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Carroll Township OKs rules for data centers
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Carroll Township OKs rules for data centers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 16, 2026
Modifications to the zoning code also cover projects involving alternative energy. New rules governing data centers, solar facilities, wind energy systems and other alternative energy projects are off...
Huge races on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary
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Huge races on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary
May 16, 2026
The two major parties will select their candidates for November. By the MVI Democrats and Republicans across Pennsylvania will decide Tuesday which candidates from their respective parties will go on ...
EF students flock to ‘Chicks in the Sticks’
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EF students flock to ‘Chicks in the Sticks’
May 16, 2026
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Elizabeth Forward Elementary Center hold baby chicks Friday afternoon during recess at the school’s “Chicks in the Sticks” chicken coop. Introduced in 2023, the pro...
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EF addresses rumors about high school renovation work
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EF addresses rumors about high school renovation work
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2026
The district and school board issued separate statements regarding the status of the project. Elizabeth Forward is trying to set the record straight when it comes to rumors and speculation involving t...
Charleroi Area crowns prom royalty
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Charleroi Area crowns prom royalty
May 16, 2026
Derek Karpiak and Anna Kondratowicz were crowned prom king and queen of Charleroi Area High School during grand march ceremonies Friday evening. Photo by Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Cook facing primary challenge
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Cook facing primary challenge
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2026
The incumbent House member will battle Waynesburg Councilman Ben Humble on Tuesday. State Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, is facing one Republican primary challenger in the 50th District, while o...
Sports
Kent’s dominance leads Valley in WPIAL meet
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Kent’s dominance leads Valley in WPIAL meet
By JEREMY SELLEW 
May 16, 2026
Charleroi’s Braedin Lunger takes second in 110m hurdles; EF’s Lafontant third in 400m. Belle Vernon senior Ryan Kent put together one of the most dominant performances of the day Thursday at the WPIAL...
Steelers sign top pick Iheanachor
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Steelers sign top pick Iheanachor
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
May 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, the team’s first-round draft pick out of Arizona State. The team on Friday announced a four-year contract with Iheanachor, but financial...
Warriors, Titans set for 3rd meeting in Monday’s WPIAL quarterfinal
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Warriors, Titans set for 3rd meeting in Monday’s WPIAL quarterfinal
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2026
The WPIAL postseason typically sets up new matchups between teams that haven’t played during the season, but two of the best baseball teams in the Mon Valley are set for round three of their season se...
Pirates’ bullpen blows 5-run lead in loss
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Pirates’ bullpen blows 5-run lead in loss
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
May 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates had celebrated too early, first when reliever Yohan Ramirez used an upside- down orange traffic cone to catch a Marcell Ozuna home run in the bullpen and then after two blasts b...
Obituaries
Timothy D. Laciak – North Belle Vernon
Obituaries
Timothy D. Laciak – North Belle Vernon
May 16, 2026
Timothy D. Laciak, 64, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Carroll Township. Born Aug. 31, 1961, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Samuel...
Walter Anthony Painter – Donora
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Walter Anthony Painter – Donora
May 16, 2026
Walter Anthony Painter, 90, of Donora, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, storytelling and deep devotion to his family. Born on April 2, 1936, in W...