The future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections
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September 17, 2026

The future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections

ROS TOCK, Germany (AP) — Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party, and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with reforms to Europe’s biggest economy.

Donora’s end of summer bash celebrates 125 years
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Donora’s end of summer bash celebrates 125 years
September 21, 2026
Donora held its End of Summer Bash on Saturday to celebrate the borough’s 125th birthday.  Claire Hoffman, 4, of Allison rides a pony named Rikki, led by Jessica Reno of Franklin.  See more photos fro...
Mon Valley communities benefit from LSA Statewide grant program
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Mon Valley communities benefit from LSA Statewide grant program
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 21, 2026
More than 30 projects in the local four-county area received funding. More than $8.2 million in state gaming revenue will help fund road and sewer improvements, new municipal equipment, park upgrades ...
Ashmore eyes growth, outreach at Holy Resurrection
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Ashmore eyes growth, outreach at Holy Resurrection
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
He took over as acting rector at the Belle Vernon orthodox church three months ago. Rev. Evan Ashmore, the new rector at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon had a unique past prior to pu...
Two-vehicle crash causes property damage in Charleroi
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Two-vehicle crash causes property damage in Charleroi
September 21, 2026
Two vehicles collided between Third Street and Fallowfield Avenue in Charleroi at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday, with one of them crashing into a building’s outside steps. Charleroi Fire Department w...
Residents urged to submit damage reports after Sunday’s rainfall
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Residents urged to submit damage reports after Sunday’s rainfall
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
After another round of heavy rain hit the area Sunday, Washington County Emergency Management is urging residents, businesses and municipalities to report any new storm-related damage as quickly as po...
Fayette officials to Penn State: Sell branch campus to county for $1
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Fayette officials to Penn State: Sell branch campus to county for $1
September 21, 2026
By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Fayette community leaders are hoping Penn State will sell its 100-acre campus near Uniontown to a county authority for $1. “They (Penn State) have all the information in front o...