Metro Creative Services Halloween is enjoyed by people of all ages, but few get a bigger kick out of the holiday than children. There are costumes to be worn, time spent with friends and the opportuni...

DEAR ABBY: I’m the mom of an 18-year-old daughter, “Leia.” We have always tried to keep the lines of communication open with our children, and we have what I think is a strong, positive familial bond....

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m in my early 30s, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of having kids. My husband, however, is not on the same page — he’s made it clear that he’s not ready for children ...

• Halloween party, with Todd Jones Band, Charleroi American Legion, 234 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, 7 p.m., open to the public. • Flea market/bake sale, St. Vincent de Paul Social Hall, 1701 Grand Bl...

The annual spaghetti dinner will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lynnwood Lutheran Church, 900 Washington Road, Washington Township. Donation is $12 for adults and $6 for children. The churc...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

A fish fry will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Victory Hill Social Center, 25 Jones Lane, Monongahela (Carroll Township). Meals can be dine-in or takeouts will be available. St. Paul Baptist C...

• All Halloween decorations and costumes free, Care and Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Fish Fridays, dine-in or takeout, Monessen...

The Catholic Women’s College Club met Oct. 7 at St. Andrew the Apostle, Donora site, in the social hall. Tables were beautifully decorated with autumn tablecovers and fresh pumpkins with floral arrang...

NEW YORK (AP) — Costumed pups were dressed up in bow ties, wigs and shades at the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City. The parade in Manhattan’s East Village drew thousands of...

DEAR ABBY: Many months ago, a family member’s husband was charged with possession of and distributing more than 10,000 items of child pornography. The police and Department of Homeland Security raided...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I fear that I may have raised an “iPad child.” My daughter is 4 years old, and for over a year now, she’s been glued to her iPad. It started out as a way to keep her entertained while ...

• Voting integrity town hall meeting, Bethel AME Church, 700 W. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Mon Valley Coin Club meeting, discussion on national grading system of ancient coins, VFW Post 1409, 793...

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court: • Todd William Reay, 56, and Brittany Marie Weaver, 39, both of White Oa...

The following local students were named to the John Carroll University College of Arts and Sciences, University Heights, Ohio, 2024 spring dean’s list: • Kaylyn Odelli of Smithton • Ava Cilli, Austin ...

The Bible Chapel of Rostraver, 203 Johnson Ave., Belle Vernon, will host its monthly men’s breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The breakfast, held the last Saturday of each month, is offered to C...

The Epiphany Ladies met Oct. 8 in the Epiphany of Our Lord parish church hall in Monessen. President Sarah Stein led the opening corporal works of mercy and St. Michael prayers, the flag pledge and we...