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Engineering agreement approved by BVA board
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Engineering agreement approved by BVA board
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 21, 2026
SiteLogiQ will work with the district in developing consolidation options. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved a professional services agreement during this week’s meeting as the district and ...
‘Immaculate Collection’ clean-up effort announced
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‘Immaculate Collection’ clean-up effort announced
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 21, 2026
The goal is to beautify the region before the NFL Draft is held in Pittsburgh next month. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato were in attendance Friday for a...
Dance party kicks off Donora’s 125th birthday celebration
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Dance party kicks off Donora’s 125th birthday celebration
March 21, 2026
Robin Perez, Kim Kubasiak, Joelle Kubasiak and Irene Jarvis enjoy the festivities Friday at a dance party at the Donora Borough Building to launch a yearlong celebration of Donora’s 125th birthday. Se...
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Municipal authority extends contract with private manager
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Municipal authority extends contract with private manager
March 21, 2026
Authority board members on Thursday approved a five-year contract extension with Resource Development and Management Inc. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Johnstown company that has served as the priv...
Valley communities awarded recreation project funding
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Valley communities awarded recreation project funding
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 21, 2026
West Newton’s Vine Street Park will receive funding for a new playground. From neighborhood playground upgrades to river and trail planning, communities across southwestern Pennsylvania are set to see...
Monessen Lions support Mon Valley Paws
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Monessen Lions support Mon Valley Paws
March 21, 2026
The Monessen Lions Club recently contributed $1,000 to the Mon Valley Paws pet food drive. Shown pictured are Lion Randy Marino from Mon Valley Paws, Lion Angelo Loulis, and Lion Cleon Kordistos. Subm...
Sports
Errors, big inning help BVA beat Frazier
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Errors, big inning help BVA beat Frazier
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 21, 2026
The Commodores had four errors in the bottom of the fifth, helping the Leopards score eight runs. The Belle Vernon and Frazier softball teams began their season Friday evening with a game on the turf ...
A mixed pot, kicking off with ‘Mouse’ Chacko
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A mixed pot, kicking off with ‘Mouse’ Chacko
By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports 
March 21, 2026
Jim “Mouse” Chacko, who will have the Charleroi High School basketball court posthumously named in his hono this fall, was quite the all-around athlete. Among his many honors were being named to the P...
Hernandez sizzles for Pirates in Spring Breakout
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Hernandez sizzles for Pirates in Spring Breakout
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 21, 2026
The team’s No. 3 prospect hit triple digits with his fastball 10 times in the Spring Breakout game. All eyes were on the 19-year-old first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates. For once, they weren’t ...
With bigger frame, Hunt eyes big role at tight end
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With bigger frame, Hunt eyes big role at tight end
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 21, 2026
It’s customary and commonplace for upperclassmen, especially seniors, to take on leadership roles and help younger players along. But Pitt redshirt freshman tight end Max Hunt has assumed a reverse ro...
Obituaries
Karen Lee Chokey – The Woodlands, Texas
Obituaries
Karen Lee Chokey – The Woodlands, Texas
March 21, 2026
Karen Lee Chokey, age 79, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturd a y , March 14, 2026. Born on Nov. 26, 1946, in McKeesport, Pa. Karen was raised in West Mifflin and was...
Christine L. Jones Mallesky – Bentleyville
Obituaries
Christine L. Jones Mallesky – Bentleyville
March 21, 2026
Christine L. Jones Mallesky, 67, of Bentleyville, passed away on Thursday, Ma r c h 19, 2026, in her home. A daughter of the late Robert and Helen McCollough Jones, she was born in New Eagle on Feb. 1...