Another case of whooping cough at BVA

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

Superintendent Timothy Glasspool released a statement for district parents and guardians.

Belle Vernon Area School District announced Friday that one of its elementary schools had another case of whooping cough.

Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool released a statement announcing the new case, which is the district’s third in the past month. The cases reflect a rising trend of whooping cough across the country.

“At this time, the PA Department of Health is not recommending any changes to school...

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5 Ringgold students create district’s first Community Day

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 1, 2026

The event will take place April 18 at Chess Park. Five Ringgold High School students spent every lunch period trading cafeteria chatter for sponsor lists, registration forms and plans for the district...

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Key primary races will shape Pa. House & Senate

April 1, 2026

Insiders, candidates and more identify the May primaries likeliest to shape the legislature. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This spring, Pennsylvanians will vote in primary elections that...

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Green group voices doubts about Nippon

April 1, 2026

The company does poorly on a “corporate scorecard.” By JACK TROY TribLive Nippon Steel lags behind at going green, according to a new report from environmental group SteelWatch, highlighting concerns ...

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Death penalty out for one suspect in 2021 shooting

April 1, 2026

The Washington County DA won’t seek it in the trial of Devell Christian, who’s accused of killing Nicholas Tarpley in Donora. By the MVI The Washington County district attorney’s office is no longer s...

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Local students involved in robotics competition

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 1, 2026

The experience will help them prepare for a high-tech future. Six teams representing Mon Valley communities competed in a regional robotics competition last month. For Inspiration and Recognition of S...

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Getting ready for opening day of trout season in McKeesport

April 1, 2026

On Monday, members of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, state Sen. Nick Pisciottano, state Rep. Dan Goughnour, McKeesport Mayor Tom Maglicco, staff members and other volunteers worked togethe...