Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on Ball foul

MIAMI (AP) — In Miami, the NBA’s decision that LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo was an ejection- worthy flagrant foul didn’t register much of a reaction. In Charlotte, the fact that the ruling didn’t include a suspension brought relief.

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Jewelry adjustment at Scott Frederick Mid Mon Valley Track Classic

April 28, 2026

Charleroi Area’s Aryana Chiplaskey, right, clips an earring onto teammate Lily Duhon before an event Monday during the Scott Frederick Mid Mon Valley Track Classic at Ringgold High School. Jeff Helsel...

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Mon Valley Independent celebrating 10th anniversary

April 28, 2026

A decade after opening, the Mon Valley Independent will mark the occasion with a special celebration on Saturday. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com A decade ago, the Mon Valley Ind...

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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 ...

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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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Celebrating a decade as Valley’s home for local sports coverage

April 28, 2026

By JEREMY SELLEW Sports Editor jsellew@yourmvi.com It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years sitting in the chair of the sports desk here at the Mon Valley Independent. At the beginning of 2016, I remem...

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Reflecting on 10 years at the MVI, and a lifetime of memories

April 28, 2026

By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com While we celebrate the 250th year of our country this year, here at the Mon Valley Independent we will be celebrating our own milestone, too. The ...