Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open
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November 17, 2025

Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open

By By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press 

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the U.N. Security Council plans to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution on Gaza that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence.

Donora’s end of summer bash celebrates 125 years
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Donora’s end of summer bash celebrates 125 years
September 21, 2026
Donora held its End of Summer Bash on Saturday to celebrate the borough’s 125th birthday.  Claire Hoffman, 4, of Allison rides a pony named Rikki, led by Jessica Reno of Franklin.  See more photos fro...
Mon Valley communities benefit from LSA Statewide grant program
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Mon Valley communities benefit from LSA Statewide grant program
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 21, 2026
More than 30 projects in the local four-county area received funding. More than $8.2 million in state gaming revenue will help fund road and sewer improvements, new municipal equipment, park upgrades ...
Two-vehicle crash causes property damage in Charleroi
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Two-vehicle crash causes property damage in Charleroi
September 21, 2026
Two vehicles collided between Third Street and Fallowfield Avenue in Charleroi at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday, with one of them crashing into a building’s outside steps. Charleroi Fire Department w...
Ashmore eyes growth, outreach at Holy Resurrection
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Ashmore eyes growth, outreach at Holy Resurrection
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
He took over as acting rector at the Belle Vernon orthodox church three months ago. Rev. Evan Ashmore, the new rector at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon had a unique past prior to pu...
Residents urged to submit damage reports after Sunday’s rainfall
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Residents urged to submit damage reports after Sunday’s rainfall
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
After another round of heavy rain hit the area Sunday, Washington County Emergency Management is urging residents, businesses and municipalities to report any new storm-related damage as quickly as po...
Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest offers spooky fun for visitors
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Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest offers spooky fun for visitors
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
The Halloween-themed event has added a few new attractions this year. Fall is around the corner in the Mon Valley and Kennywood Park in West Mifflin. Kennywood gates have creaked open once again as Ph...