Opinion
August 11, 2026

A year after deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion, pain still lingers

TODAY, FLAGS WILL BE LOWERED to half-staff across the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works’ three local plants, and employees will pause for a moment of silence to mark one year since an explosion at the Clairton Coke Plant took the life of two steelworkers and injured 10 more.

Results of testing on Monessen school building expected today
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Results of testing on Monessen school building expected today
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2026
The findings will determine what needs to be done and whether classes can start Aug. 25 as scheduled. Results are coming today for Monessen City School District regarding “abnormalities” that were dis...
Dunlevy OKs 12-month pause on data centers
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Dunlevy OKs 12-month pause on data centers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 12, 2026
Approval from Allenport, Elco and Coal Center is still needed for the measure to take effect. Dunlevy became the third Mon Valley community to unanimously approve a resolution Tuesday that could lead ...
Lawsuit blames property damage on EF project
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Lawsuit blames property damage on EF project
August 12, 2026
Richard and Irene Everly claim more than $750,000 in damage was done to their farm. By the MVI An Elizabeth Township couple is suing the Elizabeth Forward School District, its former board president, ...
Glassport to focus on fixing sewers and streets
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Glassport to focus on fixing sewers and streets
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
August 12, 2026
Glassport Council focused on collapsed sewers and other infrastructure problems at Tuesday’s workshop meeting. There will be a motion to authorize KHL Engineers to provide specifications for emergency...
Four interview for vacant seat on BVA school board
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Four interview for vacant seat on BVA school board
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2026
The winning candidate will be announced at next week’s meeting. Belle Vernon Area school board members interviewed four candidates Tuesday night to fill a vacant seat on the board. Andrew King, Carly ...
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Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released
August 12, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia released an American military veteran on Tuesday, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and ...