Political beliefs put wedge in friendship

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently discovered that a new friend of mine has a different political opinion than I do. Since then, I have stopped reaching out and asking to hang out. The other day, she confronted me to ask why I’ve been distant.

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Young Fans Watch EF Softball Team Advance

May 22, 2026

Elizabeth Forward softball fans Logan Bodnar, 8, left, and Lucas Matyasovsky, 8, pose for a photo before the first pitch of Thursday’s WPIAL Class 4A semifinal game at Gateway High School in Monroevil...

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Junior commissioners making a difference in Elizabeth Township

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 22, 2026

They all completed projects over the past year to enhance the community. Elizabeth Township’s junior commissioners were recognized for their service to the community as some of their terms are coming ...

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Electric bills to increase for area residents on June 1

By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive

May 22, 2026

The rate hikes will affect customers of Duquesne Light & West Penn Power. Pennsylvanians should expect to pay more on their electric bills come June, including customers of Duquesne Light and West Pen...

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Tax increase included in Ringgold budget proposal

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 22, 2026

District officials said rising costs in several areas make the hike necessary. Escalating special education, health care and transportation costs left few options as the Ringgold School directors rece...

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Monessen prepares for ‘Music in the Park’ series

By By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@youmivi

May 22, 2026

It will open with a concert by the Billy Price Band on June 27. .com Monessen is gearing up for its second annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series, which will feature four different weekend p...

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Centerville Clinics honors retired executive director Janet Bitonti

May 22, 2026

For the MVI According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average tenure of a young professional in their first job ranges from just over one year to just under three years. Research also show...