Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza as ceasefire holds
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October 13, 2025

Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza as ceasefire holds

CAIRO (AP) — Israel said Sunday it expected all living hostages held in Gaza to be released Monday in its breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas, as Palestinians awaited the release of hundreds of prisoners held in Israel and a surge of aid into the famine- stricken territory.

Monessen Midget Football recognition night
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Monessen Midget Football recognition night
September 19, 2026
Members of the Monessen Midget League Division 3 football team wait to take the field to be introduced before Friday night’s high school varsity game against Fort Cherry at Monessen Stadium. Division ...
End of Summer Bash set for today in Donora
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End of Summer Bash set for today in Donora
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 19, 2026
The celebration starts at 2 p.m. today, featuring food, music, fireworks, vendors and a parade. Donora will celebrate 125 years of community today with an expanded version of a longtime tradition. The...
Historical society being revitalized in Charleroi
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Historical society being revitalized in Charleroi
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 19, 2026
Bill Hecklick is leading the effort to preserve the borough’s colorful past. For Bill Hecklick, the effort to breathe new life into the Charleroi Area Historical Society started long before he joined ...
Love Your Library Month being celebrated in McKeesport
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Love Your Library Month being celebrated in McKeesport
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 19, 2026
The Carnegie Library of McKeesport is holding events throughout September. For areas like McKeesport, libraries are a space for community camaraderie, not just for books, and the city’s library is cel...
New bat box in place at City Park in Monessen
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New bat box in place at City Park in Monessen
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 19, 2026
It helps keep the bats away from residential areas and gives them a safe place to stay. A bat box recently installed at Monessen’s City Park was provided by CNX Bat Stewardship to address a problem af...
Car cruise set for today at Havencrest
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Car cruise set for today at Havencrest
September 19, 2026
Havencrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Carroll Township will host a community car cruise from 1 to 4:30 p.m. today. The innovative program, the second such event hosted by the skilled nurs...