What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza

By By RENATA BRITO Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza was on alert after it was approached by military vessels as it sailed Wednesday closer to the besieged Palestinian territory. The activists said they expect Israeli authorities to intercept them, as has happened in past flotilla attempts to reach Gaza.

Rotary clubs hear from fishing expert during riverside meeting

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Mini-golf plan nixed at Mingo Creek Park

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 17, 2026

Washington County commissioners defeated the proposal unanimously, citing strong public opposition. Plans to build a miniature golf course at Washington County’s Mingo Creek County Park have officiall...

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Fire reported at Monongahela day care center

July 17, 2026

A fire was reported at a Monongahela day care center Thursday evening. Wee Care Day Care Center, located at 532 Park Ave., had no reported occupants inside the building when the fire occurred, and no ...

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Time capsule contents spark memories in McKeesport

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

July 17, 2026

The time capsule was recently found, along with two others, after its intended 2020 opening was delayed by the pandemic. Area residents felt nostalgic Wednesday evening as they uncovered memories of d...