Articles by Kevin Iacovangelo
COVID-19 booster shots will likely be easy to find
Anywhere from one to two million Pennsylvania adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster, and state officials say it should be easier to track down the third dose than it was to secure initial […]
Large GOP governor’s field puts nomination ‘up for grabs’
HARRISBURG (AP) — The big field of Republicans running for governor of Pennsylvania is increasingly unsettled, with more candidates joining it, few leading party figures picking favorites and persistent talk that one of the most […]
GARAGE FIRE IN VERSAILLES
Multiple departments were called to the 5200 block of First Street in Versailles around 3:45 a.m. Friday for a fully involved garage and vehicle fire that was endangering another structure, according to Versailles Volunteer Fire […]
Monessen coaching legend Major Corley dies
By JEREMY SELLEW [email protected] To many who didn’t know him, Major Corley was an imposing figure. He was 6-8 and walked at a slow, mission-oriented pace. Not to mention his nickname was “Tuffy.” But to […]
Ringgold, Rocco advance to semifinals with 12-8 win
By MARK KABOLY For the Valley Independent (Editor’s Note: During these unprecedented times, the sports staff at the MVI will republish stories from the Valley Independent archives.) ROBINSON TOWNSHIP – For a team that won […]
Hard work breeds success for EF’s Lewis
By JOSE NEGRON [email protected] Junior Evan Lewis has put in work during the pandemic in preparation for summer baseball and fall football seasons. Editor’s note: This story first appeared Monday in our electronic edition. We are […]
REMEMBER WHEN – MAY 21, 1991 McKeesport, Chancio oust BVA, 3-2
By BRIAN HERMAN Sports Editor WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Two years ago, Belle Vernon Area’s girls softballers nipped McKeesport, 5-4, for the first postseason victory in the school’s history. After blowing a 4-1 lead, the Leps […]
REMEMBER WHEN – MAY 20, 2005 ‘0-0-0 that pitching!’ California wins again on another shutout
By JEFF OLIVER Staff Writer (Editor’s Note: During these unprecedented times, the sports staff at the MVI will republish stories from the Valley Independent archives.) McMURRAY – Chris Cox watched from his position at first […]
PIAA to discuss starting county by county
By CHRIS HARLAN Trib Total Media Could the PIAA take a county-by-county approach to restarting sports or should the entire state resume summer workouts at the same time? “We want to have that discussion,” said […]