WORLD BRIEFLY Four Palestinians die in storming of UN food warehouse a day after gunfire at new Gaza aid site

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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hundreds of Palestinians stormed a United Nations food warehouse Wednesday in Gaza in a desperate attempt to get something to eat, shouting and shoving each other and even ripping off pieces of the building to get inside. Four people died in the chaos, hos- pital officials said.

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MONESSEN GRADS CELEBRATE WITH SONG

June 7, 2025

Monessen High School graduates Ava Petruska, Rayne Hall and Jadyn Bradley led their classmates, staff, alumni, family and friends in the singing of the alma mater at the end of Friday’s commencement. ...

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LAST-MINUTE PREPARATIONS AT FRAZIER

June 7, 2025

Emilia Bednar adjusts the tassel on Grace Vaughn’s cap as Frazier High School seniors prepare backstage for Friday evening’s commencement ceremony. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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GRADUATION ART AT CALIFORNIA AREA

June 7, 2025

Cheyenne Whiteskunk of California and Bailey Miller of Coal Center show off their graduation cap artwork at California Area High School. See more from these ceremonies in our online photo gallery at w...

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Storm brings flooding, road closures to Valley

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 7, 2025

The rivers remained below flood stage, but many streams and creeks were overflowing. After a stormy Friday that brought wide-spread flooding to the area, the potential for more flooding exists through...

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Farmers market returns this week in Monongahela

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 7, 2025

Entertainment and theme days are planned every Friday through Sept. 5. The Monongahela Farmers Market is gearing up for a busy season. The first market will be held June 13 at Chess Park, kicking off ...

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Elizabeth Twp. playground gets upgrade from Home Depot

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 7, 2025

The project included 350 bags of black recycled rubber mulch. Staff and crew from The Home Depot came to Elizabeth Township on Thursday to upgrade some of the Mt. Vernon Fields playground. Participant...