EF student wins Cam Heyward foundation coloring contest
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June 28, 2025

EF student wins Cam Heyward foundation coloring contest

“How can you be a hero?” That’s what Edgar Snyder & Associates, Cam Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers and his foundation, The Heyward House, asked local elementary school students in their “How to Be a Hero” coloring contest. More than 2,000 students submitted their answers, and five were selected as winners. The grand prize winner was Elliott Hobaugh, a student at Central Elementary in the Elizabeth Forward School District. She earned a $2,500 donation to her school, and her artwork will be displayed on a billboard. Four other schools received $1,000 donations. Elliott drew a picture of her helping her sister, Mady, who has special needs. “Mady is my hero because she has a lot of struggles, but always tries her best,” Elliott said. Shown, from left, are attorney Edgar Snyder, Elliott Hobaugh with her mom, Kate Hobaugh, and Heyward.

McKeesport celebrates Good Neighbor Day
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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Tax increase remains in EF spending plan
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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