Bucs’ rookie Watson weighs in as NFL’s heaviest player at 464 pounds

By By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer

Even though Desmond Watson is trying to make Tampa Bay’s roster, he’s already made history — as the NFL’s heaviest player.

The 6-foot-6, 464-pound defensive tackle from Florida signed with his hometown Buccaneers after going undrafted and will begin his NFL journey during Tampa Bay’s three-day rookie minicamp that opens Friday. He’s sure to get plenty of attention — maybe even as much as the team’s first-round draft pick, former Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka.

The Bucs would no d...

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McKeesport mural touched up for Good Neighbor Day

May 20, 2025

Volunteers spent Sunday afternoon refreshing a mural in the former Cox’s parking lot and adding colorful crosswalks to Fifth Avenue in downtown McKeesport in anticipation of the community’s annual Goo...

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Charges filed in Rostraver Township murder

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 20, 2025

Dorian Jeri-Greene was arrested last week in Florida in a separate case. Charges have been filed in the April 11 murder of Jennah M. Seibert, who was found shot to death inside her Rostraver Township ...

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State officials celebrate PA SITES investment in Mon Valley project

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 20, 2025

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley visited the region Monday afternoon. Former mining land that spans three townships in the Mon Valley is full of potential. With the right...

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Progress made on new White Oak veterans memorial

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 20, 2025

Bricks will be sold for anyone who wants to honor a veteran. White Oak council took another step toward creating a new veterans memorial at Monday’s meeting. Council members have been discussing the p...

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BENTWORTH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025

May 20, 2025

Bentworth High School in Bentleyville will hold commencement 6 p.m. May 29 in the Bentworth High School gymnasium. Here is the Class of 2025, front row, from left, Alexander Rusilko, Samuel Lawrence, ...

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West Mifflin Area High School names top graduates

May 20, 2025

Two hundred thirty-four graduates will receive their diplomas Thursday. For the MVI West Mifflin Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Tit...