Fun At Riverfest

Roman Williams, 7, of Elizabeth rides a scooter past the game booths at the Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest. The two-day festival held Friday and Saturday featured family activities, music, food, a parade and fireworks. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Summer ‘Pig-nic’ raises funds for Frazer pig rescue

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 27, 2026

Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue recently claimed the 80 pigs removed from a Rostraver Township home last month. As the court case tied to the rescue of more than 80 pigs from a condemned Rostraver Township...

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Elizabeth Twp. commissioners contemplate grant strategy

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 27, 2026

They plan to seek three types of grants to help cover the costs of township projects. Several grant applications were discussed during Elizabeth Township’s workshop meeting — including a Multi Modal G...

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Allegheny County cyclospora cases rise amid national outbreak

By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive

July 27, 2026

County health officials are struggling to trace the source. Cyclospora infections in Allegheny County have risen to more than two dozen as Pennsylvania continues to report cases amid a national surge ...

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Arnold Palmer airport shutdown creates sudden opportunity for regional runways

By By NATHAN FERRARO TribLive

July 27, 2026

Facilities in Johnstown, Hagerstown, State College and Morgantown are positioning themselves to serve travelers left without local flights. When Michelle Kish flew back to Southwestern Pennsylvania fr...

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Parkway East bridge to reopen

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

July 27, 2026

The Parkway East’s newly installed Commercial Street Bridge will reopen Monday evening, more than a week ahead of schedule, PennDOT and the governor’s office announced Sunday afternoon. Gov. Josh Shap...