Skipper Martinez, GM Rizzo fired by last-place Nationals
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July 8, 2025

Skipper Martinez, GM Rizzo fired by last-place Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were fired by the Washington Nationals on Sunday in moves that were surprising for their timing, even if the club is more than halfway through its sixth consecutive losing season since winning the 2019 World Series.

Belle Vernon welcomes holiday season with Light-Up Night
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Belle Vernon welcomes holiday season with Light-Up Night
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2025
The festivities had to be moved indoors due to Friday’s cold weather. Belle Vernon’s annual Light-Up Night on Friday was full of seasonal fun and joy. Held at Belle Vernon Fire Company’s social hall i...
Annual Zombek light display begins tonight
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Annual Zombek light display begins tonight
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2025
The Elizabeth Township holiday event features a 20-minute show and special visitors. One Elizabeth Township neighborhood will continue to glow a little brighter this upcoming holiday season. In what h...
Donora ushers in the holiday season with Twinkle Bright Night
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Donora ushers in the holiday season with Twinkle Bright Night
November 29, 2025
Lydia Oslowski, 9, and Lucy Oslowski, 7, of Monessen attended Twinkle Bright Night in Donora on Friday. The holiday event, presented by Donora Union Pharmacy and the Donora Smog Commemorative Committe...
Time capsule to contain legacy of Charleroi glassmaking
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Time capsule to contain legacy of Charleroi glassmaking
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 29, 2025
It will be buried at noon Monday in Meadow Avenue Park and won’t be opened for 100 years. Charleroi will close out one of the most defining chapters in its history with a ceremony meant to outlast all...
Unseasonably cold weather to persist in Southwest Pa.
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Unseasonably cold weather to persist in Southwest Pa.
November 29, 2025
Mixed precipitation is also in the forecast, including today and Sunday. By JACK TROY TribLive Get cozy, because frigid temperatures are here to stay in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The National Weather...
Goughnour, Pisciottano oppose hike in water rates
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Goughnour, Pisciottano oppose hike in water rates
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 29, 2025
They contend Pennsylvania American’s proposal would cause financial strain for too many area residents. Two Mon Valley lawmakers say Pennsylvania American Water’s latest rate-hike request would put to...