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September 2, 2026

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

The McKeesport Lions Club will hold its second annual Labor Day weekend craft and vendor fair from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday (during Ribfest) at Renzie Park in McKeesport, next to the Lions Bandshell. Included will be crafts, vendors, basket auction, live music and food and drink booths.

Storms close roadways, knock out power
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Storms close roadways, knock out power
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 4, 2026
Flooding was reported in several Mon Valley communities as severe weather moved through the area Thursday night. A line of thunderstorms that moved through the Mon Valley on Thursday caused flooding a...
Body cam footage released in Heintz murder case
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Body cam footage released in Heintz murder case
By By JOHN RABY Associated Press 
September 4, 2026
The 37-minute video shows a California, Pa., officer finding her body in the back of a Jeep. Authorities released police bodycam footage Thursday showing the discovery of a Pennsylvania college studen...
Renovations displayed at health department office in McKeesport
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Renovations displayed at health department office in McKeesport
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 4, 2026
The changes took place to make the facility more accessible to the public. A newly renovated health services space will be unveiled Tuesday in McKeesport. Politicians and health care officials celebra...
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September 4, 2026
Don’t miss our Food pages full of new recipes in Saturday’s print and electronic editions of the MVI.
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McKeesport OKs contracts for restoration projects
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 4, 2026
Work will be done on the Public Safety Building and the fire station, along with new crosswalk paint at several intersections. McKeesport City Council approved motions Wednesday to enter into contract...