Belle Vernon residents oppose new football team

By Mon Valley Independent

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

Belle Vernon residents filled council chambers Tuesday in opposition to a proposal to allow a semi-professional football team to lease Brewer Stadium.

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Community helps Cook Farm celebrate 250th birthday

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

August 10, 2026

More than a year of planning went into Saturday’s events. With reenactors, local dignitaries, dozens of volunteers and community members, the historic Cook Farm anniversary was a celebration 250 years...

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State police covering more municipalities than ever

By By EMILY SCOLNICK Pennsylvania

August 10, 2026

There are concerns that recruitment and funding may not keep up with the increased responsibility. Capital-Star The state legislature has trimmed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed spending plans each year ...

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Epiphany of our Lord wraps up annual festival

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

August 10, 2026

Food, games and fellowship drew large crowds to the event. Epiphany of Our Lord Church closed out its annual festival on Saturday with a performance by the Dr. Zoot Band, followed by fireworks and an ...

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August 10, 2026

We’ll have coverage of a back-to-school event in Elizabeth in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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August 10, 2026

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Westmoreland museum boosts attendance 142%

By By NATHAN FERRARO TribLive

August 10, 2026

Director Silvia Filippini-Fantoni has introduced interactive experiences tied to art. At a time when many museums are still struggling to reach pre-pandemic attendance numbers and fundraising is chall...