Young fans watch EF softball team advance
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May 22, 2026
Elizabeth Forward softball fans Logan Bodnar, 8, left, and Lucas Matyasovsky, 8, pose for a photo before the first pitch of Thursday’s WPIAL Class 4A semifinal game at Gateway High School in Monroevil...
Junior commissioners making a difference in Elizabeth Township
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 22, 2026
They all completed projects over the past year to enhance the community. Elizabeth Township’s junior commissioners were recognized for their service to the community as some of their terms are coming ...
Electric bills to increase for area residents on June 1
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May 22, 2026
The rate hikes will affect customers of Duquesne Light & West Penn Power. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Pennsylvanians should expect to pay more on their electric bills come June, including customers of Duq...
Tax increase included in Ringgold budget proposal
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 22, 2026
District officials said rising costs in several areas make the hike necessary. Escalating special education, health care and transportation costs left few options as the Ringgold School directors rece...
Monessen prepares for ‘Music in the Park’ series
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By By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@youmivi 
May 22, 2026
It will open with a concert by the Billy Price Band on June 27. .com Monessen is gearing up for its second annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series, which will feature four different weekend p...
Residents monitor deteriorating Westwood land
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
May 22, 2026
Several of them asked council to take action at this week’s meeting. West Mifflin council held a public hearing prior to Wednesday’s meeting for a Zoning Text Amendment that altered provisions of Chap...
Volunteers work to bring Memorial Day traditions back to Belle Vernon Cemetery
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May 21, 2026
Thanks to the efforts of a group of volunteers, led by Donna Santoro, flags were placed on veterans’ graves and a Memorial Day service will be held at the Belle Vernon Cemetery. By the MVI On a recent...
EF approves tentative budget with tax increase
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2026
Several staffing positions were eliminated and two administrators resigned from their positions. The proposed general fund budget for the 2026-27 school year passed unanimously at Elizabeth Forward, a...
Charleroi Area budget holds the line on taxes
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 21, 2026
District officials said retiree and replacement staffing changes helped reduce costs. Rising cyber school charter tuition, health care expenses and special education costs continue to pressure the Cha...
McKeesport Area prom royalty
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May 21, 2026
McKeesport Area High School will celebrate prom tonight. Shown are members of the 2026 prom court, front row, from left, Teagan Gallagher, Kelsey Alesius, Ni’Zhay Jefferson, Rakihya Freeman and Kimia ...
Water main break in McKeesport
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May 21, 2026
Drivers are alerted to use caution in downtown McKeesport as crews work to resolve a water main break on Walnut Street. As of press time Wednesday, the road was closed between Lysle Boulevard and Sixt...
Monongahela Main Street project will tell the stories behind historic buildings
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2026
MMSP’s Rivers of Steel project will include the development of a series of “storytelling posters” designed to be placed throughout store windows. The Monongahela Main Street Program is in the final st...
Bartolotta tops Buchtan in Senate GOP primary
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 20, 2026
The incumbent won on the strength of an impressive showing in Washington County. Republican voters in Pennsylvania’s 46th Senatorial District handed incumbent Sen. Camera Bartolotta another primary vi...
Shapiro-Garrity contest set for fall
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May 20, 2026
Austin Davis will battle Jason Richey in the race for lieutenant governor. By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity cruised to victory Tuesday in...
Humble ousts Cook in 50th District race
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Primary Election 2026
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2026
Cook wasn’t ready to admit defeat late Tuesday night. Waynesburg Council President Ben Humble defeated incumbent state Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, in Tuesday’s Republican primary in the 50th ...
Altemara wins Democratic nod in 39th District
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2026
He’ll challenge state Rep. Andrew Kuzma in the general election. Dylan Altemara won the Democratic House nomination in the 39th District on Tuesday and will face state Rep. Andrew Kuzma this fall. Alt...
Trial begins in 2021 shooting death of McKeesport woman
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May 20, 2026
The defense says suspect had no motive to kill. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Isaac Smith’s burner phone was the last one to call Karli Short just minutes before she was shot. The revolver he bought six...
BVA approves preliminary budget with $500K deficit; honors students
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By By LADIMIR GARCIA Igarcia @yourmvi .com 
May 20, 2026
School board members will consider several options to bring it into balance before a final vote. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved a preliminary budget Tuesday that includes a $500,000 defic...
Ringgold prom royalty
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May 20, 2026
Ringgold High School will hold prom Thursday evening with the theme, “The Great Gatsby.” The Grand March will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the doors opening at 3:30 p.m. for viewing the event. Tickets can...
Jail guard placed on leave after deadly inmate stabbing at Allegheny County Jail
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May 20, 2026
By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive An Allegheny County Jail guard has been placed on unpaid leave after a deadly stabbing at the Downtown lockup last week. Officials Tuesday declined to name the correctional...