Joyce A. Parks – North Belle Vernon

Joyce A. Parks, 77, of North Belle Vernon, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A daughter of the late William P. and Anna Fike McGavitt Sr., she was born in Charleroi on May 15, 1947. Protestant by faith and a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Joyce enjoyed crocheting afghans, hats and gloves. She also enjoyed cooking and baking her famous buns. Joyce was a certified nursing assistant at Manor Care in Bethel Park for 17 years and had several other jobs. ...

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Local legislators mixed on state’s new budget

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The disagreements don’t all involve party lines. By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com Mon Valley lawmakers had mixed reactions to the $50.8 billion budget deal that was finalized Sunday. State Sen....

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Big Boy locomotive chugs through Westmoreland, Allegheny counties

July 13, 2026

By JOE NAPSHA AND MICHAEL DIVITTORIO TribLive The world’s largest operating steam engine, Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, is on the East Coast of the United States for the first time in history. It passed...

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Good Karma concert at Monessen’s City Park

July 13, 2026

The Pittsburgh-based band Good Karma performed Saturday at Monessen City Park. Band members are Natalie Rogers on lead vocals, Dan Wilt on bass, Ed Traversari on drums, Rick Manasa on keyboards, Kevin...

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Preparations underway for August Fun Fest

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 13, 2026

It will take place Aug. 2 at Cedar Creek Park. Music, motors and memories will take center stage at Cedar Creek Park when the August Fun Fest returns next month. The annual event is set for Aug. 2 and...