Hamas says it will release a U.S.-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies but Israel expresses immediate doubt

By By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual- nationals who had died in captivity. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office cast doubt on the offer, accusing Hamas of trying to manipulate talks underway in Qatar on the next stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

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Rostraver commissioners host poster award winners

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 29, 2025

The township holds the contest every year to teach fourthgraders about the water cycle. The Rostraver board of commissioners’ work session was somewhat different Monday, featuring significantly more s...

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9 candidates in McKeesport Area school board debate tonight

April 29, 2025

It will take place at 7 p.m. today at the high school. For the MVI Nine school board candidates in McKeesport Area School District will debate at 7 p.m. today in the high school auditorium. The debate...

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BVA reports second case of whooping cough

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 29, 2025

It involves a third-grader at Rostraver Elementary. On Monday, the Belle Vernon Area school district announced a second case of whooping cough in the past week. According to Superintendent Dr. Timothy...

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Funeral director accused of fraud in pet burials, cremations

April 29, 2025

Patrick Vereb allegedly pocketed nearly $660K for services that he didn’t provide. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Funeral director Patrick Vereb is facing multiple felony charges, accused of improperly d...