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April 28, 2026
VALLEY CLUB NOTES

Valley Garden Club

Valley Garden Club held its monthly meeting on April 9 at the Lynnwood Lutheran Church in Belle Vernon. Twenty members were in attendance. President Roxanne Huss presided and led the flag pledge and gave several readings on spring. There were no April birthdays.

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Student arrested in connection with online threat
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 30, 2026
A person playing online video games with the student reported the threat to Rostraver police. A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with an online threat referencing a school shooting inv...
McKeesport celebrates its namesake on 83rd anniversary of ship’s sinking
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McKeesport celebrates its namesake on 83rd anniversary of ship’s sinking
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 30, 2026
The SS McKeesport cargo ship was in service for 24 years before being sunk by the Germans in World War II. April 29 is always a significant day in the City of McKeesport. Each year on this day, vetera...
Route 481 in Fallowfield to reopen Friday
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Route 481 in Fallowfield to reopen Friday
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 30, 2026
The extended detour has pushed additional traffic onto smaller township roads, raising safety concerns among residents. Relief is in sight for motorists in Fallowfield Township as officials say Route ...
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Clairton hoping for 2 rec centers
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
April 30, 2026
City council leaders may hold a public meeting to discuss potential recreation centers. Clairton officials are optimistic about the possibility of having two recreational facilities in the city. At co...
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County juvenile detention center doubles capacity to 16 beds
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
April 30, 2026
Facility officials confirm expansion at the Hempfield center following a $1M security upgrade. Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center has quietly doubled its capacity. Executive Director Rich...