Mon Valley Nurses Association Scholarship
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May 15, 2026

Mon Valley Nurses Association Scholarship

The Mon Valley Nurses Association presented its 2026 nursing scholarship to Elizabeth Forward High School senior Samantha Malek during a May 7 meeting at River House Cafe in Charleroi. Samantha was accompanied by her mother, Shannon, and her sister, Taylor, as she received the honor. She plans to attend Penn State University main campus to pursue her nursing degree. Pictured, from left, are Treasurer Susan Silbaugh, President Betty Geis, Malek, Secretary Michelle Lux, and Vice President Mary Lou...

Clairton celebrated in mayor’s office mural
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Clairton celebrated in mayor’s office mural
By By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom 
May 15, 2026
Artist Kamara Townes brought together several aspects of the city in the artwork. A stunning mural by a local artist is finally complete and can be viewed in the office of Clairton Mayor Jim Cerqua. “...
First phase of Magic City Riverfront Park project begins
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First phase of Magic City Riverfront Park project begins
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2026
Columbia Gas aided construction with a $13,175 donation to help build a walking track. Despite steady rain Thursday morning, work officially began on the first phase of Magic City Riverfront Park as l...
West Mifflin Area rejects large tax hike
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West Mifflin Area rejects large tax hike
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 15, 2026
Taxes remain steady in the proposed budget, with a projected $2,826,129 deficit being made up through the general fund. At Thursday’s meeting, the West Mifflin Area school board refused to adopt a pre...
Charleroi Area Prom Royalty
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Charleroi Area Prom Royalty
May 15, 2026
Charleroi Area High School will host its 2026 prom Friday evening at the Core Event Center in Irwin. This year’s prom court members are, from the front row to back row, from left, Lilly Withers, Shenn...
Rostraver Township Historical Society Presents Scholarship
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Rostraver Township Historical Society Presents Scholarship
May 15, 2026
The Rostraver Township Historical Society presented Belle Vernon Area High School senior Brook Lesko with its first 2026 Rostraver Township Historical Society Scholarship, totaling $1,500. The daughte...
PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees
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PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
May 15, 2026
A new partnership has been reached with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. A new partnership will assist Pennsylvania Western University students with earning graduate health degrees. PennWest...