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August 5, 2026

Trump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy

By By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada this week to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy, border security and crime, seeking to shore up support for Republicans in November elections that will determine whether his party keeps control of Congress.

Summer fun at Epiphany Of Our Lord Festival
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Summer fun at Epiphany Of Our Lord Festival
August 8, 2026
Viviana Tokar, 3, of Monessen makes her selection in the duck pond game Friday evening at the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish festival. In back is her brother, Vinny, 6. Photos by Heather Hart / For the M...
Roscoe joins growing list of towns pausing data center development
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Roscoe joins growing list of towns pausing data center development
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 8, 2026
The coordinated effort stems from growing concerns surrounding the approximately 400acre former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel mill property. With residents spilling outside council chambers and speaker af...
Flash flooding reported in some areas
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Flash flooding reported in some areas
August 8, 2026
Parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties were impacted by heavy rain Friday evening. By HALEY MORELAND TribLive As of 9:30 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service had lifted several flash flood ...
Charleroi considers moving office staff due to borough building conditions
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Charleroi considers moving office staff due to borough building conditions
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 8, 2026
The search for alternative office space began after problems at the municipal building forced it to close during a power outage last year. Borough officials are considering relocating Charleroi’s admi...
‘I try to help people whenever I can:’ SPHS community living professional has no plans on retiring as her 90th birthday nears
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‘I try to help people whenever I can:’ SPHS community living professional has no plans on retiring as her 90th birthday nears
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 8, 2026
Ethel Wagner of Carroll Township loves taking care of people. From skydiving to parasailing in her 80s, Ethel Wagner of Carroll Township isn’t going to let her age stop her from what she loves to do. ...