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Don Madzey’s son, Mason, a cancer survivor, worked at The Steel Plate for a year until devastating news prevented him from continuing his job.“He, unfortunately, got cancer again, so he isn’t working there right now and is battling that, but the owners, Nicole and Russell Johnson, have ...

The idea of having a surgical procedure can give even the bravest patient anxiety. One of the goals of Spartan Health Surgicenter in Monongahela is to not only give top-notch care but also to alleviate stress and provide a convenient, comfortable environment for patients and their families.“A ...

Bentleyville has roots that go all the way back to 1777 when founder Sheshbazzar Bentley purchased 1,077 acres on Pigeon Creek to build a mill.To start a village, Bentley rented, in 1790, 26 lots near the mill, located where Fox’s Pizza stands today. But it wasn’t until 1816 that his son, ...

Hello, and happy fall! As I write this, we’re in a stretch of a few 90° days, but by the time this lands in your hands, fall will officially begin. Fall has always been my favorite season, so I’m looking forward to cooler days, crunchy leaves and all the other accouterments of this time of ...

A Monongahela tradition on the first Saturday in October continues this year.Fall Fleatique on the Mon is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in Monongahela. The street sale will feature crafters, antiques, flea markets and food vendors.Those who wish to participate must register to do so. ...

This edition highlights the immigrants that make the Mon Valley the vibrant, diverse region it is today. Mary Kay Zuravleff’s newest book is mainly set in Marianna and is loosely based on her family and their stringent religion. The Old Believers, a Russian Orthodox sect, saw their ways as ...