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October 28, 2026

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An Election Day grab and go lunch and bake sale will be held Tuesday at the Port Vue United Methodist Church, 1564 Washington Blvd. The bake sale starts at 7 a.m., lunch will be available at 10 a.m.

Monessen, Donora host Halloween Parade
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Monessen, Donora host Halloween Parade
October 30, 2026
Monessen youth softball players showed off their costumes during Thursday’s Halloween parade in the city
O’Neal vs. MacTaggart for 48th District House seat
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O’Neal vs. MacTaggart for 48th District House seat
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
October 30, 2026
Republican Tim O’Neal is seeking a fifth full term. Incumbent Republican Tim O’Neal is facing Democratic challenger Rebecca Mac-Taggart in the 48th District House race. O’Neal is serving his fourth fu...
Economy, Iran war matter to Pa. swing voters
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Economy, Iran war matter to Pa. swing voters
By By MOLLY BILINSKI Spotlight PA 
October 30, 2026
Pennsylvania races will help determine which party controls the U.S. House. Hear from voters about the issues driving their decisions. HARRISBURG — Four Pennsylvania races will help determine which pa...
Man accused of possessing child pornography served 4 years for similar offense
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Man accused of possessing child pornography served 4 years for similar offense
By By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive 
October 30, 2026
Scott Kaercher, 34, of West Mifflin was released from prison in December. A West Mifflin man was arrested Thursday on dozens of child pornography charges — counts similar to those that sent him to fed...
Schools welcome statewide cellphone ban
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Schools welcome statewide cellphone ban
October 30, 2026
By TribLive How much school districts will have to do to comply with a statewide ban on student cellphone use next year appears to depend largely on whether they already regulate the devices. The law,...
CRIME BRIEFS
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CRIME BRIEFS
Police: Woman’s cocaine use endangered children
October 30, 2026
A Herminie man was ordered to serve up to 12 years in prison for a 2024 hatchet attack and the sexual assault of a man last year in Hempfield. Kyle Joseph Bair, 34, pleaded guilty in two cases on Wedn...