Wife is unhappy with her birthday ‘gifts’ — and the giver

DEAR ABBY: My husband took me on a trip for my birthday this year, only he didn’t prepare for anything other than some sightseeing events. He didn’t help plan for camping, didn’t financially plan well for souvenirs or if we wanted to eat out, and had a crappy attitude the entire time.

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Scrutiny, secrecy defined Pa. debates on how to spend opioid settlement billions

By By ED MAHON Spotlight PA

December 30, 2024

Decisions made by a powerful state oversight board could shape spending decisions for years to come. HARRISBURG — This was a crucial year for opioid settlement money in Pennsylvania. For the first tim...

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GoFundMe drive set up for Monongahela fire victims

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 30, 2024

Kristy Johnson and her six children weren’t home at the time of the fire Friday evening. A GoFundMe has been launched for a family of seven who lost their possessions in a fire that ravaged their home...

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HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT TICKETS

December 30, 2024

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McKeesport Area School District plans improvements to high school

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 30, 2024

The entrance will be upgraded to increase safety, and new auditorium lights will be installed. Improvements are coming to McKeesport Area High School, including an upgrade to the entrance area and new...

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TUESDAY

December 30, 2024

Don’t miss the latest from Monessen and Rostraver Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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SPORTS

December 30, 2024

Crosby milestone Sidney Crosby is now the Penguins’ career leader in assists.