Food dye ban, whole milk in schools part of Pa. Republicans’ MAHA push
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By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA 
May 30, 2025
The bills come amid a national effort, led by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to overhaul food policy. Republican lawmakers concerned about nutrition quality in Pennsyl...
Spelling Bee winner was last year’s runner-up
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May 30, 2025
Faizan Zaki wrapped up the victory by spelling “eclaircissement.” OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Faizan Zaki nearly threw away his opportunity to go from runner-up to champion at the Scripps National Spelling ...
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McKeesport
May 30, 2025
• Arlan Bailey, 36, of theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake stemming from an alleged incident May 23, court records state. • Shon Thompson, 52, of McKeesport was charged with DUI o...
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May 30, 2025
To the Editor: Some cities and homeowners groups have a problem with citizens displaying American Flags. They even have a problem with businesses displaying Old Glory. It is too big, it is in an area ...
Friend’s long marriage has been a roller coaster
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May 30, 2025
DEAR ABBY: A man I know has been married for 40 years. His wife gets mad at him for small things and stops talking to him for three to four months at a time. Also, he will make her supper, and she’ll ...
Sister-in-law stays home after maternity leave
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 30, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister-in-law “Kate” worked for me for several years. Last summer, she had a baby and said she’d return to work immediately after maternity leave. The week before she was to come ba...
Trump’s push to save coal faces a new hurdle: his own trade war
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May 30, 2025
By MATTHEW BROWN AND MEAD GRUVER Associated Press ROUNDUP, Mont. (AP) — Former ranch hand Pat Thiele has spent years fighting a losing battle against a massive coal mine creeping underground toward hi...
Elevate Your Bathroom with Everyday Touches of Luxury
Everyday Living
May 30, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES Awell-designed bathroom can offer more than daily functionality – it can serve as a relaxing retreat where comfort meets personal style. With a few thoughtful updates, you can bring a ...
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By By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press 
May 29, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announce...
Entertainment Calendar
May 29, 2025
Tonight’s Music • 7 Fatal Guns, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Acoustic mic, The Drunken Hippie, Monongahela, 8 p.m. Tonight’s Events • Bike night, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyvill...
Family reunion expands with special guests
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May 29, 2025
DEAR ABBY: We have an annual weekend family reunion that includes family and significant others along with their children. Most of the children are adults now. One of them (my niece) was recently marr...
Father looking for love for his son
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 29, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom’s friend is on the hunt for a nice wife for his son and thinks I’d be a great fit. This matchmaker is an older man I know from church, but I’ve never met his son before. My mom ...
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Donora
May 29, 2025
• Travis Holmes, 18, of Charleroi was charged with three counts of use or possession of drug paraphernalia, stemming from an alleged incident May 21, court records state. A preliminary hearing before ...
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By By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer 
May 28, 2025
After back-to-back explosions, SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship again on Tuesday evening, but fell short of the main objectives when the spacecraft tumbled out of control and broke apart. The ...
Boyfriend prefers to let sleeping dogs lie
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May 28, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I am recently divorced after a 37-year marriage. My boyfriend, “Grant,” has been divorced for a long time. He is a lovely man — honest, intelligent, healthy, helpful, neat and a great commu...
Sister’s fender bender sends insurance skyrocketing
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 28, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister “Ruth” and I were both supposed to help a friend settle into her new home, but Ruth backed out after getting a last-minute invite to brunch. Our plans to help our friend had ...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 27, 2025
State Sen. Pat Stefano cited the need to quickly fix power outages. After a powerful windstorm caused extensive and prolonged power outages in southwestern Pennsylvania a few weeks ago, conversations ...
Friendship crumbles amid a busy time for both parties
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May 27, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Carla” and I haven’t spoken for several years, which breaks my heart. Her son was getting married. The dress was evening cocktail attire. The venue was an hour and a half fr...