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Welcome Weekend begins at Pennwest California

August 22, 2026

At left, PennWest California freshman and track team member Markus Edwards of York arrives with his guitar Friday as he prepares to move into Johnson Hall during New Student Move-In Day. At right, fre...

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

WCTPA ruling will be appealed

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 22, 2026

Commissioners voted 2-1 to continue the legal battle with the tourism agency. Washington County commissioners will continue their legal fight with the county’s tourism promotion agency, voting 2-1 Thu...

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Community mourns slain PennWest student

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 22, 2026

Fundraisers have been set up to aid the family and to create a scholarship in memory of Karoline Heintz. Support is pouring in for the family of Karoline Heintz after the 18-year-old PennWest Californ...

Elections, Latest News, Main

Borello to challenge Bartolotta in November election

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 22, 2026

The former Republican replaces Evan Snyder, who withdrew from the race. After the Democrat running against Republican state Sen. Camera Bartolotta withdrew from the race in June, another candidate is ...

Around The Valley, Latest News, Main

Summer spent raising pigs is filled with lessons

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 22, 2026

Eight-year-old Laina Johnson of Monessen got Honey and Bear ready for the Fayette County Fair. By 6:30 most summer mornings, 8-year-old Laina Johnson was already awake and getting ready to work. Somet...

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Animal cruelty charges filed after dead cats discovered

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 22, 2026

Police said the North Charleroi property was in extreme disarray and emitted a strong odor. A North Charleroi man is facing animal cruelty charges after police executing a search warrant allegedly dis...

High school, Sports

Reset begins now for McKeesport boys

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

August 22, 2026

The Tigers will be back to an independent schedule this season after finishing 3-15 last year. McKeesport boys soccer coach Bryan Hoover has been on the sidelines for the last couple of seasons for th...

NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports

Howard, Allar deliver duds in preseason loss to Jets

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive

August 22, 2026

For all the enthusiasm Will Howard and Drew Allar generated in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener, the pair of young passers delivered dual duds in their second audition. Howard was intercepted...

High school, Sports

Yough girls thinking big

By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports

August 22, 2026

Renee Bonari / MVi Sports When Yough girls soccer coach Bob Broadwater talks about his team heading into the season, it’s hard for him to hide his excitement. And there is definitely reason for his op...

High school, Sports

New section brings new hope for Titans

By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports

August 22, 2026

Last year was a tough one for the West Mifflin volleyball team. The Titans failed to make the playoffs under coach Brittany Boehm. However, what a difference a year makes. West Mifflin has moved into ...

Obituaries

Patsy G. Maione

August 22, 2026

Patsy G. Maione passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Ortenzio and Dora Maione. Patsy proudly served his country in t...

Obituaries

Ronald Edward Danko – Monessen

August 22, 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...