Biden drops out of presidential race
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July 22, 2024
He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, but the nomination will be decided at the convention in August. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sund...
With AI, jets and police, Paris is securing the Olympics
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July 22, 2024
PARIS (AP) — A year ago, the head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “ the safest place in the world “ when the Games open this Friday. Tony Estanguet’s confident for...
Rockin’ opening for Summerfest
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 20, 2024
Six Gun Sally entertained the crowd on the first night of the festival in Monongahela. Hundreds flocked to opening night of Summerfest for food, games and rocking tunes Friday at St. Andrew the Apostl...
Hunt for U-Boat ends with Monessen’s first WWII casualty
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI 
July 20, 2024
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By April 1942, German U-boats had already sunk more than 1...
Chill Fire Music and Arts Festival debuts
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
July 20, 2024
Created by New Eagle native Allan Howard, it will continue today at Tubby Hall Park. The Chill Fire Music and Arts Festival, organized by New Eagle native Allan Howard to spotlight positivity and crea...
Friends inspired to honor Cal U grad McIlvain
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By By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI 
July 20, 2024
He died this week after being severely wounded while serving in Afghanistan in 2010. A California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest) graduate and Uniontown native who was critically wounded whi...
Arts, gardens and fun at Rostraver Public Library
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By By NYA O?NEAL For the MVI 
July 20, 2024
Garden Days wrapped up for the summer this week. Rostraver Public Library has concluded its final Garden Days event for the summer. The program involved children planting their own gardens at the begi...
Trump ally joins Nippon to help complete U.S. Steel sale
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By By RYAN DETO Trib Total Media 
July 20, 2024
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will reportedly help finalize the $14.9 billion purchase. Amid a contentious proposed sale, Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp. has hired former U.S. Secretary of...
Community says farewell to Comperatore
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July 20, 2024
By RENATTA SIGNORINI, JULIA BURDELSKI, JOYCE HANZ and JACK TROY Trib Total Media Mourners wiped away tears and held small American flags as they watched the procession for Corey Comperatore pass by fr...
FRESH LEMONADE FOR SALE
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July 19, 2024
From left, Luca Turkovich, 4, Laina Johnson, 6, and Brynn Turkovich, 8, all of Monessen, set up a stand to sell fresh lemonade and handcrafted bracelets in front of Mon Valley Phone Repair in Monessen...
Longtime Westmoreland DA John Peck dies at 77
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI Trib Total Media 
July 19, 2024
He held the position for 27 years before leaving office in 2021. As Westmoreland County’s top prosecutor, John Peck would go to Mass every day. And then he’d go to work, always well-dressed — even if ...
Monongahela’s founder depicted in large mural
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 19, 2024
The image of Joseph Parkison is displayed on the side of Main Street Barber and Supply. Residents and visitors strolling down Main Street — or those seeking a haircut — have an opportunity to have a l...
Mon Yough chamber moves to McKeesport
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By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com 
July 19, 2024
The organization hopes to promote redevelopment in the downtown area. The Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce has moved to a new location. The organization, previously located near the Olympia Shopping...
Ready-to-drink cocktails will soon be available in stores
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 19, 2024
Val’s Beer Distributor will be among the area locations to stock them. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill on Wednesday that would allow Pennsylvanians to buy ready-to-drink cocktails from their local gro...
Hundreds gather in honor of Corey Comperatore
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July 19, 2024
By JACK TROY, NADIA COMMODORE and TAWNYA PANIZZI Trib Total Media They came from as far away as Arizona and Brooklyn, N.Y. on Thursday to honor the life of Corey Comperatore, a husband, father and for...
WONDERS OF WILDLIFE AT THE MONONGAHELA LIBRARY
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July 18, 2024
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium education specialists brought the Wonders of Wildlife, a Zoomobile Outreach program, to the Monongahela Area Library on Wednesday. Above, Maddie Scurfield, 4, of Monongahel...
EF approves $74M plan for high school reconstruction
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In other business
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 18, 2024
According to the school board, a significant portion of the project will be covered by insurance from last year’s fire and grants. The Elizabeth Forward School District board on Wednesday unanimously ...
Ringgold hires IU for ESL instructional services
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 18, 2024
The district has about 21 English as a second language students enrolled. Ringgold School Board approved the purchase of English as a second language instructional services from the Allegheny Intermed...
Summerfest returns to St. Andrew in Monongahela
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By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com 
July 18, 2024
The two-day event begins 5 p.m. Friday at Parish Park in Monongahela with a performance by Six Gun Sally. Summerfest will return to St. Andrew the Apostle parish this weekend, bringing back lots of fo...