Battle lines drawn for Nov. general election

By By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Politics Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Michigan swing district just north of Detroit, Democratic congressional candidate Christina Hines said voters are far more worried about affording fuel, groceries and healthcare than about left-wing extremists gaining ground in her party.

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Kickoff night for high school football

August 29, 2026

South Allegheny cheerleader Miyah Hill flips through the air during pre-game festivities before Friday’s contest against Elizabeth Forward at Gladiator Stadium. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent...

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Gunfire in stadium brings EF-SA game to early end

August 29, 2026

The Warriors held a 42-20 lead at the time, but it’s not clear if they’ll be credited with a win. By LIAM BELAN MVI Sports A hard-fought season opener between a pair of Mon Valley rivals was cut short...

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MMVTA seeks change to local match rule

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

August 29, 2026

The transit authority is asking state legislators to amend the regulations. Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority, faced with increases to required funding to surrounding communities to maintain state oper...

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Dismissal of charges upheld in Donora homicide case

August 29, 2026

An appeals court sided with Jah Zhanee Inifi Sutton, but the charges could be refiled later. By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com A Washington County judge’s decision to dismiss homicide charges agai...

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New St. Vincent de Paul store open in West Mifflin

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 29, 2026

Its mission goes far beyond selling donated items. An atypical thrift store has come to West Mifflin. A new Society of St. Vincent de Paul location has opened at 2603 Elizabeth Road at the former Holy...

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Shapiro cites ‘deeply serious’ outbreak as measles cases rise

August 29, 2026

The Pa. Department of Health said 460 cases had been reported by Friday afternoon. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday morning measles cases in Pennsylvania had risen to 445, up mor...