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February 25, 2026

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GIs console each other after an Iraqi Scud missile slammed into a U.S. military barracks in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 25, 1991. The Iraqi missile was the first to cause death or injury among Americans. A memorial service is planned this morning at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Hempfield in memory of the 13 members of the U.S. Army Reserve 14th Quartermaster Detachment who were killed 35 years ago in the Gulf War. The service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Reserve Center in the Carbon sect...

Monessen Police Host Holiday Car Show
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The Monessen Police Department hosted an all-vehicle car show and food truck rally on Saturday at the Herman Mihalich Memorial Boat Launch. Shown at the event are Mayor Ron Mozer and police officers S...
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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
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A section of a walking trail will be named in honor of native Larry Senko, who lost his life in the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks will have specia...
It’s all about the food and music at the Renzie Rib Fest
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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
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Despite a delayed start due to the weather, the Labor Day weekend tradition at Renziehausen Park drew large crowds the last few days for food and music. Visitors from McKeesport and surrounding areas ...
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resulting in death charges and similar offenses — and if so, whether that’s sufficient for an acquittal or entitles the defense to a jury instruction that addresses the issue of joint possession. The ...
I will never forget Brian Sipe … I mean, Steve Beck
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By BY JEFF OLIVER For the MVI 
September 8, 2026
Have you ever made a great friend that grew out of a situation that started in jest and borderline ridicule? Well, that’s how I got started to get close with Steve Beck. Beck, 69, passed away suddenly...