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April 6, 2026

Monday, April 6, 2026

Keep life simple; stick to the truth, facts and moderation, and you will discover peace of mind. Put your energy into doing what makes you feel grateful and happy. Reach out and help others in a meaningful manner. If you want something, go after it; if you don’t, walk away.

HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS IN NORTH BELLE VERNON
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HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS IN NORTH BELLE VERNON
April 6, 2026
Above, Celeste Silva, 6, filled her basket Saturday at North Belle Vernon’s annual Easter egg hunt. With her are David and Laura Silva of North Belle Vernon. At right, David Grillo, 2, of Belle Vernon...
Anti-retaliation law provides extra protection for tenants
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Anti-retaliation law provides extra protection for tenants
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
It’s similar to laws that already exist in other parts of the state. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed a new anti-retaliation bill that would give tenants in Allegheny County additional...
EF elementary schools stress community involvement
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EF elementary schools stress community involvement
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
The principal of the two schools gave a presentation on how students have interacted with the surrounding area. Greenock and Mount Vernon elementary school students have been getting involved in the c...
Trump administration agencies post Easter messages
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Trump administration agencies post Easter messages
By By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer 
April 6, 2026
Numerous previous presidents have issued statements in recognition of Easter Sunday. This year, the Trump administration went a step farther, with several key Cabinet departments heralding Christ’s re...
Children flock to NBV for Easter egg hunt
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Children flock to NBV for Easter egg hunt
April 6, 2026
Kenzie Sellew, 13, of Belle Vernon and Kennedy Curcio, 14, of Belle Vernon pose for a photo at the egg hunt. See more photos on A4 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent.com. Hea...
Opinion, Politics
In rural Virginia, excitement, dread grow over Democrats’ redistricting referendum
By By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/ Report for America 
April 6, 2026
LOUISA, Va. (AP) — Michael Shull never imagined that a Democrat from the wealthy suburbs of Washington would represent his community in Congress. His corner of Virginia, with its sprawling farms and w...