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Smoke returns to Valley, but far less severe than Friday
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Smoke returns to Valley, but far less severe than Friday
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 20, 2026
The area was under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert on Sunday. Community pools reopened, festivals welcomed hundreds of visitors and classic cars filled the streets over the weekend as the Mon Valley r...
Former U.S. Rep. & state Sen. Tim Murphy dies at 73
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Former U.S. Rep. & state Sen. Tim Murphy dies at 73
By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive 
July 20, 2026
He is remembered as a strong supporter of veterans and an advocate for mental health. Former U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, a Republican from Upper St. Clair, died Sunday. He was 73. Murphy died at his home fr...
Mon Valley Paws Presents Pet Memorial Mile
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Mon Valley Paws Presents Pet Memorial Mile
July 20, 2026
Mon Valley Paws hosted its annual Pet Memorial Mile on Saturday at the DiVirgilio Recreational Complex in Rostraver Township.  Samantha Morrison, 18, and Mackenzie Morrison, 15, of Belle Vernon decora...
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Color run will benefit Class of 2027 at EFHS
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Color run will benefit Class of 2027 at EFHS
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 20, 2026
The community event will take place Aug. 8 at Gallatin Sunnyside Park. Elizabeth Forward High School students are planning a color run to raise money for the Class of 2027. The first-ever self-paced 5...
PUC approves smaller than requested rate changes for Pa. American Water
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PUC approves smaller than requested rate changes for Pa. American Water
July 20, 2026
Commission Order reduces proposed revenue requests for water and wastewater services and enhances customer service and protections. By the MVI The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission modified water...
Sports
Post 484 on the brink of state tournament
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Post 484 on the brink of state tournament
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 20, 2026
The Belle Vernon team won two games over the weekend and will face Baden today. The Belle Vernon Post 484 senior legion team is one game away from winning the Region 6 tournament after a strong start ...
Spain wins World Cup on goal in extra time
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Spain wins World Cup on goal in extra time
July 20, 2026
Ferran Torres scored his only goal of the tournament in a 1-0 victory over Argentina. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. A...
Aul Bat Co. advances in Daily News League playoffs
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Aul Bat Co. advances in Daily News League playoffs
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 20, 2026
The Daily News League playoffs began over the weekend with one team already punching its ticket to the semifinals. No. 3 Aul Bat Company (14-7-1) swept its best-of-three series with No. 6 Upper St. Cl...
Dereliction of duty for GM not to fix Pirates’ bullpen
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Dereliction of duty for GM not to fix Pirates’ bullpen
By By JEFF OLIVER joliver@yourmvi.com 
July 20, 2026
Where did the first half of summer go? I don’t know, but here’s some food for thought: • I was kind of surprised that more wasn’t made about the Pirates’ lack of any offensive players in last week’s A...
Obituaries
Rose Marie Vayansky – Donora
Obituaries
Rose Marie Vayansky – Donora
July 18, 2026
Rose Marie Vayansky, 96, of Donora, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by those she loved, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Jimmy, who were not only her ca...
Nancy Bickerton Fritsky – Speers
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Nancy Bickerton Fritsky – Speers
July 18, 2026
Nancy Bickerton Fritsky, 91, of Speers, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Brookd ale Memory Care, Export. Born June 5, 1935, in Speers, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry Bickerton Jr. ...