Smart picks for picnics: Foods that hold up on the go

By By JERE CASSIDY For the AP

A full picnic basket, beautiful weather and alfresco dining are the epitome of summer. Google searches for picnics jumped more than 170% since January, as people prepare for outdoor meals. Plan your picnic fare this year by pulling inspiration from portable and surprisingly satisfying foods.

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GEP3 Scholarship Foundation benefits from golf outing

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 10, 2025

The sun may not have been shining, but the rain held off Monday to ensure the second annual Glenn Edward Porter III Memorial Golf Outing at Nemacolin Country Club went off without a hitch. Glenn, 20, ...

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DeRosa claims he’s saved Forward Twp. residents $36M

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 10, 2025

Monday night’s meeting featured another prolonged argument with Supervisor Dave Levdansky. The Loomis Bros. Circus left town a few weeks ago, but anyone in the audience of Forward Township’s meeting M...

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Driver injured in I-70 rollover crash

June 10, 2025

First responders were called to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 70 Monday morning. The crash occurred near the Lover exit around 9 a.m. Multiple reports were made to Washington...

Building and construction class launches careers

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Building and construction class launches careers

June 10, 2025

Many students who learn trades are able to land well-paying jobs without having college debt. By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Area School District offers career and technical...

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Salvation Army to raise money for youth programs

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 10, 2025

Capt. Kara Martin emphasized that all donations will stay local. The Mon Valley Salvation Army will host an open fundraiser to support its youth programs and is asking everyone in surrounding communit...