High school, Sports
May 5, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Cougars downed; EF clinches share of section

By JEREMY SELLEW 

Jeffrey Blair drove in five runs as Waynesburg Central rallied past Charleroi in a Section 4-3A game, pulling even with the Cougars in the standings ahead of a pivotal rematch today for Game 2 of their season-ending series.

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
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Valley superintendent alerts families on rising number of school swatting incidents
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Valley superintendent alerts families on rising number of school swatting incidents
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...
Term limits gain traction in Allegheny County
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Term limits gain traction in Allegheny County
May 5, 2026
Voters will consider them in separate ballot questions in November. By AMELIA BENAVIDES-COLÓN TribLive A proposal to impose term limits on Allegheny County officials, including members of County Counc...
Church to lead Elizabeth Township clean-up effort
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Church to lead Elizabeth Township 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...
Charleroi Area Kids of Steel participate in Pittsburgh Kids Marathon
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Charleroi Area Kids of Steel participate in Pittsburgh Kids Marathon
May 5, 2026
Ninety-five students from the Charleroi Area School District participated in the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon over the weekend. Charleroi elementary health and physical education teacher Amanda Bashioum o...