McKeesport HBCU Vision awards scholarships
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January 6, 2026

McKeesport HBCU Vision awards scholarships

McKeesport HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Vision recently hosted its second awards and fourth annual scholarship ceremony at the Monroeville Public Library. Miracle Kelley, a senior at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Md., received the McKeesport HBCU Vision Excellence Award. Scholarships were awarded to Amyca Wilson, a senior at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, majoring in finance and accounting, and Nya O’Neal, a senior at Howard University in Washingt...

BVA Leopards family
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January 7, 2026
Jill McConnell sits in the bleachers with her sons Leo, 8, and Harry, 10, during a Belle Vernon Area girls basketball game Monday evening at the Leopards’ gym. The brothers were on hand to cheer for t...
Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record
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January 7, 2026
He’s expected to face state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in November. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro set another campaign finance record for Pennsylvania with $30 million on hand as he...
Rostraver Township commissioners keep leadership in place
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 7, 2026
Justin Kosanko, who was reelected in November, said the board is working as a “united front.” Rostraver Township commissioners voted to maintain their leadership during Monday’s reorganization meeting...
Savvy Citizen coming to Forward Township
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 7, 2026
The app is free for township residents and provides the ability for instant communication. Forward Township will join a growing list of communities using Savvy Citizen, a real-time alert system that w...
Elizabeth Borough holds reorganization meeting
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 7, 2026
Newcomer Emily McNeil and three returning council members were among those who were sworn in. A short reorganization meeting was held Monday for Elizabeth Borough to swear in new and returning members...
Valley woman charged with assault
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 7, 2026
A Donora woman is being held without bond after police say she assaulted her elderly father and urinated on a police officer after being arrested over the weekend. Molina Fleming, 51, is charged with ...