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Shapiro vows to ‘protect’ Pa. voters from Trump order on voting by mail
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Shapiro vows to ‘protect’ Pa. voters from Trump order on voting by mail
April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that mail-in voting has contributed to widespread election fraud, including in the 2020 election when he lost by more than 7 million votes. By TOM FONTAIN...
McKeesport’s Versailles Avenue Viaduct Bridge bridge to be replaced
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McKeesport’s Versailles Avenue Viaduct Bridge bridge to be replaced
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 2, 2026
City leaders were joined by area legislators to announce $14.75 million to fund the construction of a new Versailles Avenue Viaduct Bridge. Federal, state and local officials came together Wednesday t...
PennDOT plans $200M in improvement projects
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PennDOT plans $200M in improvement projects
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 2, 2026
PennDOT on Wednesday announced 31 projects are expected to start during the 2026 construction season. PennDOT District 12 officials announced the state will invest over $200 million to fund bridge and...
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Charleroi officials fed up with condition of unfixed roads
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Charleroi officials fed up with condition of unfixed roads
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 2, 2026
Borough officials said they have waited long enough for contractors to return and repair streets damaged during two major gas line replacement projects. After months of complaints about potholes, dama...
Spooky for spring: Demon House to host egg hunt among its monsters
Entertainment, Features
Spooky for spring: Demon House to host egg hunt among its monsters
April 2, 2026
The “hare-raising” theme will remain respectful, with nothing related to the religious aspects of the holiday. By STACEY FEDEROFF For the MVI A festive rabbit in Carroll Township is ready for visitors...
Straight-line winds damage area properties
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Straight-line winds damage area properties
April 2, 2026
Scattered damage was reported throughout the area, including West Mifflin, but Leo Street in North Huntingdon seemed to have gotten the worst of it. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Frank Kingerski surve...
Sports
CELEBRATING PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL
High school, Sports
CELEBRATING PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL
April 2, 2026
Belle Vernon’s Deaubre Lightfoot (seated, third from left) will continue his football career at Edinboro University. Joining him for his NLI signing were sister Deaulla Lightfoot, mother Chelsea Heath...
Vulcans double up Wheeling, 12-6
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
Vulcans double up Wheeling, 12-6
April 2, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent California (Pa.) erupted early and used a five-run seventh inning to pull away for a 12-6 victory over Wheeling in nonconference play Tuesday at EQT Park. The Vulcans (17...
Ross hired to lead Charleroi girls basketball
High school, Sports
Ross hired to lead Charleroi girls basketball
By JEREMY SELLEW 
April 2, 2026
After the resignation of girls basketball coach Shawn Lee following the season, Charleroi administration didn’t have to look far to find his successor – just a glance down the bench. The Cougars’ girl...
Mitchell’s four TDs leads Trojans over Leps
High school, Sports
Mitchell’s four TDs leads Trojans over Leps
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
April 2, 2026
The win gave the California flag football team its first win at Trojans Stadium in program history. Wednesday night was a monumental one for the California flag football program as it picked up its fi...
Obituaries
Robert ‘Bob’ Sickles – Carroll Township
Obituaries
Robert ‘Bob’ Sickles – Carroll Township
April 2, 2026
Robert “Bob” Sickles, 80, of Carroll Township, passed away following a lengthy illness on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born on Oct. 1, 1945, Bob lived a life centered on f a m i l y, service, and community...
‘Butch’ Francis Peter Pepka – Carroll Township
Obituaries
‘Butch’ Francis Peter Pepka – Carroll Township
March 31, 2026
“Butch” Francis Peter Pepka, 79, of Carroll Township, died unexpectedly March 29, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsb urgh. He was born Feb. 27, 1947, in New Eagle, the son of Francis Peter ...