Rockefeller Center could be big part if Lake Placid gets 2026 Olympic bid

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Picture this: A sliding athlete wins an Olympic medal in Lake Placid next winter, then is chauffeured down to New York for an award ceremony at Rockefeller Center a few days later with thousands of people there to cheer on both moments.

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BVA students display unique skills in ‘Drowsy Chaperone’

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 11, 2025

The musical comedy features roller skating, tap dancing and much more. Belle Vernon Area High School students will become stars during this year’s annual spring musical of the “Drowsy Chaperone.” From...

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Firefighters able to rescue cat from an unusual spot

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 11, 2025

A Charleroi woman heard the feline meowing from under the hood of a car. It’s not too often firefighters are called to rescue a cat from a tree, let alone a car engine, but first responders in Charler...

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March 11, 2025

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March 11, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from North Belle Vernon and New Eagle in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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White Oak officer wants to revive K-9 program

By SARAH PELLIS

March 11, 2025

The department will seek donations and hold fundraisers to help offset the estimated costs. White Oak Officer Jerry Athans proposed bringing back the police department’s K-9 program after more than 20...

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Housing authority gets new member

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 11, 2025

Jerry Radebaugh was appointed to the board and Joe Dalfonso was retained. At a March 6 meeting, the Westmoreland County commissioners appointed two members to the Westmoreland County Housing Authority...