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Monessen’s GPA ready to make a splash with ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

Before their official opening night, there will be a sensory-friendly show for local kids today. Get ready to be blown out of the water by the Monessen School District spring musical, “The Little Merm...

Mon Valley senators support Pa.’s ICE bill

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Lining up to cheer on the Cougars

April 2, 2025

Charleroi Area High School fans showed up on a sunny but chilly Tuesday afternoon to support the Cougars at Vets Field. Watching along the fence are Landon Amos, Ethan Hartley, Emma Skobel, Avery Pend...

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Belle Vernon Area Rotary provides comfort bags for first responders

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The bags were distributed to local police, firefighters and EMS providers. In their latest effort to give back to their community, members of the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club handed out “comfort bags...

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Zoning changes approved in Carroll Township

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 2, 2025

They were prompted by a construction controversy in the township’s Irey Plan. Zoning changes were made official Tuesday in Carroll Township. Last month, a public hearing was held to gather public comm...

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Several school board races on May 20 ballot

April 2, 2025

Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the ...

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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Cougars top Rebels in thriller

By JEREMY SELLEW

April 2, 2025

Braeden Todaro played the hero for Charleroi as the Cougars picked up a thrilling walk-off win over Seton LaSalle Tuesday at Vets Field. Todaro lined a two-out single to right field to score pinch-run...

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Lind strikes out 11 as Leps beat rival Rams

By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports

April 2, 2025

Connor Bergman and Kole Doppelheuer each added two RBIs in BVA’s 5-2 win. Belle Vernon continued its perfect start to the 2025 season with a gritty 5-2 win over Section 2-4A rival Ringgold on Monday, ...

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Eagles bounce back, clobber Warriors

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

Serra Catholic rebounded from Monday’s loss to grab a five-inning win over visiting Eden Christian. One day after an uncharacteristic loss against Eden Christian, the Serra Catholic baseball team was ...

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Harrington roughed up by Rays

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive

April 2, 2025

When Paul Skenes made his MLB debut last May, the Pittsburgh Pirates knew that coming up behind him was another wave of promising pitching prospects inching closer to the big leagues in Braxton Ashcra...

Obituaries

Anthony “Tony” Frank Martin – Monongahela

Anthony ‘Tony’ Frank Martin

April 2, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Frank Martin, 53, of Monongahela, was called to be with the Lord on Sund a y , March 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 10, 1971, in McKeesport, son of ...

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Robert A. Magiske – Finleyville

April 1, 2025

Robert A. Magiske, 91, of Finleyville, passed away at Paramount Senior Living in Mc Murray on Saturd a y , March 29, 2025. He was born in Floreffe on Feb. 26, 1934, a son of the late Michael and Mary ...

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Eldora Park tours offer trip through history

April 2, 2025

The former trolley park was once a popular spot for entertainment. For the MVI Donora Historical Society is gearing up for its ninth annual Eldora Park Walking Tour later this month. Eldora Park was a...

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EF extends food service contract

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The agreement with The Nutrition Group carries a guaranteed profit for the 2025-26 school year. The Elizabeth Forward school board has approved a one-year extension for its contract with The Nutrition...

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CRASH CLOSES PART OF ROUTE 51

April 2, 2025

Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a car accident Tuesday afternoon in the 4000 block of Route 51 in Rostraver Township. According to a Facebook post from the fire department, two patients...

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CANINE COMPANION AT RINGGOLD GAME

April 2, 2025

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FirstEnergy lays off 75 in Pa., 350 companywide

By By JOE NAPSHA TribLive

April 2, 2025

Electric utility owner FirstEnergy Corp., parent company of Greensburg’s West Penn Power Co., said Monday it has laid off about 75 employees in Pennsylvania. The layoffs are part of a corporate-wide r...