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One person killed in Monongahela fire
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One person killed in Monongahela fire
August 31, 2026
The blaze broke out on the 500 block of Warne Street Extension late Saturday night. By the MVI An investigation into a late Saturday night fire in Monongahela ended tragically as the woman who lived t...
South Allegheny provides support services after gun shot at football game
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South Allegheny provides support services after gun shot at football game
August 31, 2026
Friday’s contest with Elizabeth Forward was called off after the incident. TribLive Counselors will be on hand Monday at South Allegheny schools in the wake of Friday’s incident in which a gun was fir...
Final events held at Westmoreland Fair
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Final events held at Westmoreland Fair
August 31, 2026
The Westmoreland Fair, held in Mt. Pleasant Township, wrapped up its 72nd season Saturday. The day’s events included a junior livestock sale, a horse pull, 4-H air rifle and archery contests and a dem...
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Blood drives scheduled for Sickle Cell Awareness Month
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Blood drives scheduled for Sickle Cell Awareness Month
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 31, 2026
There will be several opportunities to donate in Fayette and Westmoreland counties. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood and biotherapy organization, will host blood drives across Fayette and Westmoreland coun...
Woman found dead in Sewickley Township house; son arrested
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Woman found dead in Sewickley Township house; son arrested
August 31, 2026
Jakob Michael Korber, known to have been in the area, is now in custody, state police said. By Brian C. Rittmeyer TribLive A West Newton woman was found dead Sunday morning in a house in Sewickley Tow...
Rock blasting set to begin on stretch of Mon/Fayett Expressway
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Rock blasting set to begin on stretch of Mon/Fayett Expressway
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 31, 2026
Rock blasting could start Tuesday for a new section of the Mon/Fayette Expressway. According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s latest update, Trumbull Corporation will begin rock blasting oper...
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Warriors storm back in second half to beat Rams
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Warriors storm back in second half to beat Rams
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 31, 2026
Elizabeth Forward scored twice in the second half as Luca Valerio scored the gamewinner with 14:03 remaining. It’s not how you start, but how you finish. The Elizabeth Forward boys soccer team took th...
Farrell’s experience beats Bears
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Farrell’s experience beats Bears
By By STEVE ROTSTEIN TribLive 
August 31, 2026
After a dream season for Clairton that concluded with WPIAL and PIAA Class A championships and an overall record of 15-1, the Bears’ 2026 season opener was nothing short of a nightmare. Facing off wit...
Gunshots among Week 1 surprises
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Gunshots among Week 1 surprises
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 31, 2026
It was only two weeks ago that you read in this space about the ever-growing issues of abusive fans at sporting events. On Friday night, the Elizabeth Forward at South Allegheny football game was halt...
Defending champ Bearcats open with pair of wins
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Defending champ Bearcats open with pair of wins
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 31, 2026
Bentworth girls soccer coach Tyler Hamstra was looking for his team to be more consistent in front of the net this season. If Saturday’s opening two games were any indication, the Bearcats may be head...
Obituaries
Obituaries
Andrea ‘Andy’ M. Necciai Mendicino – New Eagle
August 29, 2026
Andrea “Andy” M. Necciai Mendicino, 67, of New Eagle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in her home. She was born Sept. 12, 1958, in Monongahela, a daughter of the late Anthony “Nibbs...
Frank Nelson Yates Jr. – Monessen
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Frank Nelson Yates Jr. – Monessen
August 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Nelson Yates Jr., 68, of Monessen, announces his sudden passing on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Frank was a lifelong resident of Monessen and Christian by f...