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August 17, 2026

Monday, August 17, 2026

Happy Birthday: Set yourself up for success. Turn on the charm and share your skills and attributes, and something good will develop. Opportunity comes from being out there and connecting with people from all walks of life. Concentrate on expanding your vision and enforcing lifestyle changes that make a difference.

International Village less ‘crowded’ with new layout
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International Village less ‘crowded’ with new layout
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 19, 2026
Admission is free to this year’s festival, which will continue today and Thursday. McKeesport’s 66th annual International Village kicked off Tuesday with vendors heating up their fryers and bands stru...
Charleroi Area hires new assistant principal
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Charleroi Area hires new assistant principal
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 19, 2026
Anthony Hritz was selected to fill an opening on the school board. Bill Hughes began his career at Charleroi Area School District as a student teacher. Years later, he is returning to the district in ...
Glassport mayor steps down amid scandal
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Glassport mayor steps down amid scandal
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
August 19, 2026
Keith DiMarco is accused of hiding a surveillance camera in a bathroom used by his wife and stepdaughter. Charged with violating a protection from abuse order filed by his wife, Glassport Mayor Keith ...
Victim’s family mourns as driver sentenced in fatal McKeesport DUI crash
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Victim’s family mourns as driver sentenced in fatal McKeesport DUI crash
By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
August 19, 2026
Brittney McPherson will spend at least three years in prison for killing Donna DeFrances. At a plea hearing last week for the driver charged with killing Donna DeFrances in a McKeesport DUI crash, the...
PennWest to recognize cybersecurity credentials
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PennWest to recognize cybersecurity credentials
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
August 19, 2026
Official: Agreement helps students get head start on higher education career. While Pennsylvania Western University does not offer a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, the state-owned college will st...
Gargan newest member of BVA school board
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Gargan newest member of BVA school board
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 19, 2026
She was selected Tuesday to fill a term that expires in December 2027. Carly Gargan was selected at Tuesday’s meeting to fill an opening on the Belle Vernon Area school board. Board President Jack Cur...