The 69th annual Staffen reunion was held July 20 at Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver Township. There were 55 in attendance. Beverly Bonnell gave the blessing of the food. Third-generation-family members Vi...

St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, will hold its monthly food distribution 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until food is gone) on Friday. Proof of income, documentation or identification is not...

DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old son lives with his two girlfriends, who are also romantically involved with each other. They share a single bedroom. One of them has a baby due this week, and the other has m...

• Day camp for ages 8-18, hosted by Penn State Extension and the City of Monessen, Monessen City Park. The camp will include free hands-on activities and lunch. For an application, contact Karen Cosne...

The following area students were named to the dean’s list of Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a semester grade point...

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Noah Alec Leo Roach, 23, and Emma Lee Curren, 21, both of White Oak • David Michal Gawron, 33, and...

Penn Highlands Healthcare welcomes triple- board-certified oncologist and hematologist Dr. Rodney Jamil to its medical staff. Jamil joins the team at Penn Highlands Oncology/Hematology, located at 116...

Have you ever heard of a blue zone? Blue zones are regions in the world where people are claimed to live longer than average. These regions are associated with lower rates of chronic diseases and a lo...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a Chinese man born in the United States. My girlfriend, whom I’ve yet to meet in person, lives in China and is 24 years younger than I am. (I live in California.) We’re awaiting approva...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 26-year-old woman from Cincinnati. I started a new job a few months ago, and I’ve developed a crush on one of my co-workers. He’s kind and funny, and we get along really well. I...

Bishop Phelan Assembly 911 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of the Mon Valley will hold its monthly meeting for July on Thursday at the Charleroi Knights of Columbus Council Hall in St. Andrew the Ap...

• “How not to be Scammed,” Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, St. Michael Church Archangel Hall, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, 7 p.m. • 21st annual Rostraver Gathering, Rostraver Central Fire Hall...

Metro Creative Services The cost of everyday items continues to stretch many people’s budgets, even as financial experts note that inflation is cooling off. When individuals feel a pinch in their wall...

DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close — doing things together, going on trips, etc. Four years ago, she started dating a guy who think...

• EB Wingz food truck, (wing baskets, steak rolls, cheese fries) Penn Highlands Mon Valley Healthcare, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Penn Highlands Mon V...

DEAR ABBY: My son and his family live six hours from me. I can afford the gas to drive there, but paying for a hotel room for two nights is beyond my means. My son is a stay-at-home dad of seven child...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently started dating a nice man who is attentive when we are in each other’s company, but he is largely absent during the day. He rarely calls or checks in as the day progresses a...

Tacos al pastor is a dish from Mexico with Levantine roots stemming from the 19th century when Lebanese immigrants arrived, bringing their tradition of vertical spits for roasting lamb shawarma. Not f...

Culinary.net Having enough energy and fuel to make it through a long day can be challenging. No matter if you’re a stayat- home parent, corporate worker or small business owner, having a high energy l...

The Donora Fire Company’s 15th annual car show will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Palmer Park, Route 837 at 1400 Palmer Park Road in Donora. All cars, trucks, Jeeps and motorcycles are welcome. ...