Rep. Davanzo honors lifesavers

State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, recently presented citations to Turkeytown Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Jamie Pergola and Smithton Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Marty Ponebshek for their life-saving heroism. “A few weeks ago, they were the first to arrive on the scene when a woman in South Huntingdon Township went into sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to their calm, professional response, CPR and use of an AED, they restored her pulse before ambulance personnel arriv...

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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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COOLING OFF IN MINGO CREEK

June 9, 2026

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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...

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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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June 9, 2026

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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...