Firefighters honored for years of service at annual banquet
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December 3, 2024

Firefighters honored for years of service at annual banquet

During the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs Association annual awards and honors banquet, five firefighters were honored for their years of service and dedication. Shown, from left, are honorees Christopher Bartkus, Monongahela VFD; William Hess Sr., Gallatin-Sunnyside VFD; Kurt Parshall, North Belle Vernon VFD; Charles McCormick, incoming association president who received the award for his brother Rick McCormick, both from South Union VFD; and Harold Whyel, incoming associ...

Hunting for Easter eggs in North Belle Vernon
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Hunting for Easter eggs in North Belle Vernon
April 6, 2026
Above, Celeste Silva, 6, filled her basket Saturday at North Belle Vernon’s annual Easter egg hunt. With her are David and Laura Silva of North Belle Vernon.  See more photos on A4 and in our online p...
Anti-retaliation law provides extra protection for tenants
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Anti-retaliation law provides extra protection for tenants
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
It’s similar to laws that already exist in other parts of the state. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed a new anti-retaliation bill that would give tenants in Allegheny County additional...
EF elementary schools stress community involvement
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EF elementary schools stress community involvement
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
The principal of the two schools gave a presentation on how students have interacted with the surrounding area. Greenock and Mount Vernon elementary school students have been getting involved in the c...
Energy audit set at YMCA
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Energy audit set at YMCA
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 6, 2026
The facility is hoping to run more efficiently. A new energy audit at the Mon Valley YMCA could lead to lower operating costs and more money for youth development, aquatics and outreach programs. The ...