Panthers unfazed after dropping Game 1 in Edmonton

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Going into this Stanley Cup Final rematch, confidence oozed from the Florida Panthers just like last year when they won — and also this time from the Edmonton Oilers because they felt prepared for the moment.

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Lovely day for a walk at Round Hill Park

July 15, 2025

Kim Garnic of Rostraver Township walks her dog, Piper, through the barn at Round Hill Park in Elizabeth Township Monday afternoon. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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House OKs budget, but process is far from done

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

July 15, 2025

Some Republicans are unhappy with the version that received approval by a 105-97 margin. Some Mon Valley officials are reacting strongly after the House gave its approval Monday to a $50.6 billion bud...

Five bids opened, but new trash service not selected

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Five bids opened, but new trash service not selected

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 15, 2025

Chairman Tom DeRosa plans to meet today with ProWaste, which submitted the lowest bid. Forward Township is one step closer to selecting a refuse hauler, but a final decision hasn’t been made. Monday m...

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Pittsburgh Diocese installs new bishop in ceremony

July 15, 2025

Mark Eckman of Bethel Park has been an auxiliary bishop since 2022. By TOM DAVIDSON TribLive Bishop Mark Eckman was formally installed Monday afternoon as the 13th bishop of the Pittsburgh Catholic Di...

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Shapiro joins lawsuit for federal education funds

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

July 15, 2025

Pennsylvania’s governor claims the state is owed $230 million. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Monday that Pennsylvania will join 25 other states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for freezing...

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Mon Valley Paws hosts Pet Memorial Mile

July 15, 2025

Mon Valley Paws hosted its inaugural Pet Memorial Mile on Saturday in honor of those who have lost their beloved pets. The event was created to raise funds for Mon Valley Paws’ veterinary grant progra...