Opinion
August 15, 2026

Cuba marks Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis

By By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press 

HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday, and his long shadow continues to loom over the island as he remains revered by some who miss him in the face of a crippling U.S. energy blockade and blamed by others who see him as the architect of the system that led to Cuba’s current crisis.

Karoline25 campaign raising money in memory of slain PennWest student
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Karoline25 campaign raising money in memory of slain PennWest student
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October 10, 2026
The goal is to collect $10,000 in October for the One Love Foundation, which aims to prevent relationship abuse. Purple ribbons, handwritten messages and the number 25 lined the sidelines of Peters To...
New Mon Valley LaunchBox location opens in McKeesport
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New Mon Valley LaunchBox location opens in McKeesport
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A grand opening was held at the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation. For the MVI The Mon Valley Launch-Box, powered by Penn State Greater Allegheny, recently marked the opening of its new loc...
Skill games deadline extension requests denied
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Skill games deadline extension requests denied
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected two petitions Friday seeking a 120-day extension. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive The skill games drop-dead date is holding strong. The state Supreme Court ruled in...
Belle Vernon Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
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Belle Vernon Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
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Kaylin Luster and Ben Bowman were crowned homecoming queen and king Friday at Belle Vernon Area High School. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent