Pick Six: College coaches on the hot seat in 2025

By By MAURA CAREY AP Sports Writer

With rising expectations in competitive conferences, money flowing directly to players and unforgiving fan bases, the pressure has never been higher across college football. Six coaches who could very well be on the hot seat — from warm to scorching — entering the 2025 season:

Fun at St. Andrew the Apostle’s annual Summerfest

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Local legislators mixed on state’s new budget

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

July 13, 2026

The disagreements don’t all involve party lines. Mon Valley lawmakers had mixed reactions to the $50.8 billion budget deal that was finalized Sunday. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, suppo...

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Big Boy locomotive chugs through Westmoreland, Allegheny counties

July 13, 2026

By JOE NAPSHA AND MICHAEL DIVITTORIO TribLive The world’s largest operating steam engine, Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, is on the East Coast of the United States for the first time in history. It passed...

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Good Karma concert at Monessen’s City Park

July 13, 2026

The Pittsburgh-based band Good Karma performed Saturday at Monessen City Park. Band members are Natalie Rogers on lead vocals, Dan Wilt on bass, Ed Traversari on drums, Rick Manasa on keyboards, Kevin...

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Preparations underway for August Fun Fest

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 13, 2026

It will take place Aug. 2 at Cedar Creek Park. Music, motors and memories will take center stage at Cedar Creek Park when the August Fun Fest returns next month. The annual event is set for Aug. 2 and...