Burrell doubles up Charleroi, ending the Cougars’ season
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May 15, 2026

Burrell doubles up Charleroi, ending the Cougars’ season

By By DAVE MACKALL TribLive 

A pair of seventh-inning “snow cone” catches by Burrell infielders Sophia Gregg and Addy Wojtczak helped seal a 6-3 victory over Charleroi in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 3A softball playoffs Thursday at Norwin High School.

Clairton celebrated in mayor’s office mural
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Clairton celebrated in mayor’s office mural
By By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom 
May 15, 2026
Artist Kamara Townes brought together several aspects of the city in the artwork. A stunning mural by a local artist is finally complete and can be viewed in the office of Clairton Mayor Jim Cerqua. “...
First phase of Magic City Riverfront Park project begins
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First phase of Magic City Riverfront Park project begins
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2026
Columbia Gas aided construction with a $13,175 donation to help build a walking track. Despite steady rain Thursday morning, work officially began on the first phase of Magic City Riverfront Park as l...
Charleroi Area Prom Royalty
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Charleroi Area Prom Royalty
May 15, 2026
Charleroi Area High School will host its 2026 prom Friday evening at the Core Event Center in Irwin. This year’s prom court members are, from the front row to back row, from left, Lilly Withers, Shenn...
West Mifflin Area rejects large tax hike
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West Mifflin Area rejects large tax hike
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 15, 2026
Taxes remain steady in the proposed budget, with a projected $2,826,129 deficit being made up through the general fund. At Thursday’s meeting, the West Mifflin Area school board refused to adopt a pre...
PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees
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PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
May 15, 2026
A new partnership has been reached with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. A new partnership will assist Pennsylvania Western University students with earning graduate health degrees. PennWest...
Bartolotta, Buchtan battle in contentious campaign
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Bartolotta, Buchtan battle in contentious campaign
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2026
The incumbent senator is receiving a spirited primary challenge in the 46th District. Accusations of government corruption, rising campaign spending and competing visions for southwestern Pennsylvania...