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Pa. Senate hearing focuses on lowering grocery costs
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Pa. Senate hearing focuses on lowering grocery costs
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 3, 2026
State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, was among the Senate Democrats who participated. As grocery prices continue to strain household budgets, Pennsylvania lawmakers heard from farmers, labor l...
Despite the rain, August Fun Fest delivers smiles and thrills
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Despite the rain, August Fun Fest delivers smiles and thrills
August 3, 2026
Gracie Jeffrey, 5, of Greensburg, bottle feeds a goat Sunday at the Barnyard Petting Zoo during the August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. August Fun Fest is a Westmoreland County ...
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Man shot multiple times during suspected robbery attempt
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Man shot multiple times during suspected robbery attempt
August 3, 2026
Allegheny County police are investigating what they said was a robbery that turned into a shooting early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the 800 block of Jenny Lind Street just before 1 a.m....
Final plans underway for the Cook Farm 250th celebration
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Final plans underway for the Cook Farm 250th celebration
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 3, 2026
The festivities will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at 347 Cook Road, Belle Vernon. Final preparations are underway for the 250th anniversary celebration for the historic Cook Farm this weekend. Ma...
Wary of data center boom, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County proceed with caution
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Wary of data center boom, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County proceed with caution
August 3, 2026
Residents worry about noise, energy demand, water use and pollution from fossil fuels. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Pittsburgh will likely never become Pennsylvania’s version of Data Center Alley, the clus...
Sports
Carroll Twp. captures Wiffle Ball tournament
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Carroll Twp. captures Wiffle Ball tournament
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
August 3, 2026
The Bombers topped Mon-City Elite in an exciting final game. In a thrilling finish to the Mon Valley Wiffle Ball League’s weekend tournament, the Carroll Township Bombers won two straight games agains...
Fake stories may signify expanded role for Penn State’s Quinton Martin
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Fake stories may signify expanded role for Penn State’s Quinton Martin
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 3, 2026
Ihave often said that social media is one of the worst additions to society that I have seen in a long time. The public forum has allowed anyone to have an opinion whether it is factual or not. Then, ...
Warren eager for pads to come on, even if there’s no tackling
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Warren eager for pads to come on, even if there’s no tackling
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
August 3, 2026
Veteran running back relishes the chance to show physicality in backs-on-backers drill. Tackling got eliminated from Pittsburgh Steelers training camp this summer, but Jaylen Warren hopes the punishin...
Keller rocked for 7 runs in shortest start of season
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Keller rocked for 7 runs in shortest start of season
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
August 3, 2026
The Pirates drop 3 of 4 to Cincinnati, fall to 3-8 in their last 11 games. With the trade deadline looming and their wild-card hopes fading, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t afford an abbreviated start...
Obituaries
Mary Katsuleris – Monessen
Obituaries
Mary Katsuleris – Monessen
August 1, 2026
Mary Katsuleris, born on May 9, 1939, in Monessen, passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 87. She had been living between Pittsburgh, Pa., and La Jolla, Calif., two places she called home in a li...
Alan Craig Duncan Sr. – Monessen
Obituaries
Alan Craig Duncan Sr. – Monessen
August 1, 2026
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Alan Craig Duncan Sr., 74, of Monessen, went home to be with the Lord, with his wife, Yvonne, seated at his side, at Penn Highlands Hospital in DuBois. Alan was born on Aug...