Obituaries
May 28, 2026

Pastor Jacquelyn Butler – Belle Vernon

Lovingly known to many as “Pastor Jackie,” Pastor Jacquelyn Butler was born in Charleroi, Pa., on Dec. 13, 1947, the sixth child of the late Benjamin E. Butler Jr. and Christella Butler. She peacefully departed this life at home on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the age of 78. She graduated from Belle Vernon Area High School in 1966. Pastor Butler earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hunter College in New York City in 1988. She also received her Bachelor of Religious Education, (BRE) in 1970,...

Bearcats win WPIAL Class 2A Championship
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Bearcats win WPIAL Class 2A Championship
May 28, 2026
The Bentworth Bearcats celebrate after winning the WPIAL Class 2A championship Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over Neshannock at PennWest California University’s Lilley Field. See game coverage on page ...
Community gathers to discuss aftermath of fatal explosion at U.S. Steel plant
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Community gathers to discuss aftermath of fatal explosion at U.S. Steel plant
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 28, 2026
Several environmental groups hosted the community conversation on Wednesday. More than 50 residents attended a community conversation Wednesday to get a larger insight into last year’s explosion at th...
Ladies of the Grand Army host annual veterans service
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Ladies of the Grand Army host annual veterans service
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 28, 2026
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Starkweather Circle No. 173, held its annual veterans memorial service Wednesday at the Noble J. Dick Aquatorium in Monongahela. As flower petals drifted acro...
South Allegheny to hold commencement Friday
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South Allegheny to hold commencement Friday
May 28, 2026
Seniors Taylor Bowman and Dillon Pomocki are this year’s Superintendent Award recipients. For the MVI Graduation for 107 members of South Allegheny High School’s Class of 2026 is set for 6:30 p.m. Fri...
Frazier High School announces top graduates
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Frazier High School announces top graduates
May 28, 2026
Commencement for 82 graduates will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. For the MVI Frazier High School in Perryopolis will hold its 2026 commencement at 7 p.m. Friday in the Frazier High School auditorium. Ther...