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June 17, 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Happy Birthday: Change will tempt you this year, but don’t let it cost you. Do the legwork, talk less, do more and choose to simplify your routine instead of exhausting yourself on things that don’t or won’t matter or make a difference to the outcome.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY
WCTPA ruling will be appealed
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 22, 2026
Commissioners voted 2-1 to continue the legal battle with the tourism agency. Washington County commissioners will continue their legal fight with the county’s tourism promotion agency, voting 2-1 Thu...
Community mourns slain PennWest student
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Community mourns slain PennWest student
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 22, 2026
Fundraisers have been set up to aid the family and to create a scholarship in memory of Karoline Heintz. Support is pouring in for the family of Karoline Heintz after the 18-year-old PennWest Californ...
Borello to challenge Bartolotta in November election
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Borello to challenge Bartolotta in November election
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 22, 2026
The former Republican replaces Evan Snyder, who withdrew from the race. After the Democrat running against Republican state Sen. Camera Bartolotta withdrew from the race in June, another candidate is ...