Kaufman-Renn gets game-winner for Purdue; Iowa’s run continues
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March 27, 2026

Kaufman-Renn gets game-winner for Purdue; Iowa’s run continues

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a miss by Braden Smith with 0.7 seconds left, and No. 2 Purdue edged hobbling Texas star Tramon Mark and the 11th-seeded Longhorns 79-77 on Thursday night in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

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March 27, 2026
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Community gathers to mourn crash victims
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Community gathers to mourn crash victims
By By PATRICK VARINE TribLive 
March 27, 2026
Another vigil will be held today at Crabapple Park in Herminie. Kylee Korber always had a smile on her face, according to classmate Malayna Keefer. “She was super-funny, and she was just a really happ...
Thomas resigns seat on council
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 27, 2026
She cited personal reasons and health considerations for stepping down after serving for eight years. Monessen City Council’s meeting turned somber on Thursday as longtime Councilwoman Lois Thomas ann...
Students thrilled as cereal boxes topple in Bag Brigade event
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Students thrilled as cereal boxes topple in Bag Brigade event
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 27, 2026
Rostraver Elementary collected 2,081 boxes in the sixth annual drive. The countdown starts low, then builds — “Five … four … three …” — until hundreds of elementary students erupt in cheers. Then with...
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Pa. officials warn of PennDOT text phishing scams
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
March 27, 2026
Do not click on links within text messages that claim to be from Pennsylvania agencies. If you’ve received a text message recently from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, it’s definitely a...