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Dunlevy OKs 12-month pause on data centers
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Dunlevy OKs 12-month pause on data centers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 12, 2026
Approval from Allenport, Elco and Coal Center is still needed for the measure to take effect. Dunlevy became the third Mon Valley community to unanimously approve a resolution Tuesday that could lead ...
Lawsuit blames property damage on EF project
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Lawsuit blames property damage on EF project
August 12, 2026
Richard and Irene Everly claim more than $750,000 in damage was done to their farm. By the MVI An Elizabeth Township couple is suing the Elizabeth Forward School District, its former board president, ...
Results of testing on Monessen school building expected today
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Results of testing on Monessen school building expected today
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2026
The findings will determine what needs to be done and whether classes can start Aug. 25 as scheduled. Results are coming today for Monessen City School District regarding “abnormalities” that were dis...
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Countdown Is On For McKeesport’s International Village
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Countdown Is On For McKeesport’s International Village
August 12, 2026
Set up is underway as the McKeesport International Village is moving to a new location on Long and Schettino Fields as well as the McKeesport Bands Lions Bandshell. Crews are mapping the grounds, buil...
Glassport to focus on fixing sewers and streets
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Glassport to focus on fixing sewers and streets
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
August 12, 2026
Glassport Council focused on collapsed sewers and other infrastructure problems at Tuesday’s workshop meeting. There will be a motion to authorize KHL Engineers to provide specifications for emergency...
Four interview for vacant seat on BVA school board
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Four interview for vacant seat on BVA school board
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2026
The winning candidate will be announced at next week’s meeting. Belle Vernon Area school board members interviewed four candidates Tuesday night to fill a vacant seat on the board. Andrew King, Carly ...
Sports
Influx of youth brings energy to Rams
High school, Sports
Influx of youth brings energy to Rams
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 12, 2026
Six starters return for Ringgold as it looks for a return to the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs. Ringgold girls soccer coach Ed Rosensteel admits that for the first time in a number of years, he’s nervous to...
Former coach Kurtz returns as Cougars’ volleyball coach
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Former coach Kurtz returns as Cougars’ volleyball coach
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2026
After a few tricky seasons for the Charleroi volleyball program, the Cougars went out and recruited new coach Tom Kurtz to guide its young talent. Charleroi finished with a 1-17 record last season, bu...
BVA’s Sypolt flips to Bonnies
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BVA’s Sypolt flips to Bonnies
By By BILL BECKNER JR. TribLive 
August 12, 2026
The Leps’ shortstop decommitted from Kent State after former coach stepped down. All-state shortstop Kaylee Sypolt was set on Kent State but had to make a change on the fly with one high school softba...
Pirates’ bats go silent in shutout loss to Miami
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Pirates’ bats go silent in shutout loss to Miami
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
August 12, 2026
A day off did nothing to breathe life into the Pittsburgh Pirates’ slumping offense. And the extra day between starts did nothing to change Paul Skenes’ fortunes, either. The Pirates began a series Tu...
Obituaries
Michael Roy Kovalak – Rostraver Township
Obituaries
Michael Roy Kovalak – Rostraver Township
August 12, 2026
Michael Roy Kovalak, 80, of Rostraver Township, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at Excela Health, Westmor eland Hospital, Greensb urg. Born July 15, 1946, in New Eagle, he was the son of the late M...
Dale A. Nelson – Rostraver Township
Obituaries
Dale A. Nelson – Rostraver Township
August 12, 2026
Dale A. Nelson, 79, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Aug. 9, 2026, at his home in Rostraver Township. He was surrounded by his loving family and his faithful tiny toy poodle, Baby Babette. He was...