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October 8, 2026

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North Belle Vernon to hold Community Fest

Allegheny County Parks will host free Halloween movies in the park on Saturday at White Oak Park, Chestnut Shelter, 2632. This year’s movies are “Monster House” (PG) at 6:30 p.m., followed by “The Sixth Sense” (PG-13) at 8:30 p.m. Pack snacks, chairs or blankets. Closed captioning is available upon request to ensure an inclusive experience for all.

BVA celebrates homecoming with parade, bonfire
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BVA celebrates homecoming with parade, bonfire
October 8, 2026
Belle Vernon Area flag football players Dominic Decicco, 5, Levi Gerthoffer, 5, and Connor Rozik, 6, are shown participating in the Belle Vernon Area homecoming parade Wednesday night on Broad Avenue ...
Lawmakers withdraw request for Supreme Court to extend skill games deadline
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Lawmakers withdraw request for Supreme Court to extend skill games deadline
By By PETER HALL Pennsylvania 
October 8, 2026
A ruling declaring the slot machine-like gambling devices illegal is set to take effect Oct. 13. Capital-Star Four state lawmakers have withdrawn their emergency request to the Pennsylvania Supreme Co...
Mon Valley Fall Festival & Carnival open
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Mon Valley Fall Festival & Carnival open
October 8, 2026
Siblings ShyLei H., 4, DaLayne D., 7, and DaMari H., 6., of Donora won prizes at Wednesday’s opening night of the Mon Valley Fall Festival and Carnival at Palmer Park in Donora. The festival and carni...
Charleroi moves forward with data center zoning changes
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Charleroi moves forward with data center zoning changes
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 8, 2026
Council unanimously adopted a second resolution formally identifying deficiencies in the borough’s zoning ordinance. With a 180-day moratorium on potential data center development already in place, Ch...
Davanzo bill heads to governor’s desk after clearing legislature
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Davanzo bill heads to governor’s desk after clearing legislature
October 8, 2026
The bill, sought by land surveyors and engineers, passed 48-1 in the Senate with no opposition in the House. For the MVI A bill long sought by land surveyors and engineers has been passed in the Penns...
Frazier Homecoming Royalty
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Frazier Homecoming Royalty
October 8, 2026
Frazier High School in Perryopolis will celebrate homecoming on Friday as the Commodores take on Mapletown. The homecoming queen will be crowned during pregame festivities at Commodore Field. This yea...