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May 22, 2025

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Here is a photo of the 1958-59 McKeesport Leon’s Bar basketball team. The team had 55 wins-10 losses and was coached by Eddie Stanko. Their statistics include Braddock Salvation Army League-second half league and playoff champions, McKeesport YMCA League, undefeated league and playoff champions, split two games with California University of Pennsylvania, now Penn West Players. They also played the Globetrotter Harlem Satellites and Pittsburgh Steelers. Pictured, front row, are Sonny McGrew, Da...

Measles cases top 500 in Pa. as outbreak continues
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Measles cases top 500 in Pa. as outbreak continues
September 3, 2026
The commonwealth likely has the second-most cases of any state. By JAMES ENGEL Trib LiveMore than 500 measles cases have now been confirmed in Pennsylvania so far this year, according to updated figur...
Monessen Middle/High School students will start classes remotely
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Monessen Middle/High School students will start classes remotely
September 3, 2026
Students in kindergarten through sixth grade will start school on Tuesday in person. By the MVI Students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the Monessen School District will return to in-person cl...
‘Paws at the Parkside’ to benefit Sable Kennel
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‘Paws at the Parkside’ to benefit Sable Kennel
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 3, 2026
A cornhole tournament at Rich’s Parkside Den in Boston will raise money for the McKeesport-based kennel. A cornhole tournament will be held this weekend at a popular business along the Boston Trailhea...
3 victims identified in deadly boat, barge crash
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3 victims identified in deadly boat, barge crash
September 3, 2026
The boating incident has resulted in 4 fatalities. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Three of the boaters who died following a collision between a recreational passenger boat and a barge on the Monongahela Ri...
Clairton’s annual all-class reunion to feature Veterans Breakfast Club interviews
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Clairton’s annual all-class reunion to feature Veterans Breakfast Club interviews
September 3, 2026
Founded in Pittsburgh in 2008, the nonprofit is dedicated to bringing veterans, family members, and the public together in what it calls “communities of listening.” By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI This...