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Teen, his mother charged in connection to PennWest California student’s homicide
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Teen, his mother charged in connection to PennWest California student’s homicide
Royce Moser, 18, claims demons told him to stab Karoline Heintz, authorities say.
August 21, 2026
By Paula Reed Ward and Haley Moreland TribLive An 18-year-old Washington County man accused of killing his girlfriend and stuffing her body in the hatch of her car allegedly told police on Thursday th...
Charges filed in killing of PennWest student
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Charges filed in killing of PennWest student
August 21, 2026
Royce Moser, 18, claims demons told him to stab Karoline Heintz, authorities say. By PAULA REED WARD and HALEY MORELAND TribLive An 18-year-old Washington County man accused of killing his girlfriend ...
Mascot welcomes students to first day of school
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Mascot welcomes students to first day of school
August 21, 2026
Laylah Wheeler reaches up to high-five the Trojans mascot as she arrives at California Area Elementary School Thursday morning for the first day of the school year. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independen...
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Final night of International Village rained out
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Final night of International Village rained out
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 21, 2026
Heavy rainfall created safety concerns at Renziehausen Park. The last day of International Village in McKeesport was canceled Thursday afternoon after severe rain pummeled the region and resulted in f...
Donora considers alternatives to dek hockey project
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Donora considers alternatives to dek hockey project
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 21, 2026
Any venture chosen to replace it at Palmer Park will have to be completed by the end of 2027. Donora residents offered suggestions Thursday for using a sports-related space in Palmer Park in lieu of a...
NBV to check sewer line under Bluff Street before paving begins
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NBV to check sewer line under Bluff Street before paving begins
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 21, 2026
RVE Engineering will send a camera along the line next week. North Belle Vernon officials want to make sure what’s underneath Bluff Street is in good shape before putting new pavement on top of it. Co...
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Charleroi girls looking to take step forward
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Charleroi girls looking to take step forward
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 21, 2026
Pitt-Johnstown commit Aryana Chiplaskey will lead a young Cougars’ team. It’s no secret that the Charleroi girls soccer team has been hit by some hard times lately. From dwindling depth to inexperienc...
Change could be great thing for Titans
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Change could be great thing for Titans
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 21, 2026
West Mifflin boys soccer coach Chad Perry enters his 14th season with the Titans, and the veteran coach knows change can be a great thing, but nothing is guaranteed. The Titans will drop to Class 2A f...
Evans enjoyed long career as umpire and athletic director
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Evans enjoyed long career as umpire and athletic director
August 21, 2026
When Donora’s Tom Evans began his umpiring career, he was, as he described himself, “a young pup in the 70s.” He went on to distinguish himself so well that by 2021, the WPIAL honored him with inducti...
What to watch for in tonight’s Steelers-Jets game
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What to watch for in tonight’s Steelers-Jets game
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
August 21, 2026
There is little debate as to what Pittsburgh Steelers fans will be most eager to watch during the team’s second preseason game. All eyes will likely be on the Steelers’ two young quarterbacks come tim...
Obituaries
Frank John Lignelli – Olney, Md.
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Frank John Lignelli – Olney, Md.
August 21, 2026
Frank John Lignelli, age 79, of Olney, Md., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. He was born o n March 25, 1947. He was the beloved dom estic partner of Cia Pardus for over 40 years; devoted father o...
Ronald Edward Danko
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Ronald Edward Danko
August 21, 2026
Ronald Edward Danko, 89, of Monessen, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Jefferson Hospital. A son of the late William Vincent and Anna L. Harcarik Danko, he was born in McKeesport...