Local districts host League of Innovative Schools

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

The group promotes creative use of technology in the classroom.

The League of Innovative Schools held its biannual convening this week, making visits to some Mon Valley schools.

With 13 member districts being visited across the Pittsburgh region — including California Area, Elizabeth Forward and South Allegheny — the goal is to create a group of forward-thinking school districts that are using technology to help teachers and students improve, according to the League website.

It’s also a way t...

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Monessen musical

April 2, 2025

Monessen musical The Group for the Performing Arts will present “The Little Mermaid Jr.” A3 $ 1 50

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Mon Valley senators support Pa.’s ICE bill

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The legislation to notify federal enforcement officials when illegal immigrants are charged with crimes passed the state Senate by a 31-18 margin. The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Monday requirin...

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LINING UP TO CHEER ON THE COUGARS

April 2, 2025

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Several school board races on May 20 ballot

Primary Election 2025 and Sheri Campbell. Also seeking a seat are candidates Elaina Skiba and Ed Stockett.

By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the most competitive in the May 20 primary election. While...

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INSIDE

April 2, 2025

Comfort bags

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SPORTS

April 2, 2025

The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club distributed them to local first responders. A2 BVA tops rival Rams Parker Lind was dominant as the Leopards beat Ringgold Tuesday. B1