Nationals take Eli Willits with No. 1 pick in MLB draft, first of record 17 first-round shortstops
MLB, Sports
July 14, 2025

Nationals take Eli Willits with No. 1 pick in MLB draft, first of record 17 first-round shortstops

He’s the youngest overall top pick since Seattle took Ken Griffey Jr. in 1987.

5 Ringgold students create district’s first Community Day
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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...
BVA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORS SPIRIT DAYS FUNDRAISERS
Around The Valley, Latest News, Local/Youth
April 1, 2026
Belle Vernon Area Middle School Student Council recently sponsored Spirit Days and Casual for a Cause Days to raise $500 for the Bag Brigade. The Bag Brigade is a faith-rooted initiative focused on re...
Key primary races will shape Pa. House & Senate
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By By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA 
April 1, 2026
Insiders, candidates and more identify the May primaries likeliest to shape the legislature. HARRISBURG — This spring, Pennsylvanians will vote in primary elections that will have huge ramifications f...
WCHA to implement new ‘house rules’ for visitors
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
April 1, 2026
Standardized guidelines will address safety concerns & clarify tenant responsibilities across 38 communities. Visitors to Westmoreland County Housing Authority properties will soon face new “house rul...
Green group voices doubts about Nippon
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By JACK TROY TribLive 
April 1, 2026
The company does poorly on a “corporate scorecard.” Nippon Steel lags behind at going green, according to a new report from environmental group SteelWatch, highlighting concerns the Japanese firm coul...
Area legislators split on marriage equality bill
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 1, 2026
The measure that passed the House last week is similar to a bill that was approved in 2024, but died in the Senate. Pennsylvania House members from the Mon Valley are split along party lines on a bill...