Labor secretary highlights workforce development funds

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

Nancy Walker visited the Boys & Girls Club’s teen center Thursday in McKeesport.

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker toured the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania’s Teen Center in McKeesport on Thursday and highlighted the Shapiro administration’s $2.4 million investment in the department’s Schools-to-Work Program.

Walker hosted a roundtable discussion with students, employers, community partners and state legislators to discuss the grant m...

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Local vendors on display as Mon Valley Home Show opens Friday

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2026

There’s a $5 entry fee, but some businesses are offering free passes. The Mon Valley Home Show, a century-old staple in the region, will continue its tradition of offering homeowners a place to find a...

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Carroll Township supervisors asked to help stop speeding

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 8, 2026

Residents cited problems in the Craven Hill area and on part of Gearing Road. Speeding drivers barreling through Carroll Township neighborhoods have left residents frustrated and afraid, prompting res...

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Sekely, Eagles cruise past Charleroi

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2026

South Park’s Sydney Sekely allowed only three hits and struck out 13 in a complete game Tuesday. It was going to be a tall task for the Charleroi softball team when it traveled to South Park for Secti...

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Elizabeth Township home damaged by fire

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2026

The residents weren’t home at the time of the blaze, but a dog died of smoke inhalation. A house fire occurred Tuesday morning in the Blythedale section of Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Township Fire ...

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Elizabeth Forward to stage epic musical, ‘The Prince of Egypt’

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2026

“The Prince of Egypt: The Musical,” follows the life of Moses, the prince of Egypt, to his leading the children of Israel out of Egypt. Elizabeth Forward High School students will go on a journey to a...

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Bank representative provides update on Monessen School District’s financial services

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2026

School board members asked if a Community Bank official could take part in a financial literacy class. Monessen school board heard from one of its bank representatives Tuesday night to discuss the ser...