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Forward Twp. seeks grant to replace bridges
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Forward Twp. seeks grant to replace bridges
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 12, 2026
They are located on Kelly Hollow Road & Ripple Road. Forward Township supervisors discussed plans to pursue state funding for two bridge replacement projects Monday, while also addressing ongoing conc...
Time capsule opening sparks memories from 1997
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Time capsule opening sparks memories from 1997
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 12, 2026
Former art teacher Sue Mohney returned to view the items her students placed inside. Nearly 30 years ago, young art students sealed away pieces of their lives inside a time capsule at Charleroi Elemen...
SA students’ boat project passes first test in water
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SA students’ boat project passes first test in water
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
After building the craft, they took it for a spin on Lake Emilie in Renziehausen Park. Excitement and anticipation were in the air as five South Allegheny High School students tested their custom-buil...
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2 Democrats battle to challenge Kuzma
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2 Democrats battle to challenge Kuzma
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
Dylan Altemara and Kellianne Frketic are seeking the nomination in the 39th District. Two Elizabeth Township residents will square off again in the May 19 primary election — this time for the Democrat...
Discovery will add to cost of pickleball court project
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Discovery will add to cost of pickleball court project
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
The price will increase by $21,920 because of the need to place stone beneath the asphalt. The contractor for White Oak’s pickleball court has some concerns about the asphalt and location of the proje...
South Allegheny High School Crowns Prom King and Queen
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South Allegheny High School Crowns Prom King and Queen
May 12, 2026
South Allegheny High School’s 2026 Prom, “The Golden Gatsby,” was held on Friday at Edgewood Country Club. Shown are the new prom king & queen, Drew Cook and Ava Brown. Submitted
Sports
No. 12 Talbots upset Leopards in first round
High school, Sports
No. 12 Talbots upset Leopards in first round
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
No. 5 Belle Vernon committed four errors in a 7-1 loss to Hampton. After a six-game winning streak ended last week, Belle Vernon dropped its final two regular season games and wasn’t playing its best ...
Titans’ season ends with 10th-inning loss to North Catholic
High school, Sports
Titans’ season ends with 10th-inning loss to North Catholic
May 12, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent West Mifflin’s season came to a heartbreaking end Monday as North Catholic rallied for a 6-5 victory in 10 innings in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A softball playo...
Monticelli pitches Trojans into quarterfinal matchup with FC
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Monticelli pitches Trojans into quarterfinal matchup with FC
By By JACK HVOZDIK MVI Sports 
May 12, 2026
Weston Monticelli tossed a complete game allowing only four hits and one earned run. California leaned on timely baserunning and another strong outing from Weston Monticelli on Monday to edge Freedom,...
Chris Boswell gets extension
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
Chris Boswell gets extension
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
May 12, 2026
The Steelers’ kicker is now tied with the Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey as the highest-paid in the league. The best long-range kicker in Pittsburgh Steelers history has another big number next to his name. ...
Obituaries
Elizabeth J. ‘Betty’ Smith – Zelienople, formerly of Elizabeth, Pa.
Obituaries
Elizabeth J. ‘Betty’ Smith – Zelienople, formerly of Elizabeth, Pa.
May 12, 2026
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Smith, 97, of Zelienople, formerly of Elizabeth, Pa., passed away on F r iday, May 8, 2026, while under the care of Passa vant Retirement Community. Born Oct. 26, 1928, in Glasspo...
Murray Jerome Siegel – McKeesport
Obituaries
Murray Jerome Siegel – McKeesport
May 12, 2026
Murray Jerome Siegel, age 102, of McKeesport, died on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born in McKeesport, on Dec. 5, 1923, and was the son of the late Adolf and Mollie Moltz Siegel. He began his career a...