Teen devastated by cyberbullying

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 17-year-old daughter recently posted a picture of herself on Instagram. She was so excited because the photos were from a concert where her favorite band performed. Someone she thought was her friend took a screenshot of that photo and used it in an incredibly hurtful way: She posted the picture on a private Snapchat story and cruelly made fun of my daughter, calling her ugly and encouraging others to laugh at her.

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‘A TASTE OF SERBIA’ IN MCKEESPORT

October 4, 2024

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport will hold its annual “A Taste of Serbia” celebration today and Saturday. From left are Protinica Joanne Rocknage, Dee Dee Baskot, Dave Pcholinski, Marily...

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California Area High School Homecoming Royalty

October 4, 2024

California Area High School will celebrate homecoming tonight when the Trojans take on the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes. The homecoming queen will be crowned during the 6:30 p.m. pregame show at Trojan Fi...

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Charleroi council hears from immigration attorney

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 4, 2024

Joseph Murphy tried to clarify issues that have arisen in the borough. An immigration attorney brought in to speak at Wednesday’s council meeting in Charleroi wasn’t able to provide some specific info...

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No progress reported in WCHA strike

By SARAH PELLIS

October 4, 2024

Two commissioners pledged their support to the workers. Washington County Housing Authority maintenance and clerical workers the continue to hit the picket lines after their union contract expired at ...

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Residents express anger over river level

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

October 4, 2024

At a town hall in Monongahela, they claimed the Mon River has dropped by 6 feet due to a locks and dam removal project. Exasperated boaters and business owners didn’t get the answers they wanted Thurs...

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Beauty salon prepares for scavenger hunt

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 4, 2024

Paige Svesnik runs the event from her Charleroi shop to promote other local businesses. A scavenger hunt sponsored by a newly rebranded beauty salon will allow participants at dozens of local business...