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BVA, Laurel Highlands bands unite for Disney parade
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BVA, Laurel Highlands bands unite for Disney parade
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 1, 2026
Belle Vernon Area’s contingent volunteered to help when LH was short on band members. The Belle Vernon Area and Laurel Highlands school districts came together this week to perform at Walt Disney Worl...
Bank linked to Mon View Heights may be charged
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Bank linked to Mon View Heights may be charged
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 1, 2026
Allegheny County’s DA said living conditions haven’t improved since Merchants Bank foreclosed on the property. After more than a year with little to no progress at the troubled Mon View Heights housin...
MVCTC students show off cooking skills in competition
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MVCTC students show off cooking skills in competition
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 1, 2026
The local group won first prize in the contest, topping students from three other career and technology centers. Students moved quickly between prep tables and ovens Tuesday as Mon Valley Career and T...
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Pressure at the pump builds as area gas prices reach 4-year high
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Pressure at the pump builds as area gas prices reach 4-year high
May 1, 2026
Gas isn’t as costly as in 2022, but effects on residents are growing. By JAMES ENGEL, MEGAN TROTTER and JOE NAPSHA TribLive Many in Western Pennsylvania braced themselves as they pulled up to the gas ...
Martial artist’s journey leads to teaching
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Martial artist’s journey leads to teaching
By By DR. AMANDA MARTIN McKeesport Community Newsroom 
May 1, 2026
Master John Nigro trains black belts and award winners at the C.S. Kim studio in White Oak. “Keep your head down!” Master Nigro yelled on a Wednesday in March. Allyson Leonard, only 11 years old, duck...
Charthene Club Girls of the Month Honored
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Charthene Club Girls of the Month Honored
May 1, 2026
The Charthene Club held its annual tea celebrating the girls of the month chosen from top senior students at Charleroi Area High School. Girls of the month are chosen based on academics, community ser...
Sports
Radusewicz wins PA Golden Gloves
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Radusewicz wins PA Golden Gloves
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
May 1, 2026
With his win over Josiah Gardenhire in the final match of the Pa. Golden Gloves this past Saturday, local boxer Dragan Radusewicz earned his place in the National Golden Gloves tournament as the best ...
Plenty of storylines as playoffs loom
High school, Sports
SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK
Plenty of storylines as playoffs loom
By JEREMY SELLEW 
May 1, 2026
Grace Polkabla is one of five Commodores hitting .400 or better this season. Carrera Conley (left) and Cadence McBride led the Gladiators to an unbeaten section record. Here’s a look at what’s going o...
Cougars roll over Falcons; TJ baseball tops EF
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
Cougars roll over Falcons; TJ baseball tops EF
By JEREMY SELLEW 
May 1, 2026
Yough used a fast start and a big second inning to roll past Brownsville, 10-0, in five innings in nonsection play. Jaidyn Vay led the way both at the plate and in the circle. Vay drove in four runs o...
Skenes allows two homers as Cards sweep Pirates
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Skenes allows two homers as Cards sweep Pirates
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
May 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates were counting on Paul Skenes to be the stopper to their losing streak and prevent a series sweep, even though the St. Louis Cardinals are the one team that have had his number. ...
Obituaries
Darrell J. Molinari – Charleroi, Fallowfield Township
Obituaries
Darrell J. Molinari – Charleroi, Fallowfield Township
May 1, 2026
Darrell J. Molinari, 79, of Charleroi, Fallowfield Township, passed away at home with his wife by his side on April 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness. He was born in Charleroi, on Dec. ...
Linda W. Farquhar – Stockdale
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Linda W. Farquhar – Stockdale
May 1, 2026
Linda W. Farquhar, 84, of Stockdale, went to be with the Lord on April, 28, 2026, at Penn Highlands Mon Va l l e y Hospital. Linda was born on June 24, 1941, to the late Samuel and Margaret Hough Wick...