Grandmother out of sight, out of mind for grandkids

DEAR ABBY: My 98-year-old mother has spent the last eight years in a nursing home. My siblings and I placed her there when her health declined to a point where it was no longer safe for her to live alone. Her mind is sharp, but she has a hard time getting around and caring for herself. She has made friends there and is loved by everyone who meets her.

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Colorful parking spots at Charleroi Area High School

August 26, 2026

Charleroi Area High School seniors Lily Duhon and Camryn French painted their parking spots ahead of the start of school last week. Today is the first day back for students in the district. Photo cour...

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Two die in growing Pa. measles outbreak

August 26, 2026

They were both residents of Lancaster County, where the disease is concentrated. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Two Pennsylvanians have died from measles as the commonwealth contends with a growing outbreak ...

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Former Glassport mayor is now under 3-year PFA

August 26, 2026

Keith DiMarco was arrested again Saturday for violating the original order. By the MVI Former Glassport mayor Keith DiMarco accepted a three-year protection from abuse order in court after multiple ar...

Three town halls set on transportation issues

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Three town halls set on transportation issues

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 26, 2026

The district has been receiving bus-related complaints since schools opened last week. Following several issues involving Krise Transportation since classes began last week, West Mifflin Area School D...

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Charleroi firefighters rescue kitten from storm drain

August 26, 2026

At around 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Charleroi Fire Department responded to an incident involving a small kitten stuck 5 to 6 feet down in a storm drain. The rescue crew used the department’s sewer camera to...

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Havencrest treats kids to free back-to-school bash

August 26, 2026

Kids were treated to free school supplies, haircuts and food. For the MVI Havencrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Carroll Township recently hosted a back-to-school bash for children and families t...