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Sunday, August 16, 2026

Happy Birthday: Opportunity is all around you. Channel your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm toward the success you desire. Traveling, pursuing education and expanding your plans to meet your demands will pay off if you are genuine and willing to put in the labor necessary to make your dreams come true. Progress is up to you.

Storms close roadways, knock out power
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Storms close roadways, knock out power
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 4, 2026
Flooding was reported in several Mon Valley communities as severe weather moved through the area Thursday night. A line of thunderstorms that moved through the Mon Valley on Thursday caused flooding a...
Body cam footage released in Heintz murder case
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Body cam footage released in Heintz murder case
By By JOHN RABY Associated Press 
September 4, 2026
The 37-minute video shows a California, Pa., officer finding her body in the back of a Jeep. Authorities released police bodycam footage Thursday showing the discovery of a Pennsylvania college studen...
Renovations displayed at health department office in McKeesport
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Renovations displayed at health department office in McKeesport
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 4, 2026
The changes took place to make the facility more accessible to the public. A newly renovated health services space will be unveiled Tuesday in McKeesport. Politicians and health care officials celebra...
McKeesport OKs contracts for restoration projects
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McKeesport OKs contracts for restoration projects
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 4, 2026
Work will be done on the Public Safety Building and the fire station, along with new crosswalk paint at several intersections. McKeesport City Council approved motions Wednesday to enter into contract...
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CRIME BRIEF
September 4, 2026
A McKeesport woman is accused of attacking and choking her teenage son after an argument. Sharneka Matthews, 35, is charged with endangering the welfare of children, simple assault and strangulation s...
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TRAFFIC BRIEF Restrictions set for south Route 51 in Jefferson Hills
September 4, 2026
The Pennsylvania Turnpike advises motorists that for approximately the next month a single lane closure could be in place in both directions along state Route 51 south in Jefferson Hills Borough. Begi...