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Remote learning in effect at some schools as extreme heat returns

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 1, 2026

Clairton City School District & Pittsburgh Public Schools have already announced the change. Extreme heat and humidity expected to grip the region are already disrupting the school week, with Clairton...

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Vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Speers

September 1, 2026

One car rolled over in a two-vehicle collision Monday night on Interstate 70 West at the Speers exit. Police, Charleroi Fire Department and Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services responded to the a...

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Bingo day at Center on the Hill

September 1, 2026

Barbara Bridge of Belle Vernon marks her bingo card while playing Monday morning at the Center on the Hill in Washington Township. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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MMVTA nearly done with second phase of study

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 1, 2026

The results could lead to changes in the public transit system. The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is nearing completion of the second engagement phase of its system- wide fixed-route study Mid Mon ...

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Elizabeth Forward construction continues as classes begin

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

September 1, 2026

Phase 1 of the project is expected to be wrapped up by the Oct. 9 target date. Classes started Monday in the Elizabeth Forward School District, and high school students will be learning with construct...

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Police: Cameras show man arguing with mother before beating her to death

September 1, 2026

Jakob Korber is charged with one count of homicide. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive On Saturday, longtime friends Christin Hamilton and Donna Heltebran caught up by text message. Hamilton shared some photos...

High school, Sports

Leopards dominate Wildcats to open season

By JEREMY SELLEW

September 1, 2026

Three different players scored for Belle Vernon, which outshot Latrobe by a 22-9 advantage. Last season when they were section opponents, the Belle Vernon boys soccer team was shut out by Latrobe, 3-0...

High school, Sports

Trojans, Eagles play to draw

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

September 1, 2026

Both Hartley sisters scored for California in a 2-2 deadlock against Obama Academy. After two highly successful scrimmages, the California girls soccer team was itching to open the season and get its ...

NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports

Despite 11 rookies, Steelers still own NFL’s oldest roster

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive

September 1, 2026

It’s odd to say a football team with a 42-year-old quarterback and a 37-year-old defensive captain is embracing its youth, but the Pittsburgh Steelers suddenly have an abundance of rookies. Statistica...

High school, Sports

Glads look to nab playoff spot

By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports

September 1, 2026

Last season was a tough one for South Allegheny’s boys soccer team. Competing in a tough Section 3-2A, the Gladiators endured a 7-11 season and failed to reach the playoffs. However, second-year coach...

Obituaries

Clifford R. Ghrist – Coal Center

September 1, 2026

Clifford R. Ghrist, 87, of Clover Hill in Coal Center, Pa., died at 12:05 a.m. Sund a y , Aug. 30, 2026, at Grand view Estates of Elizabeth. Born Oct. 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and R...

Obituaries

Shirley E. Taylor – Monessen

September 1, 2026

Shirley E. Taylor, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Aug. 27, 2026, at Town View Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. She was born on Dec. 15, 1933, to the late Theodore and Irene Green Walters...