U.S. Politics
April 24, 2026

RFK Jr. faced the Senate. One lawmaker’s competing loyalties were on display

By By ALI SWENSON Associated Press 

A Republican senator juggling three roles — lawmaker, doctor and political candidate seeking reelection — walked a fine line on Wednesday as he questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti- vaccine activist who has moved to dramatically roll back the nation’s childhood vaccine recommendations.

A rose on Senior Day
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A rose on Senior Day
April 29, 2026
Monessen softball player Joey Hurst receives a rose from her cousin, Savannah Wilkerson, 2, of North Charleroi for Tuesday’s senior day. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Ringgold OKs bonds for high school renovations
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Ringgold OKs bonds for high school renovations
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 29, 2026
The project will result in a tax increase in the new budget proposal. The Ringgold school board unanimously approved a bond issue valued at nearly $10 million at a special meeting Tuesday. The distric...
Guilty plea in voter registration fraud case
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Guilty plea in voter registration fraud case
April 29, 2026
The suspicious registration applications were discovered just before the 2024 election. By CARTER WALKER Votebeat A man who was accused of orchestrating a fraudulent voter registration scheme in Penns...
Student Government Day offers lesson in how borough operates
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Student Government Day offers lesson in how borough operates
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 29, 2026
High school seniors discussed the process with local leaders. Charleroi Area High School seniors traded classrooms for council chambers Tuesday, stepping into the roles of local leaders during the bor...
Raven’s Hands to host spring theater dinner
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Raven’s Hands to host spring theater dinner
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 29, 2026
The event will take place Saturday in Charleroi. Raven’s Hands, a Mon Valley nonprofit, will host its second theater dinner Saturday to fundraise for all the services it provides for surrounding commu...
Color Run benefits Save Promise Club at West Mifflin Middle School
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Color Run benefits Save Promise Club at West Mifflin Middle School
April 29, 2026
West Mifflin Middle School students recently participated in the third annual Color Run to benefit Save Promise Club. The club promotes mental health awareness and spreads kindness in order to prevent...