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August 21, 2025
MAYBE IT’S THE SIGH of brakes from a yellow bus at the corner, or the sight of fresh crayon boxes lined up in the store. Or perhaps it’s just the crisp feel of the air — something about these late-sum...
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August 21, 2025
Thursday Events • Bike night, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Line dancing, H Lounge, Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, North Strabane Township, 8 p.m. • Renzie Market, McKeesport Fire...
Grieving family doesn’t need a new challenge
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August 21, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I had two sons, “Seth” and “Jason,” who were best buddies. Seth passed away a year and a half ago, which has been really hard on us all, but especially on Jason. He’s now 17 ...
Cousin doesn’t want to hear criticism
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August 21, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: My cousin decided to plan a family reunion this year. We have a large family spread throughout a few states and a few countries. My cousin refused to allow anyone else in the family to...
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August 21, 2025
You are sitting on a wealth of knowledge and experience that can help you win a position of importance. Whether you are gaining experience or dispensing wisdom, this year will bring about a positive t...
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August 21, 2025
(AP) — Changing its mind about keeping its name, the MSNBC news network said Monday it will become My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW for short, as part of its corporate divorce from NBC. The TV ...
The story behind Devo’s ‘Whip It’ and their misunderstood legacy
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By By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer 
August 21, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — You know the band Devo, right? The guys with the funny red plastic hats and jumpsuits? The New Wave musicians behind the silly “Whip It” video? They had that odd, spiky ‘80s vibe? Well...
Huge challenge for BVA in Bryer’s first season
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 21, 2025
The new head coach will have to overcome heavy graduation losses. It’s a new era on “The Beach” at James Weir Stadium. Scott Bryer has taken over as the head coach of the Belle Vernon Area football pr...
Bearcats aiming to make history this season
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 21, 2025
After reaching the postseason a year ago, this Bentworth team wants to deliver a rare playoff win. Accountability, attitude and hustle — those are the three guiding principles for Bentworth football u...
TCS title is the annual goal for California
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 21, 2025
Quarterback Logan Hartley returns to lead an offense that averaged 37.5 points per game last year. Since veteran coach Ed Woods took over the head coaching duties at California years ago, he always te...
Cougars will rely heavily on freshman class
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 21, 2025
Coach Scooter DeUnger is determined to restore respectability to the program after three down seasons. Charleroi’s Scooter DeUnger has a daunting task ahead of him as he takes over as head football co...
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August 21, 2025
Ultra-talented Bears may be ‘badder’ than ever
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 21, 2025
They’re loaded with elite players as they move into their new home at Tyler Boyd Stadium. In the 1990s, when Clairton was running roughshod over football programs throughout the WPIAL and PIAA, they w...
It’s always been more than football
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 21, 2025
The football field has become a safe haven and a source of pride for members of the Bears’ football team. There’s a mystical aura around the City of Clairton. It comes with success — success of the st...
Warriors feel ‘overlooked’ as new season begins
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 21, 2025
Ryan Messina returns to run the EF offense after an outstanding junior season. Coming off another conference championship and a semifinal loss to Central Valley in the Class 3A playoffs, the Elizabeth...
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August 21, 2025
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Battaglini eyes return of Frazier’s glory days
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FRAZIER
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 21, 2025
Junior quarterback Brady Secrest will be the leader of the offensive unit. Settling in as Frazier’s new head coach, Tony Battaglini begins to think more and more that the team has underachieved the pa...
New coaches abundant throughout the Mon Valley
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 21, 2025
With the evolution of football and society, there’s no surprise that turnover is rising in the high school football coaching ranks. With issues ranging from low numbers, disgruntled athletes, parents ...
Tigers determined to take next step this season
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
August 21, 2025
Elite prospects Kemon Spell and Javien Robinson will spark McKeesport’s potent offense. Despite enjoying plenty of success over the past few seasons — enough to satisfy the majority of WPIAL football ...
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August 21, 2025