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Measles cases top 500 in Pa. as outbreak continues
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Measles cases top 500 in Pa. as outbreak continues
September 3, 2026
The commonwealth likely has the second-most cases of any state. By JAMES ENGEL Trib LiveMore than 500 measles cases have now been confirmed in Pennsylvania so far this year, according to updated figur...
Monessen Middle/High School students will start classes remotely
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Monessen Middle/High School students will start classes remotely
September 3, 2026
Students in kindergarten through sixth grade will start school on Tuesday in person. By the MVI Students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the Monessen School District will return to in-person cl...
3 victims identified in deadly boat, barge crash
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3 victims identified in deadly boat, barge crash
September 3, 2026
The boating incident has resulted in 4 fatalities. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Three of the boaters who died following a collision between a recreational passenger boat and a barge on the Monongahela Ri...
‘Paws at the Parkside’ to benefit Sable Kennel
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‘Paws at the Parkside’ to benefit Sable Kennel
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 3, 2026
A cornhole tournament at Rich’s Parkside Den in Boston will raise money for the McKeesport-based kennel. A cornhole tournament will be held this weekend at a popular business along the Boston Trailhea...
Clairton’s annual all-class reunion to feature Veterans Breakfast Club interviews
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Clairton’s annual all-class reunion to feature Veterans Breakfast Club interviews
September 3, 2026
Founded in Pittsburgh in 2008, the nonprofit is dedicated to bringing veterans, family members, and the public together in what it calls “communities of listening.” By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI This...
Sports
Sobczak’s two goals help Leps tie Seton LaSalle
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Sobczak’s two goals help Leps tie Seton LaSalle
By JEREMY SELLEW 
September 3, 2026
Belle Vernon created chances in bunches in its season opener, but the Leopards had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Seton LaSalle after narrowly missing on several opportunities to find a game-winner....
Clairton forfeits Friday’s game
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Clairton forfeits Friday’s game
By By DON REBEL TribLive 
September 3, 2026
A statement released by the school said the reason for the forfeit was “personnel reasons.” Clairton has forfeited its varsity football home opener this Friday against Steel Valley. Head coach Wayne W...
Commodores sweep Southmoreland to open season
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Commodores sweep Southmoreland to open season
By By PAUL BRITTAIN For MVI Sports 
September 3, 2026
Frazier’s girls volleyball team experienced a little bit of everything in Wednesday’s sweep of visiting Southmoreland. The Commodores came out red hot in the first set on the way to a 25-11 win, but t...
Titans welcome new season with added depth, potential
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Titans welcome new season with added depth, potential
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
September 3, 2026
Slippery Rock recruit Caroline Chelosky and Seton Hill recruit Jada Downs will be counted on for offense and leadership. With added numbers and a greater comfort level under second-year coach Lia Mann...
Obituaries
Linda Jean DeJeet – Kathleen, Ga.
Obituaries
Linda Jean DeJeet – Kathleen, Ga.
September 3, 2026
Linda Jean Cattaneo De-Jeet, 82, of Kathleen, Ga., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 29, 2026. She was born on Oct. 30, 1943, in Monongahel a , to the late Andrew and Jean Cadman...
Irene Kontaxes Fafalios – Monongahela
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Irene Kontaxes Fafalios – Monongahela
September 3, 2026
Irene Kontaxes Fafalios, 93, of Monongahela, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital in Monongahel a . Born Aug. 26, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Pete and...