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Measles case confirmed in Washington Co.

By By JAMES ENGEL TribLive

October 24, 2026

Allegheny & Westmoreland counties have also been affected by the outbreak. Washington County is now among 43 other counties across Pennsylvania that have recorded confirmed cases of measles amid a gro...

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Supreme Court won’t review Walsh decisions on death penalty

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

October 24, 2026

The appellate court did not provide any explanation for its ruling. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday denied a request by a man facing possible capital punishment to review the Washington Count...

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MIRROR IMAGE

October 24, 2026

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Charleroi gets positive results from cellphone ban

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 24, 2026

School officials say students are more focused on learning and display better social skills. Students are talking more, participating in classroom discussions and spending less time distracted by thei...

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MONDAY

October 24, 2026

Find out about archaeological discoveries from the Layton Bridge Project in Monday’s e-edition.

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THE AGENDA

October 24, 2026

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

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A first for EF soccer programs

By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalladares@yourmvi.com

October 23, 2026

It had been five years since the last time an Elizabeth Forward soccer team won a section title. At the start of the decade, the boys won; the next season, the girls. The 2026 season ended that drough...

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Titans advance to WPIAL’s first round

By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalladares@yourmvi.com

October 23, 2026

After a tough 2025 season for West Mifflin boys soccer in Class 3A, in which the Titans went 4-131 and missed the playoffs, they dropped down to Class 2A for the 2026 season. They ended this year 9-9 ...

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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Cougars’ season ends at Ambridge

By JEREMY SELLEW

October 23, 2026

Charleroi’s season came to an end in the preliminary round of the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs with a 9-0 loss to Ambridge. The 13th-seeded Bridgers (13-4-2) scored four times in the first half and added f...

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Cougars’ season ends in preliminary round

By By RICK BRUNI JR. For MVI Sports

October 23, 2026

Vin Guerrini blasted a shot over the crossbar, then clasped both hands around his head in frustration. Despite nearly a dozen chances, the Burrell soccer standout could not buy a goal Thursday evening...

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DEATH NOTICES

October 24, 2026

To place an obituary, call 724-314-0044, email obits@yourmvi.com. BEVIL — Rosemarie Bevil, 92, of East McKeesport, died Oct. 20, Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, East McKeesport EVANS — Richard A. Evans, 7...

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Richard A. Evans

October 24, 2026

ELRAMA Richard A. Evans, 75, of Elrama, passed away Oct. 20, 2026 peacefully at home. Born July 17, 1951 in North Charleroi, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Ann Maley Evans. A resident of El...