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August 25, 2026

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BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its former morgue manager’s illegal sale of human remains. The school announced this in a letter, calling Cedric Lodge’s actions a betrayal of their values. Lodge was sentenced to eight years in prison last year for selling body parts.

Ceremony celebrates opening of new St. Vincent de Paul headquarters in West Mifflin
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Ceremony celebrates opening of new St. Vincent de Paul headquarters in West Mifflin
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2026
It’s located in the former Holy Spirit Church and is open six days a week. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul held an official opening Thursday for its West Mifflin headquarters. The grand opening of ...
Delinquent sanitation fees list leads to clash in Donora
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Delinquent sanitation fees list leads to clash in Donora
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 2, 2026
Several residents have complained to council about incorrect information being released. Donora has collected more than $19,000 in delinquent sanitation fees since Aug. 28, but borough officials clash...
Monessen police alert public about bear sightings
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Monessen police alert public about bear sightings
October 2, 2026
They offered advice on how to keep the animals away from residential settings. By the MVI The Monessen Police Department issued an announcement Thursday about reports of bear sightings in the area. “B...
Glassport’s police force signs ICE agreement
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Glassport’s police force signs ICE agreement
October 2, 2026
The borough joins Springdale, Pitcairn and Versailles as Allegheny County communities with similar arrangements. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Glassport police have signed a cooperation agreement with feder...
Rollover crash in Charleroi
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Rollover crash in Charleroi
October 2, 2026
Charleroi Fire Department responded to a vehicle rollover with entrapment shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday. Charleroi firefighters and police handled the accident, and two people inside the Chevrolet Equ...