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Commissioners vote 2-1 to withhold hotel tax revenue from WCTPA
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Commissioners vote 2-1 to withhold hotel tax revenue from WCTPA
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 3, 2026
The measure was passed over the objections of Commissioner Larry Maggi. A years-long battle between Washington County commissioners and the county’s tourism promotion agency escalated Thursday when co...
BVA board president dismayed by absences that prevented hirings
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BVA board president dismayed by absences that prevented hirings
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2026
The lack of a quorum stopped the board from voting on an athletic director and interim assistant AD. As the Belle Vernon Area School District is still without an athletic director, the school board pr...
Serra Catholic High School celebrates homecoming
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Serra Catholic High School celebrates homecoming
October 3, 2026
Alonna Morton and Jacob Anderson were selected as homecoming queen and king at Serra Catholic High School Friday night. Submitted photo
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Local accordionist lost over Germany in World War II
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Local accordionist lost over Germany in World War II
October 3, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI When he wasn’t working in h...
Large crowd turns out for first night of Serbian festival
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Large crowd turns out for first night of Serbian festival
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2026
“A Taste of Serbia” will continue today at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. Parishioners and area residents gathered Friday night at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church to enjoy Serbian et...
Ministry finds new home in abandoned church
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Ministry finds new home in abandoned church
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2026
A lightning strike caused a fire at Mark Pudlowski’s former White Oak location. Several months after lightning struck a White Oak ministry, the veteran who started it is back to serving and helping ot...
Sports
Barlow’s three TDs lead SV past Charleroi
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Barlow’s three TDs lead SV past Charleroi
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 3, 2026
The Ironmen’s defense and running game were dominant in the Allegheny Conference matchup. Steel Valley and Charleroi came into Friday’s Allegheny Conference showdown separated by just a game in the co...
Big play sparks Tigers in win at Kiski Area
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Big play sparks Tigers in win at Kiski Area
By By RICK BRUNI JR. For MVI Sports 
October 3, 2026
McKeesport QB Jordan Stuvaints threw for two TDs and ran for two more in the 35-7 victory. One big play knocked the air out of the Kiski Area football team. The result: a 35-7 defeat against visiting ...
Eber’s huge night leads TJ to 19-14 win over Trinity
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Eber’s huge night leads TJ to 19-14 win over Trinity
By By ANTONIO ROSETTI For MVI Sports 
October 3, 2026
The Jaguars’ star running back posted 270 yards and three TDs. The Trinity Hillers appeared to be a hill that Thomas Jefferson couldn’t climb. That was until Tyler Eber ran for 270 yards on 30 carries...
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Jayhawks one win away from 800 after beating Serra
By By DEAN DELLAMALVA For MVI Sports 
October 3, 2026
Jeannette had to rally for a late score after falling behind the Eagles in the fourth quarter. Chasing history can have a taxing effect on a football team. Case in point is Jeannette approaching win N...
Obituaries
Joseph Peters – Monessen
Obituaries
Joseph Peters – Monessen
October 3, 2026
Joseph Peters, 80, of Monessen, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Allegheny General Hosp ital, sur rounded by his family. He was born Dec. 18, 1945, in Sewickley Township, Pa., son of Sande...
Annamarie Lorenzo Rattay – Belle Vernon
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Annamarie Lorenzo Rattay – Belle Vernon
October 3, 2026
Annamarie Lorenzo Rattay, 53, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Born in North Charleroi on Nov. 26, 1972, she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Tabron) Lorenzo, who survives and resides in H...