4 Valley players earn all-state honors

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

Zion Moore, Drew Cook, Cam Epps and Owen Dumbroski were recognized, and Tony DiCenzo is Co-Coach of the Year in Class 3A.

Pennsylvania Sports Writers announced their all-state boys basketball teams over the weekend, with four local players and a coach earning nods as some of the best in the entire state.

Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore and South Allegheny’s Drew Cook earned first-team selections for Class 4A and Class 3A, respectively. Moore, a senior who will play at a top JUCO in Harcum College, r...

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BOROUGH OF CHARLEROI

Councilman raises concerns about frequent vehicle crashes

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 12, 2025

Councilman Larry Celaschi wants council to meet with first responders to see how best to tackle accidents in the borough. Despite efforts to update traffic lights and signage in Charleroi, accidents a...

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MASD board president defends district in Dick’s foundation fallout

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 12, 2025

McKeesport Area School Board President Mark Holtzman said no one on the board is to blame for the partnership ending. The saga and further discussion of the fallout between McKeesport Area School Dist...

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NBV amping up efforts to tackle blight, unkept properties

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 12, 2025

Those violating borough ordinances will be cited, officials said. Officials in North Belle Vernon want to make sure their town is presentable. Starting immediately, council reminded residents that any...

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BIKING INTO SUMMER VACATION

June 12, 2025

Frazier Middle School Principal Amanda Law hosted an end-of-theyear “Ride Your Bike to School Day” on June 5 to mark the end of the school year and start of summer vacation. Above, middle school staff...