No. 11 Rams upset No. 6 Blackhawk, will face EF next
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May 15, 2025

No. 11 Rams upset No. 6 Blackhawk, will face EF next

By JEREMY SELLEW 

Tyler Fisher twirled a gem and Paul Dzyak and Demetri Lowe each drove in a pair of runs.

The Ringgold Rams pulled the stunner in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs Wednesday, knocking off No. 6-seeded Blackhawk, 9-5, to set up a quarterfinal matchup against section rival Elizabeth Forward.

Gavin Angotti set the table with three hits and three runs scored out of the top spot in the order and Tyler Fisher got the win on the mound for Ringgold.

“We as coaches want to challenge our kids a...

Community helps Cook Farm celebrate 250th birthday
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Community helps Cook Farm celebrate 250th birthday
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
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More than a year of planning went into Saturday’s events. With reenactors, local dignitaries, dozens of volunteers and community members, the historic Cook Farm anniversary was a celebration 250 years...
Epiphany of our Lord wraps up annual festival
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Epiphany of our Lord wraps up annual festival
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
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Food, games and fellowship drew large crowds to the event. Epiphany of Our Lord Church closed out its annual festival on Saturday with a performance by the Dr. Zoot Band, followed by fireworks and an ...
West Mifflin board gets transportation, safety updates
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West Mifflin board gets transportation, safety updates
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 10, 2026
Everything should be ready for the start of the new school year. The West Mifflin school board heard from representatives of its security and transportation providers recently regarding busing and sch...
One-vehicle crash reported in Bunola
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One-vehicle crash reported in Bunola
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Police and firefighters were called to a one-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at Elkorn Road and Bunola River Road in the Bunola section of Forward Township after a car crashed into a tree. One pers...
Vatican representative to attend 75th anniversary celebration
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Vatican representative to attend 75th anniversary celebration
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 10, 2026
Events will take place Friday & Saturday in Greensburg. The Diocese of Greensburg will celebrate 75 years of faith this weekend with two days of worship and a distinguished visitor from the Vatican. A...