Pirates stress importance of hitting on draft picks
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July 13, 2024

Pirates stress importance of hitting on draft picks

By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 

With Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes becoming the first player in major league history to go from No. 1 overall pick to the All-Star Game in the span of a year, it’s no wonder the focus of the MLB Draft is always on finding another generational talent.

Community leaders react to court decision on Haitians
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 4, 2026
A federal judge granted a pause to the end of their temporary protected status. Some immigrant community leaders in Charleroi reacted with cautious optimism after a federal judge on Monday blocked Pre...
Shapiro’s budget proposal sparks debate
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Shapiro’s budget proposal sparks debate
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 4, 2026
It increases spending by 5.4% and calls for the legalization of recreational marijuana use. Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his $53.3 billion budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year Tuesday in a joint...
Arrest made after attack at NBV optometrist’s office
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Arrest made after attack at NBV optometrist’s office
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 4, 2026
Police say Darnell Howell was armed with two knives and was completely naked as he ran away. A naked North Belle Vernon man is accused of terrorizing employees at a local optometrist’s office while wi...
Food bank volunteers recognized
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Food bank volunteers recognized
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 4, 2026
A ceremony was held Tuesday in Charleroi to honor everyone who helps feed the community. Looking around the room at the Food Bank Honors ceremony at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Charleroi, it was ...
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached an aircraft carrier
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U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached an aircraft carrier
February 4, 2026
The incident occurred Tuesday in the Arabian Sea. WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea,...
FAYETTE CITY/WASHINGTON TWP. LIONS HONOR STUDENTS
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FAYETTE CITY/WASHINGTON TWP. LIONS HONOR STUDENTS
February 4, 2026
The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club recently recognized five students from the Belle Vernon Area Middle School as students of the month. Students are recognized not only on scholarship, bu...