Politics
June 29, 2026

Endorsed by Trump, Letlow wins primary for Senate in La.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Louisiana on Saturday, giving President Donald Trump a win after he backed her to replace GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy.

Summer days are for dog walks
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Summer days are for dog walks
July 9, 2026
Brooke Tomayko and Kylie Salka of Rostraver Township enjoy an afternoon walk with their dogs at Cedar Creek Park on Wednesday. From left are Maverick, Nera and Zoey. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independe...
Monessen police, Westmoreland County DA serve warrant on coroner’s office
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Monessen police, Westmoreland County DA serve warrant on coroner’s office
Westmoreland County DA says they’re in ‘unchartered territory’
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 9, 2026
The Monessen Police Department executed a search warrant at the Washington County Coroner’s Office as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’...
Officials dispute claims data center coming to Rostraver golf course property
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Officials dispute claims data center coming to Rostraver golf course property
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 9, 2026
State Rep. Eric Davanzo refuted a social media post that claimed his office confirmed the rumor was true. Rumors circulating on social media claim Cedarbrook Golf Course has been sold for a proposed d...
Washington Township residents attend meeting after homes damaged by storm-related floods
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Washington Township residents attend meeting after homes damaged by storm-related floods
By By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
July 9, 2026
Several residents described the severity of damages to their homes from the July 4 flooding. Several Washington Township residents expressed their frustration with the lasting damage from Saturday’s s...
West Mifflin segment of GAP is set to close
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West Mifflin segment of GAP is set to close
July 9, 2026
The section is expected to remain closed until Aug. 6. By KAITLYN HUGHES TribLive A segment of the Great Allegheny Passage in West Mifflin is set to temporarily close for almost a month beginning Thur...
Officer injured after crash involving police vehicle in McKeesport
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Officer injured after crash involving police vehicle in McKeesport
July 9, 2026
County police said the officer in the truck was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital in stable condition. By the MVI A police vehicle was involved in a crash in McKeesport on Wednesday. Allegheny County dis...