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Sunday, July 5, 2026

Happy Birthday: Clear your head, and take care of your responsibilities. Push forward, update your skills to meet demands and pitch what you can do to those in a position to help you advance. Invest more time and money in your happiness and health.

Carnival Time In Finleyville
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Carnival Time In Finleyville
July 22, 2026
Riding the Ferris wheel during the Finleyville VFD Firemen’s Carnival on Tuesday are, from left, Yassime Khalil, 9, Finn Greer, 5, and Finn’s mother, Blake Antonucci, of Charleroi. The annual carnival...
Former Corelle glass plant up for sale
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Former Corelle glass plant up for sale
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 22, 2026
An official from GA Group Real Estate said significant interest has already been received. More than a year after the last furnace went cold, the next chapter for the former Corelle Brands glass plant...
BVA OKs consolidation contracts
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BVA OKs consolidation contracts
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
July 22, 2026
The school board entered into agreements with architectural and engineering firms. In a 5-1 vote Tuesday evening, the Belle Vernon Area school board confirmed its investment into a consolidated buildi...
Pa. ranks last in study of 18-year-olds’ voter registration rates
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Pa. ranks last in study of 18-year-olds’ voter registration rates
By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
July 22, 2026
Only 22% of 18-yearold Pennsylvanians are registered to vote, but advocates say there are ways to boost that number. Pennsylvania has seen healthy turnout in recent elections, but one important segmen...
Belle Vernon council considers changes to police agreement
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Belle Vernon council considers changes to police agreement
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 22, 2026
Council members aired their dissatisfaction with Southwest Regional Police Department. Belle Vernon Councilman Frank Monack called for changes in the current agreement with Southwest Regional Police D...
Pop Up And Play Thursday At Christy Park Playground
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Pop Up And Play Thursday At Christy Park Playground
July 22, 2026
McKeesport’s neighborhood Pop Up and Play tradition will continue from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Christy Park Playground. Activities will include basketball, public safety demonstrations, games and ...