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,...

New citation issued for rat-infested property
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New citation issued for rat-infested property
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 6, 2026
Rostraver Police Chief Scott Sokol said animal neglect charges are still being considered. Rostraver code enforcement issued a new citation Friday to the owner of a Rostraver Township property that ha...
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Coen Markets sale won’t affect Carroll Twp. project
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 6, 2026
Township officials said the permitting process is continuing with PennDOT. A pending sale of Coen Markets isn’t slowing plans for the company’s long-awaited Carroll Township development. On Tuesday, t...
Monongahela Farmers Market begins new season
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Monongahela Farmers Market begins new season
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 6, 2026
It will run through late September with a variety of music and themed events. The Monongahela Farmers Market held its opening day Friday, starting a season that will continue until September. Everythi...
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