Pirates’ bullpen blows 5-run lead in loss
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
May 16, 2026

Pirates’ bullpen blows 5-run lead in loss

By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 

The Pittsburgh Pirates had celebrated too early, first when reliever Yohan Ramirez used an upside- down orange traffic cone to catch a Marcell Ozuna home run in the bullpen and then after two blasts by Brandon Lowe to build a comfortable cushion over the Philadelphia Phillies.

EF students flock to ‘Chicks in the Sticks’
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EF students flock to ‘Chicks in the Sticks’
May 16, 2026
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Elizabeth Forward Elementary Center hold baby chicks Friday afternoon during recess at the school’s “Chicks in the Sticks” chicken coop. Introduced in 2023, the pro...
Carroll Township OKs rules for data centers
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Carroll Township OKs rules for data centers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 16, 2026
Modifications to the zoning code also cover projects involving alternative energy. New rules governing data centers, solar facilities, wind energy systems and other alternative energy projects are off...
Huge races on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary
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Huge races on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary
May 16, 2026
The two major parties will select their candidates for November. By the MVI Democrats and Republicans across Pennsylvania will decide Tuesday which candidates from their respective parties will go on ...
EF addresses rumors about high school renovation work
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EF addresses rumors about high school renovation work
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2026
The district and school board issued separate statements regarding the status of the project. Elizabeth Forward is trying to set the record straight when it comes to rumors and speculation involving t...
Charleroi Area crowns prom royalty
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Charleroi Area crowns prom royalty
May 16, 2026
Derek Karpiak and Anna Kondratowicz were crowned prom king and queen of Charleroi Area High School during grand march ceremonies Friday evening. Photo by Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Cook facing primary challenge
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Cook facing primary challenge
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2026
The incumbent House member will battle Waynesburg Councilman Ben Humble on Tuesday. State Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, is facing one Republican primary challenger in the 50th District, while o...