Family’s collective mental health is declining rapidly
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December 12, 2025

Family’s collective mental health is declining rapidly

DEAR ABBY: As my parents have aged, my father has been misremembering things or making wrong assumptions. It has increasingly gotten on my mom’s nerves (she has also become more impatient and snappy lately), and she has been yelling at him in response.

6 tornadoes confirmed in Southwest Pa.
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6 tornadoes confirmed in Southwest Pa.
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2026
Peak winds of 110 mph were recorded Saturday near Cokeburg and Ellsworth. Two days after severe thunderstorms battered Southwestern Pennsylvania, thousands of residents remained without electricity Mo...
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Dispute arises over attempted sale of Forward Twp. land
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2026
No bids have been received, so the parcel must be advertised again. Questions about township- owned property recently advertised for sale through sealed bids led to a contentious exchange Monday, as r...
Charleroi couple has charges dismissed in child welfare case
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Charleroi couple has charges dismissed in child welfare case
By By TIM MADDOCKS For the MVI 
June 9, 2026
The father remains in custody on ICE detainer. A Washington County judge dismissed all felony charges last week against a Charleroi couple arrested in February in a child welfare case that began with ...
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White Oak pickleball court nears completion
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2026
An LSA grant requires that all work be wrapped up by June 30. Progress is being made on White Oak’s pickleball court, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month. Following last month’s...