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Carroll Township residents raise concerns about unfinished homes
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Carroll Township residents raise concerns about unfinished homes
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 3, 2026
They claim the Irey Plan structures haven’t been maintained, resulting in high grass and other issues. More than a year after a zoning dispute brought construction to a halt, two homes in Carroll Town...
Rat-infested property condemned; charges filed
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Rat-infested property condemned; charges filed
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2026
Rostraver Police Chief Scott Sokol said “abhorrent conditions” included roughly 50 pigs “stuffed in a small area.” A Rostraver Township property that has been infested with rats is now condemned, afte...
Diving into summer
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Diving into summer
June 3, 2026
Jaxton DeZardo, 7, of Monongahela leaps from the diving board into the pool Tuesday afternoon at Pine Cove Beach Club and RV Resort in Fallowfield Township. Sunny skies and warm temperatures made for ...
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$4.5M deficit contained in Monessen School District budget proposal
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$4.5M deficit contained in Monessen School District budget proposal
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2026
District officials haven’t decided whether to pursue a tax increase. A preliminary budget introduced Tuesday for the Monessen City School District includes a $4.5 million deficit. Superintendent Dr. R...
Man charged in sex assault sought
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Man charged in sex assault sought
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2026
Charleroi Regional Police are still looking for a man with sexual assault charges stemming from an incident last year. Lisner Vincent, 38, of North Charleroi was charged with aggravated assault, sexua...
Sports
Turnovers help Cedarbrook in win
High school, Sports
Turnovers help Cedarbrook in win
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2026
AMD takes over first place after getting a win over Foster House and a Monessen Florist loss. After weathering an early deficit, Cedarbrook GC responded with defensive pressure and timely scoring to e...
Payne, Arnold Sign to Play in College
High school, Sports
Payne, Arnold Sign to Play in College
June 3, 2026
Charleroi’s Jamael Payne (seated) is joined by principal Dr. Patti Mason and athletic director Bruno Pappasergi to sign his national letter of intent to play football at Waynesburg. Jenn Codeluppi / M...
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LOCAL BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Dolekary no-hits Uniontown #2 in EF Jr. Legion opener
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 3, 2026
Ryan Dolekary was untouchable on the mound, firing a five-inning no-hitter with nine strikeouts to lead Elizabeth Forward to a 10-0 Junior Legion victory over Uniontown #2 in its season opener. Doleka...
Lowe, Cruz deliver 3-run shots to beat Astros
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Lowe, Cruz deliver 3-run shots to beat Astros
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 3, 2026
Endy Rodriguez added a two-run homer as 8 of Pirates’ 10 runs came from the long ball. The Pittsburgh Pirates trading Mike Burrows to the Houston Astros last December was a reflection of organizationa...
Obituaries
Darnell Kenneth Anderson – Pittsburgh, formerly of Monessen
Obituaries
Darnell Kenneth Anderson – Pittsburgh, formerly of Monessen
June 3, 2026
Darnell Kenneth Anderson, 46, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Monessen, departed this life on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Darnell, also known as DK, was born on Nov. 19, 1979, a mill town kid from the Steel Vall...
Michael David Horner – Long Beach, Calif.
Obituaries
Michael David Horner – Long Beach, Calif.
June 3, 2026
It is with a heart full of love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Michael David Horner, who passed away on May 18, 2026, in Los Ang eles, Calif. He was born on July 2, 1974, i n Brownsville,...