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Bishop Bass named to Monessen council
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Bishop Bass named to Monessen council
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 24, 2026
He said the condition of the city’s streets and youth outreach will be his immediate priorities. Monessen City Council selected a new member Thursday night to fill the vacant seat left when Lois Thoma...
Buchtan to remain on ballot for GOP committeeman post
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Buchtan to remain on ballot for GOP committeeman post
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 24, 2026
He may not be permitted to serve if he wins because his primary residence is in Greene County. At the request of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, the Washington County Board of Elections convened...
NFL Draft opens to packed crowds and bright skies
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NFL Draft opens to packed crowds and bright skies
April 24, 2026
Early arrivals, great weather and seamless transit set the tone for a blockbuster first day. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive The 2026 NFL Draft turned the eyes of the world toward Pittsburgh Thursday — an...
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BVA, Frazier Interact Clubs celebrated for service at banquet
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BVA, Frazier Interact Clubs celebrated for service at banquet
April 24, 2026
For the MVI The Interact Clubs of Belle Vernon Area (BVA) and Frazier were hosted by the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club for its annual banquet, held at the Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill on March 27. The t...
McKeesport veteran, retired postal worker now serving kids as school crossing guard
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McKeesport veteran, retired postal worker now serving kids as school crossing guard
April 24, 2026
Arnold Brown transitioned from a witness of the Cold War to a protector of the neighborhood’s youngest generation. By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom Arnold Brown’s thumb moves across h...
Demolition, resignation approved in Glassport
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Demolition, resignation approved in Glassport
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
April 24, 2026
Work has started on bringing down the former Chuggers Tavern on Monongahela Avenue. Glassport council on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Councilman Bob Miskanin. Council President Anthony Colecchi...
Sports
Gonglik gets 500th K as Bearcats’ bats come alive
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Gonglik gets 500th K as Bearcats’ bats come alive
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
April 24, 2026
Nora Lindley had three hits with a pair of doubles to lead the Bentworth offense. It was business as usual for the Bentworth softball team in a nonsection matchup against visiting McGuffey on Thursday...
BVA’s Brown named top scholar-athlete
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BVA’s Brown named top scholar-athlete
By By PAUL SCHOFIELD TribLive 
April 24, 2026
As Judge Michael J. Stewart II addressed the audience at the 70th Annual Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete banquet Tuesday at Ferrante’s Lakeview, he said “I thought last year’s class was talented. ...
Steelers select Arizona St. tackle with first-round pick
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Steelers select Arizona St. tackle with first-round pick
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
April 24, 2026
For the third time in four years, the Pittsburgh Steelers went with an offensive tackle as their first-round draft pick. Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor was the Steelers’ selection at No. 21 overall Th...
Tigers top Vikings; TJ, Serra Catholic clinch sections
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
Tigers top Vikings; TJ, Serra Catholic clinch sections
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 24, 2026
McKeesport used a pair of big early innings to power past Valley, 10-4. Valley struck first in the top of the first, using a leadoff single to set the table before a two-run home run to left field gav...
Obituaries
Thomas H. ‘Bones’ Cain – Forward Township
Obituaries
Thomas H. ‘Bones’ Cain – Forward Township
April 24, 2026
Thomas H. “Bones” Cain, 91, of Forward Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesd a y , April 22, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Tom lived a full and meaningful life...
Jane Leyda – Rostraver Township
Obituaries
Jane Leyda – Rostraver Township
April 24, 2026
Jane Leyda, 81, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born in North Charleroi on June 2, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William and Ann Lawrence Henry. Protestant by faith, Ja...