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April 9, 2026

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Clover Hill Road slide repair set

PennDOT District 12 announced that single-lane restrictions are scheduled to occur on I-70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Route 51/I-70 Interchange) in Rostraver Township, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

Kennywood debuts new park enhancements for ’26 season
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Kennywood debuts new park enhancements for ’26 season
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2026
The West Mifflin-based amusement park will open for its 128th season on April 18. Kennywood is gearing up for its April 18 opening day with new food options, ride tributes, beautification projects, we...
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CHARLEROI BOROUGH
Council debates hiring process for new secretary
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 9, 2026
A motion to appoint a new borough secretary failed following a tense discussion. Charleroi council left Wednesday’s meeting without choosing a replacement for longtime borough secretary Roberta Doerfl...
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Gov. Shapiro outraises Garrity by 10-to-1 margin in 1st quarter
By By TOM FONTAINE TribLive 
April 9, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat from Montgomery County who is seeking a second term, raised nearly $10.5 million. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity raised more than $1 million for her gubernatorial campaign...
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Monongahela OKs MMVTA funding match
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2026
The city will face a 300% rise in its annual contribution to the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority. Monongahela City Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday for local match funds that will ...
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Glassport water system improvements underway
April 9, 2026
Final paving and restoration are expected to be completed later this summer. By the MVI Pennsylvania American Water recently began an approximately $966,000 water main upgrade replacement project in G...
Monessen church seeks donations for generators to be sent to Ukraine
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Monessen church seeks donations for generators to be sent to Ukraine
By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
April 9, 2026
Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church is taking part in the Power of Hope program. A Monessen church is collecting donations that will be used to send generators to people in Ukraine where war has ...