Derry woman’s 9-mile river float goes viral, grows into community event
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July 23, 2026

Derry woman’s 9-mile river float goes viral, grows into community event

By By NATHAN FERRARO TribLive 

What started as a modest trip with friends turned into a massive Apollo river gathering supporting local abuse prevention organizations.

First responders meet community at Lincoln Borough’s Night Out
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First responders meet community at Lincoln Borough’s Night Out
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 1, 2026
The event was held early this year to make it easier for families to attend. Lincoln Borough’s third annual Night Out was held Friday evening to recognize the area’s first responders — focusing on pol...
Zappala request to use $1M from MV Heights sale is denied
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Zappala request to use $1M from MV Heights sale is denied
August 1, 2026
Judge Jill E. Rangos also refused to visit the property for a first-hand look. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive An Allegheny County judge has denied a request by the district attorney’s office to divert sa...
Experts say area rivers are healthier than ever, but there’s still work to do
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Experts say area rivers are healthier than ever, but there’s still work to do
August 1, 2026
By EMMA STANTON and NAOMI GIRSON TribLive The rivers of Western Pennsylvania have a rich yet troubled history. After years of acid mine drains, sewage leaks and environmental contamination, the region...
Contracts approved for new public safety building
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Contracts approved for new public safety building
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 1, 2026
Commissioner Larry Maggi voted against the measures, saying he opposes the county’s “multimillion-dollar spending spree.” Construction will soon begin on a new Washington County public safety building...
Municipal authority to buy generator to avoid water disruption during outages
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Municipal authority to buy generator to avoid water disruption during outages
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 1, 2026
The Municipal Authority of Washington Township serves customers in Fayette and Washington counties. The Municipal Authority of Washington Township board will purchase a portable generator as a conting...
MONDAY
August 1, 2026
Don’t miss our photos from August Fun Fest in Monday’s electronic edition of the MVI.