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June 29, 2026

WORLD BRIEFLY 3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border

BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Three firefighters were killed and two sustained burn injuries when they were overcome by flames from fast-moving wildfires in hot, windy conditions near the Colorado-Utah border.

CHARLEROI CELEBRATES MAGIC CITY SATURDAY
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June 29, 2026
Charleroi hosted Magic City Saturday to celebrate 250 years of independence in the borough. Events were held on Fifth Street and McKean Avenue and extended to the square and the Market House. The cele...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 29, 2026
The increase is much higher for Westmoreland County than Fayette. The Belle Vernon Area school board recently approved its 2026-27 budget, which includes a significant tax increase for Westmoreland Co...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 29, 2026
The 2026-27 spending plan was approved in a 5-3 vote. West Mifflin school board approved its 2026-27 budget Thursday with a 3.7% increase in real estate taxes. The budget was approved by 5-3 margin, w...
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June 29, 2026
Don’t miss our special Fourth of July section in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.