Battlegrounds Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are back in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans put Pennsylvania and Wisconsin back in the win column in the 2024 presidential race, and they’re hoping that momentum carries over to contests this year that will determine whether their state Supreme Courts retain left-leaning majorities or flip to conservative control.

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Dog days of summer

August 28, 2026

Belle, a 2-year-old goldendoodle owned by Mandy Comer of Ruffsdale, fetches a ball while taking a swim during the Doggie Paddle event Thursday at the Mon Valley YMCA. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independ...

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Monessen targets stray cats and nuisance bats

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

August 28, 2026

A question-and-answer session on the cat overpopulation problem will be held Sept. 14. Monessen City Council introduced a proposed Trap-Neuter-Release cat management system and a bat box provided by C...

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Donora’s Wilson officially added to MMVTA board

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

August 28, 2026

He takes Scott Nedrow’s place as the borough’s representative. Donora Councilman Bishop Roderick Wilson was sworn in as the newest board member of the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority on Thursday. As ...

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Steel Center for Career and Technical Education has grand reopening following $36 million investment

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 28, 2026

A grand reopening was held Thursday following the $36 million project. Lt. Gov Austin Davis joined state and local leaders Thursday to celebrate the grand reopening of a Jefferson Hills career and tec...

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West Newton Bridge project to start Monday

August 28, 2026

A temporary bridge is expected to open next spring. By the MVI Construction on the $20 million West Newton Historic Bridge rehabilitation project is set to begin Monday. PennDOT District 12 announced ...