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April 22, 2026

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

Washington Township

During National Library Week, which continues through Saturday, select North Belle Vernon merchants and businesses will participate in a Belle Vernon Public Library change challenge. Customers are urged to drop change in to help support the local library. The Belle Vernon Public Library is located at 505 Speer St. in North Belle Vernon.

Donora’s end of summer bash celebrates 125 years
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Donora’s end of summer bash celebrates 125 years
September 21, 2026
Donora held its End of Summer Bash on Saturday to celebrate the borough’s 125th birthday.  Claire Hoffman, 4, of Allison rides a pony named Rikki, led by Jessica Reno of Franklin.  See more photos fro...
Mon Valley communities benefit from LSA Statewide grant program
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Mon Valley communities benefit from LSA Statewide grant program
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 21, 2026
More than 30 projects in the local four-county area received funding. More than $8.2 million in state gaming revenue will help fund road and sewer improvements, new municipal equipment, park upgrades ...
Ashmore eyes growth, outreach at Holy Resurrection
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Ashmore eyes growth, outreach at Holy Resurrection
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
He took over as acting rector at the Belle Vernon orthodox church three months ago. Rev. Evan Ashmore, the new rector at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon had a unique past prior to pu...
Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest offers spooky fun for visitors
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Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest offers spooky fun for visitors
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
The Halloween-themed event has added a few new attractions this year. Fall is around the corner in the Mon Valley and Kennywood Park in West Mifflin. Kennywood gates have creaked open once again as Ph...
Opinion, Politics
Trump used to slam China. Here’s why he’s now rolling out the red carpet for Xi
By By JOSH BOAK Associated Press 
September 21, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump first ran for office, he called out China as a menace to the U.S. economy, saying it had gutted America’s factories and eroded the middle class. That toug...
Opinion, Politics
Journalists denied access to White House after Trump ban
September 21, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Reporters from three major news organizations — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — were denied access to the White House on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump said he was barring the...