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May 9, 2026

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McKeesport Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays

The First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fayette St., Rostraver Township, will present a May family movie event at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The movie “Mother’s Day,” directed by Garry Marshall, is a heartfelt ensemble romantic comedy that intertwines multiple storylines, each exploring the joys, challenges, and surprises of motherhood. There is no admission charge; donations are welcome. Come, relax and enjoy an evening with popcorn, snacks and beverages, which will be available for purchase.

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
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McKeesport bar to honor employee killed in
car crash
May 9, 2026
5- 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 wit...
West Mifflin School Board set to vote on tentative budget
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West Mifflin School Board set to vote on tentative budget
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 9, 2026
The district is dealing with increased costs across the board. The West Mifflin School Board is set to move forward with a preliminary school year budget for the 2026-27 school year following Thursday...