Harmon ruled out against Baltimore

By By JOE RUTTER TribLive

Derrick Harmon was drafted in the first round so the Pittsburgh Steelers could address their run-defense deficiencies that cropped up in December and January against the Baltimore Ravens. It was one of the changes the organization made after the Ravens rushed for 299 yards in the wild-card playoff round, which followed a 220yard performance late in the regular season.

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Donora honors Senko on 9/11 anniversary

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 12, 2026

The borough native was killed on Sept. 11, 2001, when a plane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Twenty-five years ago, students walked into Ringgold High School on a beautiful Se...

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Washington County holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Public Safety Building

September 12, 2026

The $41M project is slated for completion in 2028. By the MVI Construction will soon begin on a new Washington County public safety building after a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the $4...

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No-show jurors a concern for courts

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

September 12, 2026

Over the last 12 months, more than 24,000 people were summoned. Westmoreland County court officials said a growing number of residents are ignoring summons for jury duty. “It’s not only people who don...

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CHARLEROI HOMECOMING ROYALTY

September 12, 2026

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MONDAY

September 12, 2026

We’ll have photos from events this weekend around the Valley in Monday’s electronic edition.

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THE AGENDA

September 12, 2026

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...