Spears-Jennings an ‘atypical’ 7th-rounder
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May 5, 2026

Spears-Jennings an ‘atypical’ 7th-rounder

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 

Content with his place among the organizational hierarchy — and perhaps self-aware of his lane and his strengths — Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach Joe Whitt Jr. gave an honest answer when asked when seventh-round pick Robert Spears-Jennings first got onto his personal radar.

Family honors mom’s legacy of kindness by continuing her bracelet ministry
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Family honors mom’s legacy of kindness by continuing her bracelet ministry
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 9, 2026
Before her passing last year, Hazel Brock Rone began making bracelets and giving them away to spread kindness and love. At Anthony E. Madison Sr. Veterans Memorial Park in Monessen, Valerie Osborne st...
BVA’s mock prom crash confronts real-life consequences
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BVA’s mock prom crash confronts real-life consequences
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 9, 2026
About 400 Belle Vernon Area students attended the annual drill to raise awareness of driving impaired. On Friday, hundreds of Belle Vernon Area High School students stood in silence as they watched fi...
Pa. Senate votes to end auto emission inspections
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Pa. Senate votes to end auto emission inspections
May 9, 2026
The Senate bill faces much stiffer odds in the Democratic-majority state House. By Pennlive.Com The state Senate this week passed a bill that would end Pennsylvania’s emissions inspection program for ...
McKeesport bar to honor employee killed in 5-car crash
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McKeesport bar to honor employee killed in 5-car crash
May 9, 2026
Danielle (Dani) Jackman worked part-time as a cook at Smitty’s Place. For the MVI The victim in a deadly crash in Pittsburgh was a beloved part-time cook at Smitty’s Place in McKeesport. “I was with D...
I-70 crash snarls traffic
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I-70 crash snarls traffic
May 9, 2026
Fallowfield Township firefighters and state police were called to a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 west at the Lover exit shortly after 4 p.m. Friday. The highway was restricted to one lane while crews c...