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March 29, 2025

THE AGENDA

Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the listed meetings, too.

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Monessen musical

April 2, 2025

Monessen musical The Group for the Performing Arts will present “The Little Mermaid Jr.” A3 $ 1 50

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Mon Valley senators support Pa.’s ICE bill

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The legislation to notify federal enforcement officials when illegal immigrants are charged with crimes passed the state Senate by a 31-18 margin. The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Monday requirin...

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LINING UP TO CHEER ON THE COUGARS

April 2, 2025

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Several school board races on May 20 ballot

Primary Election 2025 and Sheri Campbell. Also seeking a seat are candidates Elaina Skiba and Ed Stockett.

By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the most competitive in the May 20 primary election. While...

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April 2, 2025

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SPORTS

April 2, 2025

The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club distributed them to local first responders. A2 BVA tops rival Rams Parker Lind was dominant as the Leopards beat Ringgold Tuesday. B1

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Eldora Park tours offer trip through history

April 2, 2025

The former trolley park was once a popular spot for entertainment. For the MVI Donora Historical Society is gearing up for its ninth annual Eldora Park Walking Tour later this month. Eldora Park was a...

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EF extends food service contract

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The agreement with The Nutrition Group carries a guaranteed profit for the 2025-26 school year. The Elizabeth Forward school board has approved a one-year extension for its contract with The Nutrition...

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CRASH CLOSES PART OF ROUTE 51

April 2, 2025

Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a car accident Tuesday afternoon in the 4000 block of Route 51 in Rostraver Township. According to a Facebook post from the fire department, two patients...

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CANINE COMPANION AT RINGGOLD GAME

April 2, 2025

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FirstEnergy lays off 75 in Pa., 350 companywide

By By JOE NAPSHA TribLive

April 2, 2025

Electric utility owner FirstEnergy Corp., parent company of Greensburg’s West Penn Power Co., said Monday it has laid off about 75 employees in Pennsylvania. The layoffs are part of a corporate-wide r...