MAKING THE GRADE

Hailey Mercy Smith graduates from Muhlenberg College

Hailey Mercy Smith of Charleroi graduated Sunday with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Muhlenberg College in Allentown.

A member of the Class of 2026, Smith majored in dance and minored in business administration at the college.

Alexandria Quigley graduates from Wilkes University

Alexandria Quigley of Finleyville earned a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre during spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday....

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Volunteers work to bring Memorial Day traditions back to BV Cemetery

May 21, 2026

Thanks to the efforts of a group of volunteers, led by Donna Santoro, flags were placed on veterans’ graves and a Memorial Day service will be held at the Belle Vernon Cemetery. By the MVI On a recent...

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EF approves tentative budget with tax increase

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 21, 2026

Several staffing positions were eliminated and two administrators resigned from their positions. The proposed general fund budget for the 2026-27 school year passed unanimously at Elizabeth Forward, a...

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Charleroi Area budget holds the line on taxes

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 21, 2026

District officials said retiree and replacement staffing changes helped reduce costs. Rising cyber school charter tuition, health care expenses and special education costs continue to pressure the Cha...

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MCKEESPORT AREA PROM ROYALTY

May 21, 2026

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NEWS BRIEFS

May 21, 2026

Monessen firefighters were called to the area of Park Centre Plaza on Wednesday morning for reports of gas odors. After an investigation, crews spoke with the sewage authority, who advised that gasoli...

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Monongahela Main Street project will tell the stories behind historic buildings

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 21, 2026

MMSP’s Rivers of Steel project will include the development of a series of “storytelling posters” designed to be placed throughout store windows. The Monongahela Main Street Program is in the final st...