WORLD BRIEFLY Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores economic crisis

HAVANA (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged imminent action against Cuba’s socialist government as his moves against the island bring the U.S.’ longtime opponent deeper into crisis.

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MVI to celebrate 10 years as Valley’s newspaper

By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com

April 28, 2026

A decade after opening, the Mon Valley Independent will mark the occasion with a special celebration on Saturday. A decade ago, the Mon Valley Independent rose from the ashes of newspaper graveyards a...

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WEDNESDAY

April 28, 2026

We’ll have coverage of a special student government day in Charleroi in tomorrow’s MVI.

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Aquatorium, Allenport among recipients of tourism grants

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 28, 2026

The Monongahela facility will use the money to promote RiverFest in June and WitchFest in October. A fresh round of tourism grants is putting dollars into the Mon Valley, with funding set to support e...

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JEWELRY ADJUSTMENT AT TRACK CLASSIC

April 28, 2026

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Elizabeth Twp. eyes benefits from Mon Valley Forward

April 28, 2026

Commissioners also discussed reviving the tradition of Community Cleanup Days. By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com A new county-wide program could benefit Elizabeth Township. During a recent workshop ...

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NORTH BELLE VERNON

Police welcome electric vehicle

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 28, 2026

The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Services Vehicle, purchased with an LSA grant, is a first for the borough. North Belle Vernon is looking ahead after adding a new piece of equipment to its police ...