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Key primary races will shape Pa. House & Senate
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Key primary races will shape Pa. House & Senate
April 1, 2026
Insiders, candidates and more identify the May primaries likeliest to shape the legislature. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This spring, Pennsylvanians will vote in primary elections that...
Green group voices doubts about Nippon
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Green group voices doubts about Nippon
April 1, 2026
The company does poorly on a “corporate scorecard.” By JACK TROY TribLive Nippon Steel lags behind at going green, according to a new report from environmental group SteelWatch, highlighting concerns ...
5 Ringgold students create district’s first Community Day
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5 Ringgold students create district’s first Community Day
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 1, 2026
The event will take place April 18 at Chess Park. Five Ringgold High School students spent every lunch period trading cafeteria chatter for sponsor lists, registration forms and plans for the district...
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Death penalty out for one suspect in 2021 shooting
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Death penalty out for one suspect in 2021 shooting
April 1, 2026
The Washington County DA won’t seek it in the trial of Devell Christian, who’s accused of killing Nicholas Tarpley in Donora. By the MVI The Washington County district attorney’s office is no longer s...
Local students involved in robotics competition
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Local students involved in robotics competition
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 1, 2026
The experience will help them prepare for a high-tech future. Six teams representing Mon Valley communities competed in a regional robotics competition last month. For Inspiration and Recognition of S...
Getting ready for opening day of trout season in McKeesport
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Getting ready for opening day of trout season in McKeesport
April 1, 2026
On Monday, members of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, state Sen. Nick Pisciottano, state Rep. Dan Goughnour, McKeesport Mayor Tom Maglicco, staff members and other volunteers worked togethe...
Sports
Plymire dazzles as Leps roll to 8-1 win over Rams
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Plymire dazzles as Leps roll to 8-1 win over Rams
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
April 1, 2026
Zach Plymire tossed a complete game allowing only four hits as BVA salvages a series split. After a tough loss in the first game of their two-game series, Tuesday’s matchup between Belle Vernon and Ri...
Hartley delivers for Trojans
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Hartley delivers for Trojans
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
April 1, 2026
Two section games, two dominant pitching performances and two wins for the California baseball team. The Trojans opened Section 1-2A play with two straight victories after cruising to a five-inning, 1...
’Dores top Falcons; BVA wins slugfest with Rams
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’Dores top Falcons; BVA wins slugfest with Rams
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 1, 2026
Frazier built an early lead and then held off a late rally to edge Brownsville, 8-7, in Section 4-2A play Tuesday, handing the Falcons their first loss of the season. The Commodores (3-3, 1-1) jumped ...
Cruz hits two of four homers in Bucs win
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Cruz hits two of four homers in Bucs win
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 1, 2026
AP CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Pirates were struggling with runners in scoring position through their first four games, following a 6-for-39 showing in their series at the New York Mets by going 0 for...
Obituaries
‘Butch’ Francis Peter Pepka – Carroll Township
Obituaries
‘Butch’ Francis Peter Pepka – Carroll Township
March 31, 2026
“Butch” Francis Peter Pepka, 79, of Carroll Township, died unexpectedly March 29, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsb urgh. He was born Feb. 27, 1947, in New Eagle, the son of Francis Peter ...
Concetta ‘Connie’ Lavern Minniti – Monessen
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Concetta ‘Connie’ Lavern Minniti – Monessen
March 31, 2026
Concetta “Connie” Lavern Minniti, 84, of Monessen, passed away Friday after a brief illness but a full life. She was born April 7, 1941, in Monessen to Rosalino Sagona and Concetta Cash Sagona Procacc...