Another tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. strikes Iran again
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July 21, 2026

Another tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. strikes Iran again

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship even as the United States conducted yet-another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic over control of the key waterway.

GE Vernova announces $166M expansion
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GE Vernova announces $166M expansion
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 31, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Charleroi Grid Solutions facility for Thursday’s ceremony. GE Vernova is doubling down on the Mon Valley. Less than a year after announcing a $100 million expansion at it...
Annual Mon Valley National Night Out set for Tuesday
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Annual Mon Valley National Night Out set for Tuesday
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
July 31, 2026
The annual event, which promotes interaction with first responders, will take place Tuesday evening. Rostraver Township Police Department, in collaboration with other local public service agencies and...
Phase I of EF project nearly done
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Phase I of EF project nearly done
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 31, 2026
The architect recently told school board members that he expects it to be completed in early fall. Phase 1 of renovations at Elizabeth Forward High School is close to completion. This phase consists o...
2 people killed in Perryopolis crash
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2 people killed in Perryopolis crash
July 31, 2026
A passenger was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital in critical condition. By MICHAEL VINSICK minvinsick@yourmvi.com Two people were killed and another was severely injured in an accident Thursday on Route...
Eight charges filed against owner of dogs in emu attack
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Eight charges filed against owner of dogs in emu attack
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 31, 2026
Charges have been filed against the owner of the dogs that killed an emu in McKeesport on July 21. On Ravine Street, two pitbull dogs chased the 2-year-old emu, named Queen Barb. The 6-foot tall, 160-...