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August 18, 2025

CALENDAR WATCH

• 71st annual Westmoreland Fair, 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg, gates open at 10 a.m. daily through Aug. 23. The $10 admission fee includes parking, amusement rides, entry to all commercial and agricultural exhibits, and judging exhibits. This excludes the grandstand arena events. Monster Truck Freestyle is at 7:30 p.m. on the People’s Grandstand Stage. Early bird admission before 2 p.m. is $5 (excluding rides) each day, except the last day of the fair. Children ages 2 and younger are admitted free with a $4 ride ticket available to purchase in amusement area. See the full schedule at westmorelandfair.com. • • Archbishop Elko Donora Knights of Columbus Council 1941 meeting, K of C room, St. Andrew the Apostle Donora church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, 7:30 p.m.

Volunteers lend a hand to help neighbors overcome the snow
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 30, 2026
From shoveling services to rides to work, this week’s storm brought out community spirit. As the Mon Valley continues to dig itself out after the weekend snowstorm, good Samaritans of all ages have st...
Meals packed for Charleroi students during week of remote learning
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 30, 2026
The food was packed Thursday and delivered to families who weren’t able to pick it up. There were no students in the hallways Thursday in the Charleroi Area School District, but the building was far f...
Elizabeth Forward High School unveils newly completed gym
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 30, 2026
The facility was finished in time to host a girls basketball game Thursday evening. Elizabeth Forward High School opened its long-anticipated new gymnasium Thursday to host a girls basketball game. Pr...
Pollution control equipment breaks down at Clairton Coke Works
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 30, 2026
Officials said elevated hydrogen sulfide levels were reported near the plant. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive The Allegheny County Health Department has found no indication of a long-term health emergency...
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Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 30, 2026
Carriers are facing delays and disruptions from the lingering snow. By JACK TROY TribLive Waiting on an important letter or package? It could be a few more days. The U.S. Postal Service continues to f...
Mother charged with child endangerment
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 30, 2026
A Rostraver Township mom is being charged with child endangerment after an alleged incident last month. Ashley Clendenen, 37, of Rostraver Township was charged with endangering welfare of children - p...