NEWS BRIEF

(AP) Norfolk Southern railroad’s first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn’t collect big insurance payments related to the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs. The Atlanta- based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share.

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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 to celebrate 10th anniversary

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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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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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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Westmoreland Cultural Trust to recognize 64 high school seniors for arts achievement

By By QUINCEY REESE TribLive

April 28, 2026

Students from Belle Vernon Area and Yough are among the students to be honored at the May 13 event. Sixty-four seniors from 16 Westmoreland County high schools will be recognized by the Westmoreland C...