Bridgeman wins first PGA title

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jacob Bridgeman allowed himself to imagine winning the Genesis Invitational, the massive crowd filling the amphitheater around the 18th green at Riviera, the trophy presentation with Tiger Woods. Almost all of it came true Sunday except for one small detail.

Mozer working on strategic partnership agreement

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Mozer working on strategic partnership agreement

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 23, 2026

The free program would help the city set a road map for its future. Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer recently announced that the city is in the process of forming a strategic foresight partnership with an int...

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PennWest lagging behind IUP, Slippery Rock in enrollment gains

By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive

February 23, 2026

The university saw a 2.64% decline across its three campuses last fall. A simple glance at the headlines paints a drastically different picture among the three Western Pennsylvania universities in the...

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W. Newton Bridge: ‘Gateway to a new beginning’

By By JOE NAPSHA TribLive

February 23, 2026

An open house was held Thursday to explain the estimated $20M project. West Newton residents Wednesday expressed their appreciation for the state’s plans to construct a temporary bridge over the Yough...

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February 23, 2026

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Region largely escapes heavy nor’easter snow

By By PATRICK VARINE TribLive

February 23, 2026

As it turns out, ol’ Punxsutawney Phil may have been onto something when he forecast six more weeks of winter earlier this month. After a brief warm spell, snow was back, tossing a light blanket late ...

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After 4 years of war in Ukraine, peace is still elusive

February 23, 2026

Nearly 2 million soldiers have been killed, wounded or gone missing during the conflict. By The Associated Press When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it offici...