Outings with older sister reveal ominous signs
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May 12, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My oldest sister has it in her head that since she’s home all week, she needs to go out every Sunday. She started calling me every Saturday to invite me to accompany her, which I did a few ...
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May 12, 2025
• Bellmar High School Class of 1966 luncheon meeting, Naomi Club, 334 Naomi Road, Fayette City, 2:30 p.m. • Clothes 4U, First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon, 9 a.m. to noon. • Ro...
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May 12, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications — reviving a failed effort from his first ter...
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May 10, 2025
Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...
Celebrating extraordinary women this Mother’s Day
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May 10, 2025
By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com As we celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow, we honor the women who shaped us, nurtured us, taught us and showed us what life and love are about. As each year flies by,...
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May 10, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a favorite of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died. ...
More older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them
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May 9, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democr...
Close relative refuses to make good choices in life
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May 9, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My cousin (more like a sister) has made some extremely rash and concerning choices over the last year. After she had her second baby, she left her husband and started seeing a series of bor...
New boyfriend refuses to reveal his abode
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 9, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend and I have been dating for about two months now, and while things started off really strong, there’s something that’s been bothering me more and more: He refuses to show m...
HIGH-ROI SPRING HOME PROJECTS
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May 9, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES Spring is nature’s cue to renew and refresh. Whether you’re looking to add value for potential sale or simply create a more comfortable living space, you can make the most of the seaso...
Combatting CraCked C
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May 9, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES Concrete is a strong, durable and easyto- maintain material that is popular for driveways, walkways, patios and more. Like most materials, though, it can inevitably wear down over time...
MVRC golf tournament to honor Bart Raitano family
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May 8, 2025
The Raitano family has owned and operated the Interstate Paper Supply Co. Inc. in Roscoe since the 1950s. For the MVI The Mon Valley Regional Chamber announced that the 2025 Legends of Commerce Annual...
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May 8, 2025
• Joseph Wayne Parnell, 28, of Monongahela was charged with DUI stemming from an alleged traffic incident March 8, court records state. • Shari L. Ohler, 56, of Monongahela was charged with two counts...
Entertainment Calendar
May 8, 2025
Tonight’s Music • Full Circle, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m.; bike night starts at 4 p.m. • Acoustic open mic, The Drunken Hippie, Monongahela, 8 p.m. • Jersey Seasons, The Palace The...
ODDS AND ENDS
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May 8, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky woman was in a sticky mess when she found stacks of boxes containing lollipops on her front doorstep. The surprise delivery was ordered by her young son while he playe...
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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May 8, 2025
Physical exertion will ease stress. It’s what you do that counts. Focus on getting moving, making a difference and maintaining a healthy and positive attitude. Let patience and understanding show your...
Alcohol overpowers love and reason for engaged couple
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May 8, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I have been arguing almost every day. We have been verbally and emotionally hurting each other. I love her very much, but she has a severe alcohol disorder, and I want her to...
Reader needs help conquering self-doubt
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May 8, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my best friends came to town. We’ve known each other since college and have seen each other through a lot of chapters. I don’t feel like I’m in the best season of my life right ...