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.

Cedar Creek Park companion
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Cedar Creek Park companion
June 16, 2026
Melinda Bluemling of Rostraver Township sits with Compass, her 12-year-old golden retriever, at Cedar Creek Park on Monday afternoon while trimming his nails. Bluemling was accompanied by her son, Leo...
Rostraver contracts exterminator for rat-infested property
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Rostraver contracts exterminator for rat-infested property
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 16, 2026
Animal rescue groups are now caring for the animals removed from the condemned Adams Drive property. Rostraver Township recently contracted with an exterminator to help with a rat-infested property. T...
Gas price surge triggers jump in impact fee cash
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Gas price surge triggers jump in impact fee cash
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 16, 2026
There were 444 new wells drilled last year in Pennsylvania, an increase from 309 in 2024. Higher natural gas prices and an increase in new unconventional wells helped drive Pennsylvania’s 2025 impact ...
White Oak council reviewing workers’ compensation plan
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White Oak council reviewing workers’ compensation plan
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 16, 2026
Due to its claim history over the last five years, the borough would be placed on the plan with provisional standing. White Oak council tabled a resolution Monday evening that would have approved the ...
700 cited, fined by state police for cellphone use while driving
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700 cited, fined by state police for cellphone use while driving
June 16, 2026
Hands-free cellphone remains legal in Pennsylvania. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive State troopers issued nearly 700 citations for violations of a new law that prohibits Pennsylvania drivers from holdin...