Athletes left in dark as settlement leaves murky future

By By MAURA CAREY AP Sports Writer

Non-revenue sports could be left in limbo after NCAA settlement.

The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement awaiting final approval from a federal judge is touted as a solution for thousands of athletes to finally get the money they deserve and provide some clarity to recruiting. For some, it may have come too late.

Sophomore distance runner Jake Rimmel says he was one of five walk-ons cut from Virginia Tech’s cross country team after Thanksgiving break. Rimmel decided to take a leave of absence and train...

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EF students raise, release trout

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 17, 2025

The fish were placed into a creek Thursday at Mingo Creek Park. Students at Central Elementary and William Penn Elementary in the Elizabeth Forward School District journeyed to Mingo Creek Park Thursd...

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Madonna Catholic presents ‘Annie Jr.’

May 17, 2025

Students from Madonna Catholic Regional School will perform 'Annie Jr.' at 4 p.m. today at the Monessen High School auditorium. Audrina Satterfield as Annie stands in the middle of the orphans, Peight...

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5 candidates competing for 3 McKeesport council seats

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 17, 2025

Jill Brewster Lape and Brian Evans are the incumbents in Tuesday’s primary race. Five candidates will be on the ballot for three seats on McKeesport’s city council in Tuesday’s primary election. Incum...

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Cheetah Lounge Vintage features classic fashion

By MATT PETRAS For the MVI

May 17, 2025

Olivia Vizzuett has created a retro atmosphere at her New Eagle clothing shop. As a teenager, the thought of having a boss gave Olivia Vizzuett chills. A high school friend suggested turning her love ...

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Elizabeth Forward School Board updated on construction

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 17, 2025

A representative of McLean Architects said work on Phase 1 is about one-third complete. David McLean of McLean Architects updated the Elizabeth Forward school board about the high school renovations t...

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McKeesport Area school board race has 9 candidates

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 17, 2025

Two incumbents and seven challengers are competing for four available seats. After an eventful school year, with the loss of a superintendent, the arrest of its police chief and an investigation of mu...