Amanda Knox defends her comedy show as honoring her murdered ex-roommate

By By PAN PYLAS Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Amanda Knox, the American student convicted and later acquitted of the murder and sexual assault of her British roommate Meredith Kercher 19 years ago in Italy, is defending herself against accusations from Kercher’s sister that her comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland trivializes violence against women.

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His Place prepares for Block Party

September 24, 2026

Lisa Lyons, (left) manager of His Place Coffee, Community, and More, and staff member Lisa Little prepare games and signage Wednesday for the coffee shop’s fifth-anniversary block party, which will be...

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Washington Twp. begins process to take over MAWT

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 24, 2026

Municipal Authority of Washington Township General Manager Jan Amoroso said they were left in the dark about the decision. The Washington Township Board of Supervisors is taking the first steps to tra...

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Donora updates pension plan for retired officers

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 24, 2026

The proposed ordinance consolidates 14 existing police pension ordinances into one. Qualifying retired Donora police officers could see their monthly pension benefits increase by $1,000 under an ordin...

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Monessen Homecoming Royalty

September 24, 2026

Monessen High School will celebrate homecoming on Friday when the Greyhounds take on the Burgettstown Area High School Blue Devils at 7 p.m. This year’s homecoming court members are, sitting from left...

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South Allegheny Homecoming Royalty

September 24, 2026

South Allegheny High School will celebrate homecoming Friday. The homecoming parade is set for 6:05 p.m. at Gladiator Stadium, followed by the crowning during pregame festivities. Kickoff against Brow...

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Data center shows interest in Elizabeth Township development

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

September 24, 2026

The commissioners said they’ll plan a public meeting when they have more information. As the number of data centers in Pennsylvania continues to grow — as well as opposition — Elizabeth Township offic...