Pirates stress importance of hitting on draft picks

By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media

With Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes becoming the first player in major league history to go from No. 1 overall pick to the All-Star Game in the span of a year, it’s no wonder the focus of the MLB Draft is always on finding another generational talent.

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Charleroi Celebrates Magic City Saturday

June 29, 2026

Charleroi hosted Magic City Saturday to celebrate 250 years of independence in the borough. Events were held on Fifth Street and McKean Avenue and extended to the square and the Market House. The cele...

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Monessen Summer Concert Series Begins

June 29, 2026

Monessen kicked off its first free summer concert Saturday at the City Park Amphitheatre featuring the Billy Price Band and Broom. Mayor Ron Mozer welcomes guests and introduces Broom, a modern arena ...

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White Oak Athletic Association concession stand robbed — thieves leave behind a penny

By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive

June 29, 2026

White Oak youth association asks the public for help following the petty cash robbery. A youth athletic association in White Oak said petty cash was stolen from its lower baseball and softball concess...

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Public schools grapple with enrollment decline

By By EMBER DUKE TribLive

June 29, 2026

Having fewer students spawns budget and staffing issues. There have been fewer than 100 kindergarten students in the Burrell School District for the last three years — a 23% decline from about 10 year...

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Heat index could top 100 this week

By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive

June 29, 2026

The warmest temperatures are expected from Tuesday to Friday. Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are in for a sweltering stretch as a weeklong heat wave settles over Western Pennsylvania, with heat i...

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BVA approves new budget with tax hike

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 29, 2026

The increase is much higher for Westmoreland County than Fayette. The Belle Vernon Area school board recently approved its 2026-27 budget, which includes a significant tax increase for Westmoreland Co...