrupt her affection
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December 5, 2024
DEAR ABBY: My friend is married to a penny-pincher. He hates spending money. They are retired and have sizable assets. He never buys her anything for her birthday or takes her out to dinner. He doesn’...
Emotional attachments hinder decluttering efforts
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December 5, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been trying to declutter my home for months, focusing on makeup, dresses and other items that no longer serve a purpose, but I keep getting stuck. Every time I start sorting thr...
Traveling this Christmas? Watch out for these scams
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By By MANDYAPPLEGATE For the AP 
December 5, 2024
Christmas is an exciting time for family gatherings and travel, but it’s also a peak period for scammers to strike. It can be easier than you think to fall victim to a scam, especially during the busy...
Why American travelers are choosing Europe for Christmas
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By By MANDYAPPLEGATE For the AP 
December 5, 2024
Christmas is the highlight of the year for many - a time of hearing Mariah Carrey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on repeat, decorating the tree and seeing friends and family. However, celebrating...
The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers
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December 5, 2024
By JAKE COYLE AND LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writers As much as theaters are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2” bringing moviegoers by the droves, it’s been a fairly bruising movie year. In betw...
FESTIVAL OF TREES RETURNS THIS WEEK
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December 4, 2024
McKeesport’s annual Festival of Trees will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday through Monday at Renziehausen Park. Donna Chancio of McKeesport and Fran Tanney of White Oak are shown at last year’s f...
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Rostraver Township
December 4, 2024
• John Griest, 66, of Donora was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and defiant trespassing stemming from an alleged incident Nov. 19, court records state. • Tammy M. Hutchins...
Woman discovers truth of fiance’s secret life
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December 4, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I have been with the same man for three years, and we have been engaged for a year. I love him with all my heart, but I just learned through a phone call that he has been fooling around wit...
Messy roommate causes tension in shared space
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December 4, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve rented a bed space in Manila, Philippines, while pursuing my master’s degree, and I share the space with a roommate. While I appreciate having someone to share the rent, her habit...
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December 3, 2024
Get organized. Open discussions will help you resolve issues stopping you from moving forward. A change is overdue, and you need to push forward and help build the momentum necessary to reach your goa...
Woman holds life insurance policies on son’s wife
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December 3, 2024
DEAR ABBY: I’ve recently discovered that my mother-in-law has two life insurance policies on me, neither of which I knew about, and one of which is close to 20 years old. I never asked nor authorized ...