CRIME BRIEFS Four charged with cocaine and fentanyl trafficking

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. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced Thursday.

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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 ...