ISMA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

The Italian Society of Mutual Aid (ISMA) of Monessen named Kendra Jones as its $1,000 scholarship winner for 2025. Kendra is a Monessen High School 2025 graduate, where she was class salutatorian. She is the daughter of Erica and Jeff Jones of Monessen. Pictured with Kendra from left, are ISMA Treasurer Fred Naccarato and President Donald Smith. Submitted

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Elizabeth Forward Class of 2026 celebrates graduation

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Elizabeth Forward High School hosted commencement Wednesday at Warrior Stadium for the Class of 2026. Graduates Mya Morgan, Claire Elizabeth Balint, Taelor Paige Kennedy and Edward Denney are shown si...

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McKeesport Area OKs final budget with no tax increase

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Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected

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Rockin’ on the Mon Riverfest to heat up the aquatorium

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Reschenthaler secures $200M for Southwest Pa.

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