Valley residents deserve a voice in Pennsylvania’s data center future

CONCERNS ARE RISING IN THE MON VALLEY and across Pennsylvania over the rapid development of large-scale data centers, as rumors of property being sold in Rostraver Township in Westmoreland County and Allenport in Washington County have set off a firestorm of public debate.

Rotary clubs hear from fishing expert during riverside meeting

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Mini-golf plan nixed at Mingo Creek Park

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 17, 2026

Washington County commissioners defeated the proposal unanimously, citing strong public opposition. Plans to build a miniature golf course at Washington County’s Mingo Creek County Park have officiall...

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Fire reported at Monongahela day care center

July 17, 2026

A fire was reported at a Monongahela day care center Thursday evening. Wee Care Day Care Center, located at 532 Park Ave., had no reported occupants inside the building when the fire occurred, and no ...

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Time capsule contents spark memories in McKeesport

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

July 17, 2026

The time capsule was recently found, along with two others, after its intended 2020 opening was delayed by the pandemic. Area residents felt nostalgic Wednesday evening as they uncovered memories of d...

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Source of water in basement of NBV home under investigation

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 17, 2026

It’s expected to take 2-3 months for the lab-testing process. Water that entered a North Belle Vernon home’s basement during the borough’s ongoing mine subsidence project is being investigated by stat...