Trial date remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
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September 12, 2026

Trial date remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks

By By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press 

NEW YORK (AP) — Two decades after U.S. authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention center in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks sometimes seems barely any closer to being put on trial than the day he arrived.

Annita Garibaldi Society celebrates 90th anniversary
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Annita Garibaldi Society celebrates 90th anniversary
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 15, 2026
Several members come from families who’ve been part of the organization for multiple generations. Generations of Italian- American heritage gathered at Giannelli’s II in Greensburg on Sunday to celebr...
Elizabeth Township gives OK to EQT gas wells
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Elizabeth Township gives OK to EQT gas wells
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 15, 2026
Commissioners unanimously approved conditional use agreements amid objections from some township residents. Despite some backlash from the public, Elizabeth Township commissioners voted Monday night t...
Police called during heated exchange between Forward Township supervisors
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Police called during heated exchange between Forward Township supervisors
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 15, 2026
No arrests were made, and Chairman Tom DeRosa’s verbal battle with Dave Levdansky continued. Police were called to a Forward Township supervisors meeting Monday during a dispute between Chairman Tom D...
Report cites concerns about Pa.’s electricity demand
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Report cites concerns about Pa.’s electricity demand
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 15, 2026
The PUC warns of possible extreme strain on the power grid by the end of the decade. Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission released an independent analysis Monday warning state residents of the rap...
Buyers bid for bargains at county tax sale
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Buyers bid for bargains at county tax sale
September 15, 2026
Nearly 160 potential buyers were present Monday to bid on 443 tax-delinquent properties. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Richard Headley just wanted some peace and quiet near his Washington Township home...
Valley Art Club to hold 83rd exhibition
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Valley Art Club to hold 83rd exhibition
September 15, 2026
The Valley Art Club’s 83rd exhibition will be held from Sept. 27-Oct. 8 at Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave. The opening reception will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 with judging at 2 p.m. ...