Read found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder

DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — A jury found Karen Read not guilty of second- degree murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, a case that attracted legions of true crime followers who erupted in cheers when word of the acquittal spread outside court.

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No tax hike in Donora, but sewer fee will double

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 12, 2025

Mayor Don Pavelko said recent projects have left the fund nearly empty. With three members absent, Donora council unanimously passed a preliminary 2026 budget Thursday that leaves property taxes uncha...

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BVA Federal Credit Union supports local food pantry

December 12, 2025

The BVA Federal Credit Union recently presented a $3,000 donation to the Washington Township/Fayette City Food Pantry. Shown, from left, are credit union accountant John Lofink, board members John Zad...

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Firefighters battle blaze in Washington Township

December 12, 2025

Several Mon Valley fire departments responded to a house fire about 1:45 a.m. Thursday on Axton Street in Washington Township. Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters, along with several m...

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McKeesport board OKs study of improvement project

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 12, 2025

It would involve upgrades to the high school and the football stadium. At Thursday’s meeting, the McKeesport Area school board authorized an architectural firm to consider an $850,000 improvement plan...