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Smoke may return to Valley next week
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Smoke may return to Valley next week
By By HALEY MORELAND TribLive 
July 25, 2026
Wildfire smoke from the west could turn Mon Valley skies hazy again. The smoke that clouded Pittsburgh’s skies last week may return as wildfire smoke in Oregon and Washington mixes with smoke from the...
Former Charleroi official seeing the U.S. after retiring
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Former Charleroi official seeing the U.S. after retiring
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 25, 2026
Roberta Doerfler and her husband, former Mayor Gregg Doerfler, traveled more than 5,000 miles through the Great Plains. Retirement has taken Roberta Doerfler exactly where she hoped it would. Just day...
Newcomers, regulars welcome Riverfest
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Newcomers, regulars welcome Riverfest
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
July 25, 2026
The annual celebration in Elizabeth continues today with a full schedule of events. Elizabeth’s Riverfest got off to a lively start Friday night, with vendors, games and a live music performance from ...
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Many Pa. libraries are evolving into community centers. Why is their funding staying flat?
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Many Pa. libraries are evolving into community centers. Why is their funding staying flat?
By By SUSAN SHELLY MCGOVERN For Spotlight PA 
July 25, 2026
Libraries have expanded their services to offer game nights, health services and more. But the programming comes with costs they increasingly can’t afford, and funding sources fluctuate. As funding re...
Paving schedule approved
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CARROLL TOWNSHIP
Paving schedule approved
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 25, 2026
Several Carroll Township roads are set to receive upgrades this summer as township supervisors move forward with the 2026 paving program. During their July 7 meeting, supervisors awarded the paving co...
McKeesport police seek missing person
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McKeesport police seek missing person
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 25, 2026
The City of McKeesport Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Frank Olds, a 70-year-old Black male who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. Olds was last seen...
Sports
State tournament starts today for Post 484
High school, Sports
State tournament starts today for Post 484
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 25, 2026
The Belle Vernon team will face host Williamsport at 6 p.m. After capturing the American Legion Region 6 title on Monday, Belle Vernon Post 484 senior legion is looking to make a run in the state tour...
Aul Bat Co. bests Allegheny Vision, earns spot in DNL title series
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Aul Bat Co. bests Allegheny Vision, earns spot in DNL title series
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 25, 2026
A two-run homer by Joe Aul was the winning hit in a 3-2 win Friday evening. Aul Bat Company defeated Allegheny Vision Associates 3-2 Friday evening to book its ticket to the Daily News League champion...
Cubs score 2 in 10th to top Bucs
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Cubs score 2 in 10th to top Bucs
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
July 25, 2026
Catcher Henry Davis said he misplayed a critical throw to the plate. Multiple minor mishaps added up to sink the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, as the Chicago Cubs came away with a 3-2 extra-innings vi...
LeBron James decides to sign with 76ers
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LeBron James decides to sign with 76ers
July 25, 2026
He agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract after weeks of deliberating. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James’ first final decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change hi...
Obituaries
Theodore Philip Mathues – Raleigh, N.C.
Obituaries
Theodore Philip Mathues – Raleigh, N.C.
July 25, 2026
NOV. 29, 1938 – JULY 9, 2026 Theodore Philip “Ted” Mathues, 87, passed on from this life in his home and is at peace. He was born in Donora to the late Theodore Francis Mathues and Valeria Jean Ley. T...
John G. Dornan – Monongahela
Obituaries
John G. Dornan – Monongahela
July 25, 2026
John G. Dornan, 91, of Monongahela, died Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born Sept. 23, 1934, in Carroll To w n ship, a son of Charles E. and Gladys Binley Dornan. John was a 1952 graduate of Monongahel...