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Democrats grow bolder about removing Trump from office
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Democrats grow bolder about removing Trump from office
April 10, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of removing him from of...
Charleroi glass plant memories live on
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Charleroi glass plant memories live on
It’s been nearly a year since the shocking closing ended a 132-year tradition
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 10, 2026
The old Corning glassworks still stands in Charleroi — empty now, but rooted in the borough since Belgian craftsmen first lit its furnaces in 1893. It survived world wars, the Great Depression, floods...
Gone fishing
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Gone fishing
April 10, 2026
Natalia Wilson, 10, of California, reels in her line Thursday afternoon while fishing in Pike Run near California Rotary Park. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
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3 candidates for open seat make pitches to Monessen council
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3 candidates for open seat make pitches to Monessen council
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2026
A replacement for Lois Thomas will be selected at the April 23 meeting. During Thursday’s agenda meeting, Monessen council members heard from three candidates applying to fill the vacancy left by form...
As prices continue to rise, Western Pa. food banks see climbing demand
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As prices continue to rise, Western Pa. food banks see climbing demand
April 10, 2026
Officials point to inflation, government shutdowns and spiking fuel prices as causes. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Financial pressure on families from inflation, government shutdowns and the Iran war is ap...
CLR affects West Mifflin Area finances
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CLR affects West Mifflin Area finances
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2026
School board members plan to continue with an appeals program. Tax revenue continues to lag behind budget projections in the West Mifflin Area School District. Director of Finance and Operations Edwar...
Sports
Cougars complete series sweep over McGuffey
High school, Sports
Cougars complete series sweep over McGuffey
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
April 10, 2026
The Charleroi baseball squad grabbed an early lead and held on tight after a late rally by McGuffey, securing its second straight Section 4-3A win with a 6-4 triumph Thursday night at EQT Park. “It wa...
BVA’s Henson wins second WPIAL title
High school, Sports
BVA’s Henson wins second WPIAL title
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2026
The Leopards’ Max Henson cruised to backto- back championships with a 6-0, 6-2 win. Despite not having a boys or girls tennis team, the WPIAL Class 2A individual titles have both resided in Belle Vern...
Wentzell, Sypolt, Williams lead Leps over Titans
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
Wentzell, Sypolt, Williams lead Leps over Titans
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 10, 2026
Belle Vernon got the pitching performance its been looking for and broke open a close game with a pair of late offensive bursts to defeat West Mifflin, 11-2, in Section 2-4A play Thursday. Willow Went...
Dunn resigns as head coach of Charleroi boys basketball team
High school, Sports
Dunn resigns as head coach of Charleroi boys basketball team
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 10, 2026
The Cougars finished second in Section 4-3A with a 7-3 mark and finished 13-10 overall. Charleroi’s boys basketball program will move forward with a new leader after head coach Joe Dunn stepped down f...
Obituaries
John J. Bennati Sr. ‘Pap’ – Monessen
Obituaries
John J. Bennati Sr. ‘Pap’ – Monessen
April 10, 2026
John J. Bennati Sr. “Pap,” 86, a lifelong resident of Monessen, passed away at home on Monday, April 6, 2026. Friends and family will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2026, with funeral ...
John ‘Jack’ Stech – Fallowfield Township
Obituaries
John ‘Jack’ Stech – Fallowfield Township
April 9, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Stech, 80, of Fallowfield Township, on April 3, 2026, following a brief battle with Atypical Parkinsonism. Born on...