McKeesport Area band students selected for PMEA Junior High District Band

McKeesport Area School District is proud to congratulate, from left, Lucas O’Toole, Dalton Alexander, Jocelyn Orbin, Emma Cantu, and Denasia Brown, who represented McKeesport Area School District at PMEA Junior High District Band on Saturday in Connellsville. They were selected for their outstanding musical accomplishments in band. They played a concert with about 100 high-level junior high band musicians from schools throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. MASD

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Halloween celebrated at parade in North Belle Vernon

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Large crowds came out Saturday to enjoy the annual Halloween parade in Belle Vernon/North Belle Vernon. See more parade photos on page A2 and in our online photo gallery at http://See more parade pho...

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Lebanon Presbyterian Church celebrates 250 years

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

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Festivities included the opening of a time capsule buried in 1965. For 250 years, Lebanon Presbyterian Church in West Mifflin has been a site for generations of faithful people to worship God and serv...

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As healthcare costs spike for Pa. employers and employees, state House Dems pitch universal coverage

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By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star October 28, 2026 As millions of Pennsylvanians navigate their health insurance options during open enrollment, many could face double-digit premium increa...

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Salvation Army kickoff dinner will launch Red Kettle campaign

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

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The event, set for Thursday at St. Spyridon’s Hellenic Center, will feature several raffles and entertainment. The Mon Valley Salvation Army will host its second annual Red Kettle kickoff dinner Thurs...

Sheriff, commissioners head to court over vehicle fleet policy

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Sheriff, commissioners head to court over vehicle fleet policy

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Sheriff James Albert claims vehicle GPS tracking infringes on his autonomy, while commissioners defend the policy as routine county management By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The list of disputes between...

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What to know about the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period

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