Priatko’s life reaches far beyond football
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July 31, 2026
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Priatko’s life reaches far beyond football

Born in 1931, Bill Priatko holds the distinction of being the oldest living former Pittsburgh Steeler. His ties to the Mon Valley run deep, stretching from his days at Yough High School to Robert Morris and California State College. He even has a Hollywood connection.

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-...