Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana taken by Guardians with top MLB draft pick
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July 15, 2024

Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana taken by Guardians with top MLB draft pick

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana was taken by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft on Sunday night, and three players from Wake Forest were selected in the top 10.

Charleroi Celebrates Magic City Saturday
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Charleroi Celebrates Magic City Saturday
June 29, 2026
Charleroi hosted Magic City Saturday to celebrate 250 years of independence in the borough. Events were held on Fifth Street and McKean Avenue and extended to the square and the Market House. The cele...
BVA approves new budget with tax hike
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BVA approves new budget with tax hike
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 29, 2026
The increase is much higher for Westmoreland County than Fayette. The Belle Vernon Area school board recently approved its 2026-27 budget, which includes a significant tax increase for Westmoreland Co...
Taxes rise 3.7% in West Mifflin school budget
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Taxes rise 3.7% in West Mifflin school budget
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 29, 2026
The 2026-27 spending plan was approved in a 5-3 vote. West Mifflin school board approved its 2026-27 budget Thursday with a 3.7% increase in real estate taxes. The budget was approved by 5-3 margin, w...
Monessen Summer Concert Series Begins
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Monessen Summer Concert Series Begins
June 29, 2026
Monessen kicked off its first free summer concert Saturday at the City Park Amphitheatre featuring the Billy Price Band and Broom. Mayor Ron Mozer welcomes guests and introduces Broom, a modern arena ...
Public schools grapple with enrollment decline
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Public schools grapple with enrollment decline
By By EMBER DUKE TribLive 
June 29, 2026
Having fewer students spawns budget and staffing issues. There have been fewer than 100 kindergarten students in the Burrell School District for the last three years — a 23% decline from about 10 year...