Robert L. Backstrom – West Newton
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October 15, 2025

Robert L. Backstrom – West Newton

WEST NEWTON

Clairton celebrated in mayor’s office mural
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By By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom 
May 15, 2026
Artist Kamara Townes brought together several aspects of the city in the artwork. A stunning mural by a local artist is finally complete and can be viewed in the office of Clairton Mayor Jim Cerqua. “...
First phase of Magic City Riverfront Park project begins
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2026
Columbia Gas aided construction with a $13,175 donation to help build a walking track. Despite steady rain Thursday morning, work officially began on the first phase of Magic City Riverfront Park as l...
West Mifflin Area rejects large tax hike
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 15, 2026
Taxes remain steady in the proposed budget, with a projected $2,826,129 deficit being made up through the general fund. At Thursday’s meeting, the West Mifflin Area school board refused to adopt a pre...
Charleroi Area Prom Royalty
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May 15, 2026
Charleroi Area High School will host its 2026 prom Friday evening at the Core Event Center in Irwin. This year’s prom court members are, from the front row to back row, from left, Lilly Withers, Shenn...
Rostraver Township Historical Society Presents Scholarship
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May 15, 2026
The Rostraver Township Historical Society presented Belle Vernon Area High School senior Brook Lesko with its first 2026 Rostraver Township Historical Society Scholarship, totaling $1,500. The daughte...
PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees
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By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
May 15, 2026
A new partnership has been reached with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. A new partnership will assist Pennsylvania Western University students with earning graduate health degrees. PennWest...