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Charleroi council debates hiring process for new secretary
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Charleroi council debates hiring process for new secretary
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 9, 2026
A motion to appoint a new borough secretary failed following a tense discussion. Charleroi council left Wednesday’s meeting without choosing a replacement for longtime borough secretary Roberta Doerfl...
Gov. Shapiro outraises Garrity by 10-to-1 margin in 1st quarter
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Gov. Shapiro outraises Garrity by 10-to-1 margin in 1st quarter
April 9, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat from Montgomery County who is seeking a second term, raised nearly $10.5 million. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive State Treasurer Stacy Garrity raised more than $1 million for h...
Kennywood debuts new park enhancements for ’26 season
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Kennywood debuts new park enhancements for ’26 season
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2026
The West Mifflin-based amusement park will open for its 128th season on April 18. Kennywood is gearing up for its April 18 opening day with new food options, ride tributes, beautification projects, we...
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Monongahela OKs MMVTA funding match
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Monongahela OKs MMVTA funding match
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2026
The city will face a 300% rise in its annual contribution to the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority. Monongahela City Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday for local match funds that will ...
Glassport water system improvements underway
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Glassport water system improvements underway
April 9, 2026
Final paving and restoration are expected to be completed later this summer. By the MVI Pennsylvania American Water recently began an approximately $966,000 water main upgrade replacement project in G...
Monessen church seeks donations for generators to be sent to Ukraine
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Monessen church seeks donations for generators to be sent to Ukraine
April 9, 2026
Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church is taking part in the Power of Hope program. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A Monessen church is collecting donations that will be used to send generators to pe...
Sports
Gonglik fires no-hitter as Bearcats top Falcons
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Gonglik fires no-hitter as Bearcats top Falcons
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
April 9, 2026
The LSU recruit struck out 14 batters, outdueling Cal (Pa.) recruit Ava Clark in the win. Entering the 2026 softball season, Bentworth had lofty goals and raised expectations. But veteran coach Jack C...
Bergman leads Leps’ 11-hit attack
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
Bergman leads Leps’ 11-hit attack
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 9, 2026
Belle Vernon used a fast start and steady offense to defeat Laurel Highlands, 8-4, in Section 2-4A play Wednesday. The Leopards (7-2, 5-1) scored three runs in the first inning and added three more in...
Trojans sweep Cougars
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Trojans sweep Cougars
April 9, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent California’s girls track team secured a playoff berth with an 81-23 victory over Charleroi, remaining undefeated in Section 6-AA and in sole possession of first place. Th...
STATE CHAMPIONS
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STATE CHAMPIONS
April 9, 2026
The Belle Vernon Area 6th grade Metro basketball team won the state championship at Penn State University after competing against the state’s best March 21 and 22. In the front row, from left, are Rya...
Obituaries
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...
John J. Bennati Sr. ‘Pap’ – Monessen
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John J. Bennati Sr. ‘Pap’ – Monessen
April 9, 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 ...