A raggedy toy to a treasured symbol of childhood: The teddy bear
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May 2, 2026

A raggedy toy to a treasured symbol of childhood: The teddy bear

By By TERRY TANG Associated Press 

PHOENIX (AP) — The circular muzzle. The little nose tip. The button eyes and two round, fuzzy ears. What is it about the teddy bear that has kept children wrapped around its furry paws for over a century?

Inspirational advice offered to BVA girls at senior tea
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Inspirational advice offered to BVA girls at senior tea
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 5, 2026
The Rostraver Woman’s Club has been hosting the event since 1965. Elegance and tradition met a touch of Hollywood glamour Monday as Belle Vernon Area senior girls gathered for the annual Rostraver Wom...
Shapiro demands stop to ‘excessive’ utility rate increases
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Shapiro demands stop to ‘excessive’ utility rate increases
May 5, 2026
As energy costs climb, the governor pressures utilities to limit rate hikes and change how profits are determined. By CHARLOTTE KEITH and STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvanians str...
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Monessen superintendent alerts families on swatting
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 5, 2026
Police were called to several Pennsylvania schools on Monday. The Monessen City School District cautioned families Monday about the rising number of swatting incidents throughout the state. Multiple s...
Church to lead Elizabeth Twp. clean-up effort
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Church to lead Elizabeth Twp. clean-up effort
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 5, 2026
The lead pastor of New Hope Assembly of God told commissioners that they need volunteers for the June 13 event. Elizabeth Township commissioners heard a presentation at Monday’s meeting on an upcoming...
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WEDNESDAY
May 5, 2026
We’ll have coverage of a meeting regarding West Mifflin’s Mon View Heights in Wednesday’s MVI.