Trump to headline ‘Great American State Fair’ after artists drop out

WASHINGTON (AP) — An upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, “The Great American State Fair,” recently had several musical guests back out partly over the event’s ties to President Donald Trump. Now, Trump himself is slated to headline the festivities, the organizers said Saturday.

“I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance,” Trump posted to his social media platform Truth Social Saturday, adding that he was thinking of bringing...

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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 ...

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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...

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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. Above, Claire Hoffman, 4, of Allison rides a pony named Rikki, led by Jessica Reno of Franklin. At right are D...

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September 21, 2026

Catch up on all the latest news from around the area in Tuesday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.

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Donora celebrates 125th anniversary

September 21, 2026

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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...