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August 17, 2026

Today in history:

On Aug. 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton gave grand jury testimony via closed-circuit television from the White House concerning his relationship with Monica Lewinsky; he then delivered a TV address in which he admitted his relationship with Lewinsky was “wrong” but denied previously committing perjury (Clinton was subsequently impeached by the House of Representatives, but acquitted in the Senate).

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August 20, 2026
We’ll have coverage of a town hall in Donora and a special North Belle Vernon meeting in tomorrow’s MVI.
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Monessen may start school year remotely amid mold remediation
August 20, 2026
Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte says resources, like teacher supplies and instruction materials, inside the affected building cannot be accessed. By the MVI The Monessen School District may have to st...
International Village celebrates cultural traditions, food and music
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International Village celebrates cultural traditions, food and music
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 20, 2026
The last day of the festival is today from 3 to 9 p.m. Music is as much a part of the tradition of McKeesport’s International Village as the food is. As the second day of the 66th annual ethnic festiv...
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suspect to me
August 20, 2026
suspect to me.” Activity surrounding the potential Mon Valley development also continued Wednesday. EQT held a private luncheon at its Canonsburg headquarters with invited local officials to discuss “...
Shapiro’s data center order draws mixed reactions
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Shapiro’s data center order draws mixed reactions
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 20, 2026
While some Valley officials are pleased with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, opponents criticized it. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest move to regulate data center development could give Mon Valley com...