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August 20, 2026

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Happy Birthday: The process of letting go of what’s holding you back is emotional but necessary. You have plenty to gain if you make the right and best decisions for yourself. Be resourceful, construct opportunities and leave the past behind. You’ll thrive once you initiate change and welcome the people and projects you want to pursue.

Monessen Midget Football recognition night
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Monessen Midget Football recognition night
September 19, 2026
Members of the Monessen Midget League Division 3 football team wait to take the field to be introduced before Friday night’s high school varsity game against Fort Cherry at Monessen Stadium. Division ...
End of Summer Bash set for today in Donora
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End of Summer Bash set for today in Donora
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 19, 2026
The celebration starts at 2 p.m. today, featuring food, music, fireworks, vendors and a parade. Donora will celebrate 125 years of community today with an expanded version of a longtime tradition. The...
Historical society being revitalized in Charleroi
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Historical society being revitalized in Charleroi
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 19, 2026
Bill Hecklick is leading the effort to preserve the borough’s colorful past. For Bill Hecklick, the effort to breathe new life into the Charleroi Area Historical Society started long before he joined ...
Love Your Library Month being celebrated in McKeesport
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Love Your Library Month being celebrated in McKeesport
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 19, 2026
The Carnegie Library of McKeesport is holding events throughout September. For areas like McKeesport, libraries are a space for community camaraderie, not just for books, and the city’s library is cel...
Single-vehicle crash on I-70
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Single-vehicle crash on I-70
September 19, 2026
Emergency crews from Belle Vernon Fire Company, Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company, North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services and the Pennsylvania ...
New bat box in place at City Park in Monessen
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New bat box in place at City Park in Monessen
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 19, 2026
It helps keep the bats away from residential areas and gives them a safe place to stay. A bat box recently installed at Monessen’s City Park was provided by CNX Bat Stewardship to address a problem af...