A crowd cheers for aviatrix Amelia Earhart as she boards her singleengine Lockheed Vega airplane in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, for the trip back to London on May 22, 1932. Earhart became the first...

The Gate of Heaven Church of God in Christ, 644 Reed Ave., Monessen, will celebrate its annual Women’s Day program at 4 p.m. Sunday, The theme will be “Women of Purpose, Power and Prayer.” There will ...

• Blessing of the Bikes, Christian Center, 130 Charity Lane, Rostraver Township, open to all. Services will be held at 11 a.m., bikes arrive at 10:30 a.m. • Spaghetti dinner, dine-in or takeout, Belle...

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s 50th birthday (we’re both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him. His family, my family and the two of us all live in different states on the East C...

The 20th Century Club of McKeesport met May 6 to celebrate its 98th birthday. During this celebration, new officers were installed. They are, from left, Corresponding Secretary Chris Drecnik, Second V...

Pennsylvania Western University recently announced nearly 3,000 students were named to the spring 2025 Dean’s List. The following local students were honored for outstanding academic excellence during...

Two new vendors, Charmella’s Jewels (selling Paparazzi jewelry and accessories) and Dawn’s Goodies (cinnamon breads, pepperoni rolls, jerky, cookies and more) will be sold from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday...

• Takeout only spaghetti dinner, First United Methodist Church of Monongahela, 430 W. Main St., Monongahela, 3 to 5:30 p.m., $12 for adults, free for children younger than 10 with adult purchase. To p...

John Rice’s exhibit is on display at Braddock UnSmoke Systems Artspace through May 31. Over time, John Rice has realized he wants to make art that can help people. “I’ve made art before for personal r...

The cast will perform highlights from the musicals performed at the high school over the past 20 years. The Charleroi Area School District will celebrate 20 years of musical magic during its annual Sp...

The Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary Club is organizing a community CPR certification class to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services, 100 Pleasant Valley Bl...

• All shoes 50% off for Armed Forces Day sale, Care & Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church , 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Fish fry, dine-in or takeout, Belle Vernon ...

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Monessen 776, met April 22 at the Epiphany of Our Lord Church hall in Monessen. Members first met in church for Adoration, followed by the meeting. Regent Deb...

Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, 2200 Buena Vista Road, Elizabeth Township, is hosting a Hidden Gems Fleatique from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31. A wide variety of items will be offered for sale. ...

A group from Gerald McGrew’s government class from McKeesport Area High School attended the dedication of the Liberty Tree at Point State Park on May 6, 2025. In the years leading up to the American R...

The following were shelved in April at the Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela: Warren Patrick Galiffa “Who Is Shohei Ohtani?” by James Buckley Jr., “Who Is Caitlin Clark?” by Meri-...

• Vitalant blood drive sponsored by Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Dee’s Event Center, 514 McKean Ave., Charleroi, 2 to 6:30 p.m. • All shoes 50% off during Armed Forces sale, Care & Share t...

An employee at Chevrolet’s Willow Run plant finishes assembling the last Corvair that General Motors built in Willow Run, Mich., on May 14, 1969. The 1,710,00-rear engine Corvairs were built with the ...

The Renzie Market, an evening marketplace, will be open from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday and continuing the first and third Thursday of each month throughout the summer. It will be held at Tulip Drive beh...

Grocery prices rose nearly 24% in the last five years, according to data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, and many households feel the pinch. As food costs continue to climb, more pe...