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April 29, 2026

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

Heritage center golf classic being held May 29

An evening lecture on The Apostolic Church from Jerusalem to the Second Century with Dr. Marc Wisnosky of the University of Pittsburgh will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Monongahela Fire Department conference room, 451 W. Main St., Monongahela. The free event is open to all.

BVA, Laurel Highlands bands unite for Disney parade
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BVA, Laurel Highlands bands unite for Disney parade
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 1, 2026
Belle Vernon Area’s contingent volunteered to help when LH was short on band members. The Belle Vernon Area and Laurel Highlands school districts came together this week to perform at Walt Disney Worl...
MVCTC students show off cooking skills in competition
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MVCTC students show off cooking skills in competition
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 1, 2026
The local group won first prize in the contest, topping students from three other career and technology centers. Students moved quickly between prep tables and ovens Tuesday as Mon Valley Career and T...
Bank linked to Mon View Heights may be charged
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Bank linked to Mon View Heights may be charged
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 1, 2026
Allegheny County’s DA said living conditions haven’t improved since Merchants Bank foreclosed on the property. After more than a year with little to no progress at the troubled Mon View Heights housin...
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CRIME BRIEFS Four charged with cocaine and fentanyl trafficking
May 1, 2026
Three residents of Western Pennsylvania and one resident of California have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating various federal narcotics and firearm laws, U.S....
Martial artist’s journey leads to teaching
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Martial artist’s journey leads to teaching
By By DR. AMANDA MARTIN McKeesport Community Newsroom 
May 1, 2026
Master John Nigro trains black belts and award winners at the C.S. Kim studio in White Oak. “Keep your head down!” Master Nigro yelled on a Wednesday in March. Allyson Leonard, only 11 years old, duck...
Pressure at the pump builds as area gas prices reach 4-year high
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Pressure at the pump builds as area gas prices reach 4-year high
May 1, 2026
Gas isn’t as costly as in 2022, but effects on residents are growing. By JAMES ENGEL, MEGAN TROTTER and JOE NAPSHA TribLive Many in Western Pennsylvania braced themselves as they pulled up to the gas ...