Crossing the bridge to first grade

Emma Frank adjusts her graduation cap as she enters the gymnasium during the California Area Elementary School kindergarten graduation ceremony Wednesday morning. See more photos on A2. Jeff Helsel / MVI

Kindergarten student Michael Anderson leads a line of classmates as they prepare to enter the California Area Elementary School kindergarten graduation ceremony Wednesday morning. During the ceremony, students received diplomas and crossed a ceremonial bridge symbolizing their transition to first grade. Jeff Helsel / MVI

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Class of 2026 graduates at California

June 5, 2026

Haley Tabron of Roscoe participates in commencement ceremonies with the rest of the Class of 2026 Thursday evening at California Area High School. See more photos in our online photo gallery at www.mo...

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Cellphone fines for drivers begin today

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 5, 2026

Police have been limited to warnings under Paul Miller’s Law for the past year. Starting today, police can begin issuing fines to anyone caught holding their cellphones while driving. Paul Miller’s La...

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Music returns to Plum Street as summer concert series begins

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 5, 2026

Shows in Elizabeth are set for every Thursday through the end of August. Residents of Elizabeth Borough and the surrounding area flocked to Plum Street with their lawn chairs Thursday night as the ann...

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Pigs, dogs and cats removed from condemned property

June 5, 2026

A public nuisance charge has been filed against owner Wendi Kraemer. By the MVI Rostraver Township police and animal rescue officials returned to a rat-infested property Thursday afternoon to serve an...

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Davanzo eyes $250 checks for all Pa. families

June 5, 2026

By the MVI Connecting inflation relief with America’s 250th birthday celebration, state Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton announced a proposal to offer $250 birthday checks to Pennsylvania families. “July...

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Animals rescued from Belle Vernon property

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 5, 2026

Police say dozens of dogs and two cats were at the Belle Vernon residence. More than 60 dogs and cats were rescued Thursday after they were found living in deplorable conditions in Fayette County. As ...