‘Let Freedom Ring in Belle Vernon’
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July 7, 2026

‘Let Freedom Ring in Belle Vernon’

“Let Freedom Ring in Belle Vernon” was celebrated Friday and Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. The event was part of the nationwide America250 observance and was organized by Council Vice President Denise Stasko and community volunteer Melanie Stringhill Patterson. Essa Hall, 4, and Fen Hall, 7, of North Belle Vernon enjoy the festivities at Belle Vernon’s Independence Day celebration.

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Favorite Summer Hangout Spot
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Favorite Summer Hangout Spot
July 7, 2026
Travis Daer, 7, of Canonsburg glides along the playground zip line during a Monday afternoon visit to Mingo Creek County Park. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Greek food festival takes months of preparation
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Greek food festival takes months of preparation
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 7, 2026
The annual event at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church has been condensed to one day this year. Months before the first gyro is wrapped or the first tray of baklava is served, volunteers at St. Spyrid...
Zappala request puts Mon View Heights sale in jeopardy
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Zappala request puts Mon View Heights sale in jeopardy
By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
July 7, 2026
He wants funds from the sale to be diverted to pay for a video surveillance system, sewer repairs & demolition of 4 buildings. The beleaguered Mon View Heights Apartment complex has a potential buyer,...
Firefighters rescue stuck raccoon in Rostraver Twp.
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Firefighters rescue stuck raccoon in Rostraver Twp.
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 7, 2026
They used the Jaws of Life to help free the animal from a storm drain grate. The Jaws of Life are designed to rescue people trapped in mangled vehicles. Monday morning in Rostraver Township, firefight...
Double Rainbow At Playoff Game
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Double Rainbow At Playoff Game
July 7, 2026
A faint rainbow can be seen just above a more visible one Monday night at Veterans Field in Charleroi for a Senior Legion game. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year
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Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year
July 7, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — States across the country saw steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act over the past year, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollee...