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April 30, 2026

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

Penn Highlands MV to host Sambol’s sale

The Monongahela-Donora Area Lions Club will hold a “Meet the Club” event at 6 p.m. Monday at the Monongahela Area Public Library, 813 W. Main St. Anyone interested in getting to know about Lions Clubs and what they do is invited to attend. Lions Clubs are service oriented and plan activities to better our local communities.

Century III Mall site demolition wrapping up soon
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Century III Mall site demolition wrapping up soon
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
May 2, 2026
The Allegheny County DA said criminal charges against the company that owns the property are still pending. Approximately 90% of the former Century III Mall site has been demolished, Allegheny County ...
SmokeShack Barbeque to close Sunday
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SmokeShack Barbeque to close Sunday
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 2, 2026
The owners of the Rostraver Township business said rising meat prices forced the decision. The owners of SmokeShack Barbeque, a takeout restaurant in Rostraver Township, have announced that they will ...
Data center regulations adopted
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FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP
Data center regulations adopted
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 2, 2026
With no state operational standards in place, many municipalities have been taking the lead. Fallowfield Township supervisors unanimously approved a sweeping zoning amendment Wednesday that not only p...
Pa.’s primary not open to everyone
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Pa.’s primary not open to everyone
By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA 
May 2, 2026
Meet two of the 1 million independent voters shut out of next month’s election. HARRISBURG — The May primary election will likely determine who represents Bruce Parker in the Pennsylvania House. But h...
Trump says Spirit Airlines bailout is still possible
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Trump says Spirit Airlines bailout is still possible
May 2, 2026
Doubts are increasing about the airline’s ability to survive. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration was still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airli...
TODAY IN HISTORY
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TODAY IN HISTORY
May 2, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, May 2, the 122nd day of 2026. There are 243 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory for the African National Congres...