Obituaries
January 13, 2026

Julia H. Traczynski – McKeesport

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March 5, 2026
Kash Kubasiak, left, Brooklyn Bialko and Lily Ledford watch as Joanna Goshert of the Washington Area Humane Society holds “Shamrock” during story time Wednesday at the Monongahela Public Library. The ...
Charleroi to vote on new snow removal ordinance
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 5, 2026
The proposed ordinance is similar to other rules developed by neighboring municipalities. Charleroi Borough is preparing to adopt a new ordinance establishing requirements, enforcement measures and po...
$30M student teacher stipend is helping ease Pa.’s educator shortage
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By By KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA 
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Still, experts say teacher turnover remains a major issue across Pennsylvania, especially in lower-wealth urban and rural districts. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom...
McKeesport first responders honored for high-rise fire rescue
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 5, 2026
Several residents were rescued from the Midtown Plaza Apartments after a trash chute caught fire in October. Several McKeesport first responders were commended Wednesday for their outstanding efforts ...
Commissioners to revamp airport authority board
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
March 5, 2026
Rostraver Township Commissioner Gary Beck Sr. is one of the members who will be replaced. The board that oversees operations at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity is poised to be significantly re...
Roving patrols planned through St. Patrick’s Day for impaired drivers
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
March 5, 2026
Officials on Wednesday encouraged those planning to celebrate to have a plan to get home safely. Police will be on the lookout for St. Patrick’s Day revelers behind the wheel starting this weekend in ...