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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
November 28, 2025
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Monessen 776 met Nov. 18 in the Epiphany Church Hall in Monessen. The rosary was led by Regent Debbie Genemore in memory of deceased members. A 2025 memorial s...
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Donora library board to meet Wednesday
November 28, 2025
Sambol’s will be at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. They will be selling hot dogs, hot and sweet sausage, hoagies, coo...
5 tips to get your home ready for holiday hosting
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November 26, 2025
Family Features Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner with friends or a full-blown holiday gathering, preparing your home for guests doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little organization and a few ...
Learn to decorate like a holiday pro
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November 26, 2025
Metro Creative Services The sights and sounds of the holiday season help to make this a special time of year that people look forward to. With its magical moments and opportunities to gather with fami...
Reader Recipes: Appetizers
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Entrees
November 26, 2025
Ham and cheese puffs 1 package thinly sliced deli ham chopped 1 small onion chopped 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tube (8 oz.) crescent r...
Take a bite of these holiday gifts for foodies
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November 26, 2025
Metro Creative Services Food-related gifts are popular come the holiday season. According to Packaged Facts’ November-December 2023 report on consumer and corporate food gifting in the United States, ...
Reader Recipes: Desserts
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Beverages
November 26, 2025
Cherry chocolate cake 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) softened 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, light 4 eggs 1 tablespoon cherry extract 2 cups of flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon...
Tips for first-time holiday hosts
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November 26, 2025
Metro Creative Services The holiday season is a busy time of year. From holiday shopping to readying the home for guests, there’s no shortage of things to accomplish in a relatively brief amount of ti...
Pitch-perfect gifts for the music lovers in your life
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By By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer 
November 26, 2025
Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should be: Know their favorite artists? Simply buy them an album on the physical medium of their choice. But how can you be certain they don’...
A medley of tech gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list
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November 26, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, unless you want to find the perfect gifts for tech lovers. There’s a lot of slop to sift through as we get closer to the holidays, many intere...
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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November 26, 2025
Challenge yourself. Put your energy to work for you, and something good will unfold. Transform your surroundings into a haven of comfort, where you can spend time pursuing hobbies you enjoy or enterta...
Thursday, November 27, 2025
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November 26, 2025
Emotions will surface quickly when dealing with associates, authority figures and agencies that can disrupt your life. Be patient, and refrain from neglecting your responsibilities. You stand to gain ...
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20th Century Club to hold Christmas party
November 26, 2025
Long Branch Community Grange invites the public to bring their children, grandchildren, neighbors’ kids, etc., for a reading of “The Polar Express” at 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free, and children ...
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FRIDAY
November 26, 2025
• Thanksgiving Mass, St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 509 Sixth St., Charleroi, 10 a.m. • Thanksgiving dinner, First Presbyterian Church, (dine-in or drive through) 501 Fayette Ave., Rostraver Township, 11...
Son invites man who assaulted his mother to wedding
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November 26, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My child “Logan” is the product of a sexual assault. He has located his father and formed a relationship with him. Logan didn’t know the circumstances of his conception at the time he conta...
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November 25, 2025
Seniors in Pennsylvania who are in the process of selecting their Medicare benefits for 2026 can rest assured that Penn Highlands Healthcare participates in many popular Medicare Advantage Plans inclu...
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HONOR ROLLS
November 25, 2025
The following students were named to the 2025-26 first nine-weeks honor roll at Frazier High School in Perryopolis: Grade 12 Highest honors Alyssa E. Blair, Scott E. Brundege Jr, Malana J. Burton, Eli...
SAGITTARIUS
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November 25, 2025
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) -- Use your resources, ask questions, learn new skills and master the art of acceptance and change. An open mind and heart will lead to personal and financial victory. CAP...
Message about new husband arrives anonymously
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November 25, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for two months. I haven’t told anyone I’m married except my close friends and family. Someone recently messaged me about my husband, stating that he has Aspe...