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Anti-retaliation law provides extra protection for tenants
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Anti-retaliation law provides extra protection for tenants
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
It’s similar to laws that already exist in other parts of the state. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed a new anti-retaliation bill that would give tenants in Allegheny County additional...
EF elementary schools stress community involvement
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EF elementary schools stress community involvement
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
The principal of the two schools gave a presentation on how students have interacted with the surrounding area. Greenock and Mount Vernon elementary school students have been getting involved in the c...
HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS IN NORTH BELLE VERNON
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HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS IN NORTH BELLE VERNON
April 6, 2026
Above, Celeste Silva, 6, filled her basket Saturday at North Belle Vernon’s annual Easter egg hunt. With her are David and Laura Silva of North Belle Vernon. At right, David Grillo, 2, of Belle Vernon...
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TUESDAY
April 6, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.
Trump administration agencies post Easter messages
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Trump administration agencies post Easter messages
By By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer 
April 6, 2026
Numerous previous presidents have issued statements in recognition of Easter Sunday. This year, the Trump administration went a step farther, with several key Cabinet departments heralding Christ’s re...
Sports
SA grad Pikula hits another milestone at IUP
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SA grad Pikula hits another milestone at IUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 6, 2026
The former Gladiator star notched her 200th career hit with the Crimson Hawks. IUP’s Madison Pikula continues to show why she was one of the most prolific softball players to come out of the Mon Valle...
’Burgh sports zip into a 180
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’Burgh sports zip into a 180
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
April 6, 2026
You can call me a homer if you want, but what I’m about to say is based more on fact than sentimentality. Name for me one other professional sports city whose fortunes have made a quicker about-face t...
O’Hearn homers, drives in four as Bucs sweep Orioles
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O’Hearn homers, drives in four as Bucs sweep Orioles
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 6, 2026
What the Pittsburgh Pirates lacked more than pop in the middle of the lineup last season was the synergy to support a strong starting pitching performance. Braxton Ashcraft got both as he recorded a c...
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SPORTS DIGEST
April 6, 2026
Registration open for Steel City hoops Any players interested in playing in the premier girls summer basketball league can still register for the Steel City SBL until May 1. The league is open to play...
Obituaries
Daniel R. Blair – Belle Vernon, Washington Township
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Daniel R. Blair – Belle Vernon, Washington Township
April 4, 2026
Daniel R. Blair, 79, of Belle Vernon, Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Mon Valley Care Center, Carroll Township. Born Nov. 24, 1946, in North Charleroi, he was the son of ...
Donald ‘Dudy’ DuCarme Sr. – Monongahela
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Donald ‘Dudy’ DuCarme Sr. – Monongahela
April 4, 2026
Donald “Dudy” DuCarme Sr., 67, of Monongahela, passed away on April 2, 2026, at his son’s home in Scott dale. He was born Dec. 14, 1958, in New Eagle, son of the late Jules L. and Isabelle Fetkenhour ...