Vegas stays in front at PGA Championship

By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf Writer

Jhonattan Vegas was in front for first time in a major and didn’t back down Friday in a PGA Championship filled with drama everywhere but the top of the leaderboard.

Looming large amid an eclectic mix of contenders was Scottie Scheffler, still not in full control of his game but only three shots back going into the weekend.

Vegas cruised through the back nine at muggy Quail Hollow and was 10-under par until he missed a 3-foot putt on 18 and ended an otherwise splendid day with a double bogey for...

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Beautiful day for a bike ride

May 13, 2026

Wendi Gniadek of Bentleyville rides her bicycle Tuesday afternoon along a trail at Mingo Creek County Park, enjoying warm temperatures and sunny spring weather. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Glassport fills vacant seat on borough council

May 13, 2026

Rich Giannandrea was selected, prompting objections from one of the four other applicants. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Mayor Keith DiMarco swore in council’s newest member Tuesday night. ...

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NBV councilman resigns in insurance dispute

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 13, 2026

John Gilmore was just elected to his first term in November. Questions, rumors and confusion over health insurance coverage for elected officials dominated Tuesday’s North Belle Vernon council meeting...

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Monessen school board gets first look at 2026-27 budget

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 13, 2026

It’s posted on the district’s website for public review and will be discussed at the next meeting. The Monessen City School District will post its proposed budget for the 202627 school year on its web...

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BVA presents proposed budget with $500K deficit

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 13, 2026

The district’s chief financial officer said board members and administrators will work to reduce it before a final vote is taken. At Tuesday’s meeting, Belle Vernon Area school board members got their...

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McKeesport Area students learn about government

May 13, 2026

McKeesport Area High School students had the opportunity to participate in informative sessions featuring elected leaders and government professionals, where they learned more about how state governme...