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Karoline25 campaign raising money in memory of slain PennWest student
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Karoline25 campaign raising money in memory of slain PennWest student
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 10, 2026
The goal is to collect $10,000 in October for the One Love Foundation, which aims to prevent relationship abuse. Purple ribbons, handwritten messages and the number 25 lined the sidelines of Peters To...
Skill games deadline extension requests denied
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Skill games deadline extension requests denied
October 10, 2026
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected two petitions Friday seeking a 120-day extension. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive The skill games drop-dead date is holding strong. The state Supreme Court ruled in...
New Mon Valley LaunchBox location opens in McKeesport
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New Mon Valley LaunchBox location opens in McKeesport
October 10, 2026
A grand opening was held at the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation. For the MVI The Mon Valley Launch-Box, powered by Penn State Greater Allegheny, recently marked the opening of its new loc...
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Belle Vernon Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
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Belle Vernon Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
October 10, 2026
Kaylin Luster and Ben Bowman were crowned homecoming queen and king Friday at Belle Vernon Area High School. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Sports
Gladiators top Charleroi in 46-41 shootout
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Gladiators top Charleroi in 46-41 shootout
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
October 10, 2026
South Allegheny overcame six touchdowns by the Cougars’ Elijah Allah. When South Allegheny and Charleroi met Friday night at Myron Pottios Stadium, it was a must-win for both squads in the Allegheny C...
Leopards play bully ball to pound Vikings
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Leopards play bully ball to pound Vikings
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 10, 2026
BVA piled up 332 rushing yards and held a 35-0 lead at halftime. After Belle Vernon’s offense went through a bit of a lull last week on the grass at Derry, there was nothing like a return to The Beach...
Warriors break open tight game with Derry
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Warriors break open tight game with Derry
By By LIAM BELAN MVI Sports 
October 10, 2026
They scored the final 28 points in a 49-13 victory. Early in the third quarter of Friday night’s Interstate Conference clash against Elizabeth Forward, Derry overcame an early surge from the Warriors ...
Pitt alum, legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka dies at 86
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Pitt alum, legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka dies at 86
By By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer 
October 10, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86. Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement. “It is with profound sadne...
Obituaries
Jesse D. Jones – Charleroi
Obituaries
Jesse D. Jones – Charleroi
October 10, 2026
Jesse D. Jones, 78, of Charleroi, passed away on Oct. 8, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital surrounded by his loving f a m i l y. Born on Feb. 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Harold and Marie (St...
Betty Jo Rapp – Charleroi
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Betty Jo Rapp – Charleroi
October 10, 2026
Betty Jo Rapp, 77, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Born on July 6, 1949, in Lover, Betty Jo was the daughter of the late John and Iona (Hopewell) Ross Jr. A graduate of C...