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Keranko’s resignation leaves vacancy to fill on Charleroi Area school board
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Keranko’s resignation leaves vacancy to fill on Charleroi Area school board
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 24, 2026
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 5, and the board plans to fill the opening at its Aug. 18 meeting. Charleroi Area School District residents interested in serving their community have an opp...
Monessen to seek affordable housing money through county
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Monessen to seek affordable housing money through county
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2026
Safety concerns in the city were also discussed at Thursday night’s meeting. Monessen City Council voted unanimously to enter into the Housing Consortium Cooperation Agreement with Westmoreland County...
Future Leopards Hit The Field
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Future Leopards Hit The Field
July 24, 2026
Belle Vernon Area head football coach Scott Bryer smiles as youth football player Nate Crews begins a practice drill Thursday evening during the annual BVA High School Youth Football Combine at James ...
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Annual Riverfest celebration begins tonight in Elizabeth
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Annual Riverfest celebration begins tonight in Elizabeth
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2026
The two-day festival features music, food and children’s attractions. The annual Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest kicks off today with rides, food and animals for residents of all ages. Elizabeth Borough...
Drone flight school opens doors for girls interested in burgeoning profession
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Drone flight school opens doors for girls interested in burgeoning profession
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
July 24, 2026
The curriculum prepares students for the FAA’s Remote Pilot Certification exam. Ember Tomlinson’s interests came together this week at a drone flight camp held at South Fayette High School. “I’ve had ...
Sports
Smith, Tigers moving on as season nears
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Smith, Tigers moving on as season nears
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2026
McKeesport football focused on the upcoming season with new head coach Tom Smith leading the way. After an eventful few months for the McKeesport football program that has seen a coaching change, it w...
Moving On To Play College
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Moving On To Play College
July 24, 2026
SubmittedRinggold’s Travis Lutz (seated) will continue playing soccer at Marietta College. Joining him, from left, are Marietta admission counselor Chris Tekulve, and his parents Christy and Mike. McK...
PONY League World Series holds annual Media Day
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PONY League World Series holds annual Media Day
By JEREMY SELLEW 
July 24, 2026
The five-day tournament will kick off Aug. 7 with the first game at 4:30 p.m. The PONY League World Series celebrates is 75th anniversary this season with the annual event approaching. The Printscape ...
Esmerlyn Valdez provides power and draws walks
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Esmerlyn Valdez provides power and draws walks
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
July 24, 2026
Yet another Esmerlyn Valdez home run Monday at Yankee Stadium marked the 13th time the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie went yard in only 32 MLB contests. But for manager Don Kelly, a fifth-inning walk that ...
Obituaries
Edith Ann ‘Edie’ Chilzer – Allenport
Obituaries
Edith Ann ‘Edie’ Chilzer – Allenport
July 24, 2026
Edith Ann “Edie” Chilzer passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 15, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on Sept. 27, 1959, in Allenport, Pa., Edie will be remembered for t...
Paul R. Zuro – Fayette City
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Paul R. Zuro – Fayette City
July 22, 2026
Paul R. Zuro, 47, of Fayette City, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Front Royal, Va. Paul, and his three daughters were returning home from their vacation in Virgin...