BVA tables decision on athletic director
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October 21, 2026

BVA tables decision on athletic director

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 

Several parents were angered that the position remains open.

The Belle Vernon Area School District is still without an athletic director, as the school board opted Tuesday to table a motion to hire Jake Sweitzer in a 5-4 vote.

Secretary Robert Harhai and Directors Stephanie Quinn, Janis Niemiec, Stacey Livengood and Josh Pollock voted to table the motion. President Jack Curran, Vice President Michelle Callaway-Rodriguez and Directors Adam Spitznagel and Carly Gargan voted against it.

Resident Robyn...

Rosensteel family remembers ‘Moe’
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The Rosensteel family takes part in a pregame ceremony Tuesday with the Ringgold and Belle Vernon girls soccer teams honoring the life of Kaitlyn “Moe” Rosensteel. From left are Rams assistant coach K...
Rogers challenging Davanzo in 58th District rematch
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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A challenger is facing off against a six-year incumbent in the 58th Legislative District. State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, is once again facing Cherri Rogers, D-Scottdale, who ran for the seat in ...
Arrangement with ICE has Glassport council’s approval
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Council approves landmark policy on paid parental leave
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Employers have 12 months to implement the policy. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive After months of debate and pushback from some local business owners, Allegheny County Council approved a landmark policy Tue...
Pedestrian hurt in Rostraver
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October 21, 2026
Rostraver Township Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident Tuesday evening involving a pedestrian on Tri-County Lane. One person was treated by the fire department and Rostraver West Newton Em...