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June 17, 2026

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• Cortney Blair Lowell, 35, of Donora was charged with use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Monday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Mark Wilson is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. June 24, and Lowell has a $5,000 bond.

Making A Splash
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Making A Splash
June 17, 2026
Jersey Long, 6, of McKeesport, cools off while running through a spray ring at the Renzie Spray Ground in Renziehausen Park in McKeesport on Tuesday afternoon. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Kuzma bill to make ‘gas station heroin’ illegal passes House
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Kuzma bill to make ‘gas station heroin’ illegal passes House
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 17, 2026
The proposed legislation passed with a nearunanimous vote in Harrisburg. A bill introduced by state Rep. Andrew Kuzma, R-Elizabeth Township, to illegalize tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroin...
Monessen School Board OKs budget with 2 mill tax hike
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Monessen School Board OKs budget with 2 mill tax hike
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 17, 2026
The first real estate tax payment for the installation plan is due Aug. 31. Monessen City School District directors unanimously approved the 202627 fiscal year budget during Tuesday’s meeting with a 2...
Leadership Washington County celebrates program’s graduates
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Leadership Washington County celebrates program’s graduates
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 17, 2026
The newest class of community leaders were honored during a special event at The Rooftop at CNX in Southpointe. For 25 years, Leadership Washington County has helped develop many of the business, nonp...
Reschenthaler announces $643K law enforcement grant
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Reschenthaler announces $643K law enforcement grant
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
June 17, 2026
The congressman attended a press conference with Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli. Officials at the Westmoreland County Courthouse Tuesday announced a $643,000 federal grant tha...