Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Features
October 3, 2026

Did you know?

A 2024 report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer indicated 71% of new cases of breast cancer across the globe were diagnosed in individuals age 50 and older. Though age is a known risk factor for various types of cancer, it’s important that women recognize a significant percentage of breast cancer diagnoses in many parts of the world are made in women younger than 50.

Fall fun at North Belle Vernon Community Fest
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Fall fun at North Belle Vernon Community Fest
October 13, 2026
North Belle Vernon hosted its annual Community Fest on Saturday at Community Bank Park, featuring fall fun, family activities and live entertainment. Fen Hall, 7, and Essa Hall, 4, of North Belle Vern...
DeRosa vows Forward Township meetings will be less chaotic
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DeRosa vows Forward Township meetings will be less chaotic
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 13, 2026
The chairman said he will no longer tolerate the loud exchanges that have been part of recent sessions. Forward Township supervisors didn’t agree on every item of business Monday, but they managed to ...
Dark money spending surges in 46th Senate District race
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Dark money spending surges in 46th Senate District race
October 13, 2026
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PennWest honors fallen officers, names forensic sciences center
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PennWest honors fallen officers, names forensic sciences center
October 13, 2026
Ceremonies recognize service and support continued opportunities for students and the law enforcement community. For the MVI PennWest University honored four fallen police officers and formally named ...
U.S. Steel testing emergency evacuation system at Clairton plant
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U.S. Steel testing emergency evacuation system at Clairton plant
October 13, 2026
Local government and emergency agencies, including fire, police and Allegheny County 911, have been notified, U.S. Steel says. By the MVI U.S. Steel will be conducting emergency tests at its Clairton ...
Rostraver crash brings down wires
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Rostraver crash brings down wires
October 13, 2026
Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a vehicle crash early Monday morning in the 1500 block of Rostraver Road. The vehicle sheared a utility pole, bringing wires down. No occupant...