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Western Pennsylvanians changed the clocks a few weeks ago and lost an hour of sleep, so it may be fitting that March is Sleep Awareness Month.The benefits of getting enough or not too much sleep are all around, but how does anyone really know if they are getting restful, beneficial sleep?One ...

Sunny Bridge Natural Foods & Cafe has closed in Peters Township.The store, which specialized in natural and organic foods and products – and had a gluten-free bakery – has ceased operations in the Gallery Shoppes off Route 19.A post on the store’s website reads:“Dear Sunny ...

For those planning to visit St. Clair Hospital for a COVID-19 vaccine or some other purpose, but haven’t been there for a few years, some changes will be evident.Chief among those changes will be the presence of a new six-story outpatient center scheduled to open May 10.“Even though this is ...

Dr. Lowell C. Shinn recently joined the staff of Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center.Shinn earned his undergraduate degree at West Virginia University and medical degree from Marshall University. He completed his fellowship ...

MVH auxiliary elects new officers

The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. elected a new slate of officers at its April 12 general meeting.The officers include Ruth Antonelli, president; Judy DeBerardinis, vice president; Mary Lou Mudrick, recording secretary; Jane Hazen, corresponding secretary; Ruthann Dulovich, ...

Driving back from the lake recently, I decided to take Route 40 just for the fun of it. A lot of motorcyclists had the same thought.Slow, winding roads are a pleasure to drive. As these motorcyclists passed in the other lane, I sensed that an article on motorcycle safety seemed appropriate for ...