Teams second-guessing bowl games as consolation prize

By By MAURA CAREY AP Sports Writer

The quest to fill all 35 bowl games outside the playoff expanded to teams with losing records this year, but the searching didn’t get much easier. At least 10 teams reportedly declined invitations, raising questions about the future of the postseason games that are one of college football’s most cherished traditions whose role has dramatically changed.

Fun at St. Andrew the Apostle’s annual Summerfest

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Local legislators mixed on state’s new budget

July 13, 2026

The disagreements don’t all involve party lines. By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com Mon Valley lawmakers had mixed reactions to the $50.8 billion budget deal that was finalized Sunday. State Sen....

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Big Boy locomotive chugs through Westmoreland, Allegheny counties

July 13, 2026

By JOE NAPSHA AND MICHAEL DIVITTORIO TribLive The world’s largest operating steam engine, Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, is on the East Coast of the United States for the first time in history. It passed...

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Good Karma concert at Monessen’s City Park

July 13, 2026

The Pittsburgh-based band Good Karma performed Saturday at Monessen City Park. Band members are Natalie Rogers on lead vocals, Dan Wilt on bass, Ed Traversari on drums, Rick Manasa on keyboards, Kevin...

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Preparations underway for August Fun Fest

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 13, 2026

It will take place Aug. 2 at Cedar Creek Park. Music, motors and memories will take center stage at Cedar Creek Park when the August Fun Fest returns next month. The annual event is set for Aug. 2 and...