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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
The charges are related to an incident involving a non-verbal resident. Two staff members at an Elizabeth Township residential care facility are accused of abusing and endangering a client after an al...
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State police, Belle Vernon
August 14, 2024
• Mark Stadterman, 64, of Yukon was charged with intent to possess a controlled substance after an alleged incident Aug. 1, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge...
No, Kamala Harris cannot ‘flip the script’ on the border
Politics
August 14, 2024
You may have seen reports that Vice President Kamala Harris, currently running for president without an agenda, plans to “flip the script” on the border. “Harris tries to flip the script on Trump on t...
Politics
By By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer 
August 14, 2024
At least three news outlets were leaked confidential material from inside the Donald Trump campaign, including its report vetting JD Vance as a vice presidential candidate. So far, each has refused to...
Will the attacks on Walz’s military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?
Politics
By By DAN MERICA Associated Press 
August 14, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — In some corners of the Democratic Party, last week felt like déjà vu. The party’s vice-presidential nominee’s military record was under assault from Republicans — attacks reminiscent...
Day belongs to children at McKeesport’s Village for Kids
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The annual event, held before the start of International Village, is in its 15th year. Children’s laughter and excitement permeated throughout Renziehausen Park on a breezy Monday afternoon. Hundreds ...
Washington County Agricultural Fair off to ‘beautiful’ start
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The return of the rodeo drew a large crowd Sunday night. The Washington County Agricultural Fair was buzzing Monday with the noises of farm animals and people enjoying everything the fair had to offer...
Ringgold investigates threats
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The district issued a statement after threats were reported through the Safe2Say program. The Ringgold school district is investigating threats reported through Safe2Say involving students and the mid...
Arguments continue in Forward Township
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 13, 2024
Supervisors had heated exchanges on several topics Monday night. Forward Township residents who’ve packed meetings for the past several months have grown tired of bickering among supervisors. While re...
White Oak set for trash bill crackdown
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The effort will start with the borough’s 15 largest delinquent accounts. Solicitor Ashley Puchalski told White Oak Council at Monday’s meeting that she will continue to pursue unpaid trash bills in th...
Couple accused of smuggling drugs into prison
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August 13, 2024
By RENATTA SIGNORINI Trib Total Media A husband and wife are accused of smuggling drugs into the Westmoreland County Prison by concealing them in a suit jacket needed for a court appearance, according...
Longtime Allegheny County judge dies at 77
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By By PAULA REED WARD Trib Total Media 
August 13, 2024
Jeffrey A. Manning presided over several high-profile cases. In court, whether as a prosecutor or judge, Jeffrey A. Manning controlled the room. With a commanding presence, deep knowledge of the rules...
The Harris flop would be scarier than her flip
Politics
August 13, 2024
President Joe Biden won in 2020 on the premise that until the November election, he would pose as good ol’ Joe from Scranton and not scare voters. So Biden talked about “unity” and “competency.” He er...
Politics
August 13, 2024
NO DINNER PLANS TONIGHT? Take the night off for a change, plus there is so much to choose from at McKeesport’s International Village. The 64th annual International Village ethnic festival kicks off to...
Misplaced priorities
Politics
August 13, 2024
My taxicab driver declared the Democratic vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, a dud. “Is Minnesota even in play?” he protested. “This is about abortion, isn’t it?” he asked a bit nervously. He was relie...
Taste of Hawaii at Festival of Nations
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August 12, 2024
Zayna Benning, Jaelyn Caruso and Briella Wells helped out at the Hawaiian booth at Saturday’s Festival of Nations at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. See more photos on A2. To purchase this photos and m...