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Westmoreland County confirms first case of measles

August 27, 2026

It is unclear where in Westmoreland County the case was reported and whether the patient has been hospitalized. TribLive Pennsylvania Department of Health data show 94 new measles cases have cropped u...

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Testing at Monessen Elementary Centers confirms moderate-to-light mold growth found

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 27, 2026

Testing done at the Monessen Elementary Center was contained to several areas. Moderate to light amounts of mold growth were discovered at Monessen Elementary Center following testing in several areas...

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Groundbreaking for senior living community in Rostraver celebrated

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

August 27, 2026

Westmoreland County Housing Authority members hosted the ceremony Wednesday for Willowbrook Commons. Westmoreland County and Rostraver Township elected officials joined housing authority members Wedne...

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Woman charged with stealing more than $4,000 from Sluganski memorial scholarship

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 27, 2026

Tracy Whitney is accused of using money from the McKeesport Area Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund for her own personal benefit. A Versailles woman is accused of taking more than $4,000 from a McKeesport...

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Prosecutors seek to introduce past allegations in murder trial

August 27, 2026

Robert Chaplin claims his girlfriend’s fatal shooting in Rostraver was an accident. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County prosecutors want jurors in an upcoming homicide trial to hear about...

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Oldies concert in Clairton to raise money for local veterans

August 27, 2026

The all-day concert is scheduled for Saturday at Clairton Park. By the MVI An annual oldies concert to raise money to aid local veterans is being planned in Clairton. The ninth annual oldies concert a...

High school, Sports

Experience, youth a perfect mix for Leopards

By JEREMY SELLEW

August 27, 2026

Belle Vernon returns eight seniors and their returning scorer from last season while moving up to 3A. Watching the Belle Vernon girls soccer team practice, you can get a sense of the excitement for th...

High school, Sports

Tigers playing independent schedule a ‘necessary step’

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

August 27, 2026

Derek Cuthbert takes over the McKeesport girls program along with assistant Autumn Tavaglione. It’s a new day for the McKeesport girls’ soccer program, as veteran coach Derek Cuthbert takes over a str...

High school, Sports

BVA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

Hannan headed to BVA Football Hall of Fame

August 27, 2026

The former offensive lineman will be inducted Friday at halftime of the Leps’ game against TJ. By the Mon Valley Independent A dominant presence on both sides of the line and one of the hardest-workin...

NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports

5 things to watch in Steelers’ preseason finale

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive

August 27, 2026

For everyone involved with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the past fourplus months were all in service of making the ensuing four-plus months special. For those who make it that far, at least. Development o...

Obituaries

Walter P. Varega – Monessen

August 27, 2026

Walter P. Varega, 92, of Monessen, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at his daughter’s home with his loving daughter and family by his side. Born July 5, 1934, in Monessen, he was the son of the late...

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James William Allshouse Jr. – Belle Vernon

August 27, 2026

James William Allshouse Jr., 60, of Belle Vernon, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Born in Wilkinsburg on May 29, 1966, he was the son of James William Allshouse Sr., who survives and resides in Carlisle, ...