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.

Karoline25 campaign raising money in memory of slain PennWest student
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Karoline25 campaign raising money in memory of slain PennWest student
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 10, 2026
The goal is to collect $10,000 in October for the One Love Foundation, which aims to prevent relationship abuse. Purple ribbons, handwritten messages and the number 25 lined the sidelines of Peters To...
New Mon Valley LaunchBox location opens in McKeesport
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New Mon Valley LaunchBox location opens in McKeesport
October 10, 2026
A grand opening was held at the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation. For the MVI The Mon Valley Launch-Box, powered by Penn State Greater Allegheny, recently marked the opening of its new loc...
Skill games deadline extension requests denied
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Skill games deadline extension requests denied
October 10, 2026
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected two petitions Friday seeking a 120-day extension. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive The skill games drop-dead date is holding strong. The state Supreme Court ruled in...
Belle Vernon Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
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Belle Vernon Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
October 10, 2026
Kaylin Luster and Ben Bowman were crowned homecoming queen and king Friday at Belle Vernon Area High School. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent