The fighting has stopped between Israel and Iran. Families of hostages now hope for a deal in Gaza

By By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press

OR AKIVA, Israel (AP) — Liran Berman hasn’t had much to keep hopeful over the 629 days of his twin brothers’ captivity in Gaza. Ceasefire deals have collapsed, the war has dragged on, and his siblings remain hostages in the Palestinian enclave.

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Garbage bills coming soon to Forward Township

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 12, 2025

The township’s long agreement with Kelly Run Sanitation is about to end. For the first time in nearly 30 years, Forward Township residents could soon start paying for their garbage service. In 1996, t...

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VA insists veterans services remain robust in Pittsburgh despite staff departures nationwide

July 12, 2025

Pittsburgh’s VA serves more than 91,000 veterans across a 13-county area. JACK TROY TribLive Pittsburgh-area veterans won’t see any interruption to their care or benefits, the Department of Veterans A...

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Monongahela mother acquitted in infant son’s death suing for false arrest, malicious prosecution

By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com

July 12, 2025

Darian Helmantoler was found not guilty of causing her infant son’s death in 2023. A Monongahela woman who was acquitted in the 2023 death of her infant son is suing the Washington County district att...

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Mon Valley Care Center launching shoe drive

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 12, 2025

Organizers are hoping to collect at least 2,500 pairs. Mon Valley Care Center’s next fundraiser will kick off next week. Starting Tuesday, residents, friends, families and staff will clean out their c...