Obituaries
May 29, 2026

Nathan Smichnick – Pittsburgh

Nathan Smichnick, 36, of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in his home. Born Aug. 13, 1989, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Ronald and Sally Kradel Smichnick, who survive and reside in North Belle Vernon. A resident of Pittsburgh for the past 15 years, Nathan worked as a lab technician at Bruceton Research Labs NIOSH Division. He was an avid leader and participant in the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), participating in rallies and protests in Pittsburgh and D.C.,...

New citation issued for rat-infested property
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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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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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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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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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June 6, 2026
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