In a 99-cent AriZona Iced Tea can, echoes of childhood autonomy and fleeting freedoms
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October 9, 2026

In a 99-cent AriZona Iced Tea can, echoes of childhood autonomy and fleeting freedoms

By By AARON MORRISON Associated Press 

NEW YORK (AP) — Four quarters used to buy a can of AriZona Iced Tea. You’d crack it open and savor the artificially flavored, high-fructose-corn-syrup-sweetened drink between fits of giggling on the walk home from school.

Pumpkin painting at North Belle Vernon Community Fest
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Pumpkin painting 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 Twp. meetings will be less chaotic
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DeRosa vows Forward Twp. 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 Bartolotta race
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Dark money spending surges in Bartolotta race
By By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA 
October 13, 2026
A new poll shows a tie in the 46th Senate District contest. HARRISBURG — An unusual and competitive race is brewing in western Pennsylvania, featuring an independent candidate aided by a heaping of da...
White Oak plans to remain in SHACOG alliance for rock salt
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White Oak plans to remain in SHACOG alliance for rock salt
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 13, 2026
Prices are much higher this year, but a better alternative isn’t available. White Oak discussed moving forward with South Hills Area Council of Governments’ rock salt bidding during Monday’s workshop ...
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 ...