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Elizabeth Twp. FD wraps up centennial celebration
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Elizabeth Twp. FD wraps up centennial celebration
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 17, 2026
A firemen’s parade capped off the three-day festival. The Elizabeth Township Fire Department kicked off the final day of its centennial celebration Saturday with a firemen’s parade, as several fire de...
Storms move through region as flood watch continues
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Storms move through region as flood watch continues
August 17, 2026
It remains in effect through Monday morning for six Western Pennsylvania counties. By TribLive After a day of thunderstorms and tornado warnings around the region, the National Weather Service in Pitt...
Monessen delays start of classes until Sept. 8
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Monessen delays start of classes until Sept. 8
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 17, 2026
“Abnormalities” found at the middle/high school turned out to be mold. The start of the new school year in the Monessen City School District has been delayed until Sept. 8, the district announced Satu...
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Grants will help schools with security, mental health projects
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Grants will help schools with security, mental health projects
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 17, 2026
More than $1.4 million is headed to seven Washington County school districts to help pay for security improvements and mental health initiatives during the 2026-27 school year. State Rep. Tim O’Neal, ...
Workforce development programs train next-generation tradespeople in Pennsylvania
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Workforce development programs train next-generation tradespeople in Pennsylvania
By By KAITLYN HUGHES TribLive 
August 17, 2026
Educational institutions and regional programs are seeing a surge in interest as more people trade four-year degrees for hands-on careers. Klauss Garibaldi sat in the Carrie Blast Furnace building in ...
Rostraver Township Firefighters Respond To Crashes On Route 51, Interstate 70
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Rostraver Township Firefighters Respond To Crashes On Route 51, Interstate 70
August 17, 2026
A multiple-vehicle collision took place Sunday on Interstate 70 East near Exit 46. Rostraver Township Fire Department cleared debris and controlled fluid leaks from all the vehicles involved. Occupant...
Sports
EF aims for title after switching sections
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EF aims for title after switching sections
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
August 17, 2026
A large collection of returning talent gives the Warriors hope to improve after a 7-7 season. After being disrupted by some injuries and a tough section over the past few years, the Elizabeth Forward ...
Adults are out of control at youth sporting events
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Adults are out of control at youth sporting events
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 17, 2026
With the start of fall youth sports leagues around the area, I think it’s a good time to address the elephant in the room. And before you say anything, it isn’t me. I’ve dropped 45 pounds since April,...
MVI SPORTS HOLDS FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY
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MVI SPORTS HOLDS FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY
August 17, 2026
Monessen’s Kaier Payne, head coach Wade Brown, Jay’veyon Jeffries and Kayden Kolbeck lined up for photos Sunday during MVI Sports’ Football Media Day at Foster House II in Washington Township. Floyd K...
Pirates top Red Sox after long rain delay to snap streak of 7 consecutive series losses
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Pirates top Red Sox after long rain delay to snap streak of 7 consecutive series losses
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
August 17, 2026
Lake Bachar was sharp in his fifth start of the season. Seeking to snap a streak of seven consecutive series losses, the Pittsburgh Pirates scratched their starting pitcher and posted a batting order ...
Obituaries
Georgann Meese – Newell, Pa.
Obituaries
Georgann Meese – Newell, Pa.
August 17, 2026
Georgann Meese, age 82, of Newell, Pa., passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at her home with all of her loving f ami l y by her side. She was born on June 12, 1944, in Baltimore, Md., daughter of th...
Kenneth R. Cekus – Monongahela
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Kenneth R. Cekus – Monongahela
August 15, 2026
Kenneth R. Cekus, 87, of Monongahela, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Born in Webster on Feb. 12, 1939, he was the son of the late John R. and Bea trice Stangroom Cekus. Kenneth worked for Eas...