U.S. will give license to Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year.

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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...

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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’...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...