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NEW ‘KIDS’ ON CAMPUS AT CALIFORNIA AREA

September 5, 2024

California Area School District sixth graders Reno Zanardelli, 11, and Jace Sines, 11, of Jamey Wolfe’s class are shown feeding carrots to a pair of goats named “Buddy” and “Acorn” in an outdoor pen a...

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U.S. Steel rallies for sale to Nippon Steel

By By JACK TROY TribLive

September 5, 2024

The Washington Post reported Wednesday that President Joe Biden plans to stop the deal from going forward. Standing before a sea of workers in orange jackets and hard hats, U.S. Steel executive Scott ...

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Employees: Charleroi glass factory to close

About 300 jobs at Corelle Brands will be affected

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 5, 2024

A glass factory that has been part of the fabric of the Mon Valley — and the Magic City — for nearly a century is expected to close by the end of the year. It’s a devastating blow to the hundreds of e...

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McKeesport mayor says city police are committed to battling crime and violence

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

September 5, 2024

Mayor Michael Cherepko wants residents to know that crime is not taken lightly in the city. Mayor Michael Cherepko told the small crowd in attendance at Wednesday’s council meeting that the city is do...

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Housing authority plans for new senior apartments in Rostraver

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

September 5, 2024

The new complex will be built on six acres of land near Willowbrook Plaza on Route 51. Westmoreland County Housing Authority officials confirmed Wednesday that a property agreement has been reached fo...

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A 14-year-old student fatally shot 4 people in a rampage at a Georgia high school

September 5, 2024

WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednes- day, authorities said, send - ing students scrambling for shelter in their class - rooms...