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August 27, 2025
VALLEY CLUB NOTES

Mon Valley Leatherneck Association

This year marks the 250th birthday anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. The August meeting of the Mon Valley Leathernecks was called to order by Commandant Mike Sowko at VFW Post 1409 in Black Diamond. Sowko explained that not only the Marine Corps is celebrating 250 years, but the Army and Navy as well.

Former U.S. Rep. & state Sen. Tim Murphy dies at 73
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Former U.S. Rep. & state Sen. Tim Murphy dies at 73
By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive 
July 20, 2026
He is remembered as a strong supporter of veterans and an advocate for mental health. Former U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, a Republican from Upper St. Clair, died Sunday. He was 73. Murphy died at his home fr...
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Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
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Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
By By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer 
July 20, 2026
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and ...