Melania denies knowledge of Epstein’s crimes

Astronauts describe lunar voyage as surreal, profound

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Ep - stein and knowledge of his sex crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are complete- ly false" and calling accusa tions that she was somehow involved “smears about me.”

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Volunteers work to bring Memorial Day traditions back to BV Cemetery

May 21, 2026

Thanks to the efforts of a group of volunteers, led by Donna Santoro, flags were placed on veterans’ graves and a Memorial Day service will be held at the Belle Vernon Cemetery. By the MVI On a recent...

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EF approves tentative budget with tax increase

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 21, 2026

Several staffing positions were eliminated and two administrators resigned from their positions. The proposed general fund budget for the 2026-27 school year passed unanimously at Elizabeth Forward, a...

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Charleroi Area budget holds the line on taxes

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 21, 2026

District officials said retiree and replacement staffing changes helped reduce costs. Rising cyber school charter tuition, health care expenses and special education costs continue to pressure the Cha...

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McKeesport Area prom royalty

May 21, 2026

McKeesport Area High School will celebrate prom tonight. Shown are members of the 2026 prom court, front row, from left, Teagan Gallagher, Kelsey Alesius, Ni’Zhay Jefferson, Rakihya Freeman and Kimia ...

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Water main break in McKeesport

May 21, 2026

Drivers are alerted to use caution in downtown McKeesport as crews work to resolve a water main break on Walnut Street. As of press time Wednesday, the road was closed between Lysle Boulevard and Sixt...

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Monongahela Main Street project will tell the stories behind historic buildings

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 21, 2026

MMSP’s Rivers of Steel project will include the development of a series of “storytelling posters” designed to be placed throughout store windows. The Monongahela Main Street Program is in the final st...