Vulcans alone in second place

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

The California University of Pa. men’s basketball made a statement Wednesday night with an emphatic 78-60 victory over Indiana University of Pa. to edge closer to a second place finish in the PSAC West.

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Consolidation addressed at BVA town hall

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 21, 2026

The session with school district leaders attracted roughly 50 people in person and another 114 online. Around 50 residents and parents in the Belle Vernon Area School District attended a town hall Mon...

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Death of Haitian immigrant still an unsettling mystery 7 weeks later

By By SOPHIA LUCENTE Pittsburgh?s Public Source

April 21, 2026

Daphy Michel was found dead in early March, shortly after being released from ICE custody. Pittsburgh’s Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for ou...

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White Oak, South Versailles combine for joint venture

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 21, 2026

The boroughs will work together in developing projects for the future. White Oak announced a joint project with South Versailles during Monday’s council meeting. The project, which has been in the wor...

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WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES

April 21, 2026

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WEDNESDAY

April 21, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Donora and Belle Vernon in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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April 21, 2026

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