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June 1, 2026

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.

LOCAL DOGS ON DISPLAY AT MUTT MARCH
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LOCAL DOGS ON DISPLAY AT MUTT MARCH
June 1, 2026
Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent
Legislature unlikely to act on skill games until ruling on their legality
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Legislature unlikely to act on skill games until ruling on their legality
June 1, 2026
Supporters of skill games tried — and failed — to defeat GOP senators who support aggressive taxation, which could embolden the effort. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Penn...
Construction continues on Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Construction continues on Mon/Fayette Expressway
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 1, 2026
Drivers will encounter delays in some areas as work progresses. Several new updates are in progress this week for the Mon/Fayette Expressway. The expressway currently stretches 54 miles from I-68 near...
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June 1, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.