Elizabeth Forward to honor Elite 20’s Class of 2026
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2026
The Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association hold the banquet each year. Elizabeth Forward High School will have its annual Elite 20 banquet May 21 at the Sunset Room at the Vista — showcasing...
Saints Joachim and Anne hold Diaper Drive
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May 14, 2026
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/ Liberty Borough recently conducted a Diaper Drive for Catholic Charities to help area families. The parish donated 1,098 diapers, 40 pac...
Man gets 54 months in prison for lottery scam targeting older Americans
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May 14, 2026
By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A Jamaican man who pleaded guilty to being part of a multi-million-dollar lottery fraud targeting older adults will serve 4 1/2 years in federal prison. Tajay Singh, 29, wa...
Beautiful day for a bike ride
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May 13, 2026
Wendi Gniadek of Bentleyville rides her bicycle Tuesday afternoon along a trail at Mingo Creek County Park, enjoying warm temperatures and sunny spring weather. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Glassport fills vacant seat on borough council
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May 13, 2026
Rich Giannandrea was selected, prompting objections from one of the four other applicants. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Mayor Keith DiMarco swore in council’s newest member Tuesday night. ...
NBV councilman resigns in insurance dispute
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 13, 2026
John Gilmore was just elected to his first term in November. Questions, rumors and confusion over health insurance coverage for elected officials dominated Tuesday’s North Belle Vernon council meeting...
Monessen school board gets first look at 2026-27 budget
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 13, 2026
It’s posted on the district’s website for public review and will be discussed at the next meeting. The Monessen City School District will post its proposed budget for the 202627 school year on its web...
BVA presents proposed budget with $500K deficit
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 13, 2026
The district’s chief financial officer said board members and administrators will work to reduce it before a final vote is taken. At Tuesday’s meeting, Belle Vernon Area school board members got their...
Mon Valley fans cheer on the Cougars
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May 13, 2026
Fans from all over showed up Tuesday to watch Charleroi’s baseball team take on Mt. Pleasant at the W&J field in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. Shown are Aidan Angotti of Monongahela, Jack Edw...
McKeesport Area students learn about government
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May 13, 2026
McKeesport Area High School students had the opportunity to participate in informative sessions featuring elected leaders and government professionals, where they learned more about how state governme...
‘Snooper crane’ engaged for inspection of Layton Bridge
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May 13, 2026
A hill will be tarped to keep bats from re-entering caves during the $56M project. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive There’s a laundry list of things to do before state transportation officials can begin rep...
25 workers laid off after Spirit Airlines exit
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May 13, 2026
The Unity airport loses TSA services and cuts staff while awaiting a new carrier to utilize its nearly completed $22M terminal expansion. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Last week, 25 workers at Arnold ...
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May 13, 2026
Tuan Dang is charged with first-degree murder in a 2022 shooting in the parking lot of Rostraver Square. By the MVI A Philadelphia man accused in a 2022 Rostraver Township fatal shooting waived his ri...
AG’s office warns of party invitation email scam
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May 13, 2026
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Careful whose online party invitation you accept — it could result in your email credentials being stolen. The Attorney General’s Office is warning Pennsylvanians about a new...
South Allegheny students’ boat project passes first test in water
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
After building the craft, they took it for a spin on Lake Emilie in Renziehausen Park. Excitement and anticipation were in the air as five South Allegheny High School students tested their custom-buil...
Forward Township seeks grant to replace bridges
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 12, 2026
They are located on Kelly Hollow Road & Ripple Road. Forward Township supervisors discussed plans to pursue state funding for two bridge replacement projects Monday, while also addressing ongoing conc...
Charleroi Elementary time capsule opening sparks memories from 1997
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 12, 2026
Former art teacher Sue Mohney returned to view the items her students placed inside. Nearly 30 years ago, young art students sealed away pieces of their lives inside a time capsule at Charleroi Elemen...
2 Democrats battle to challenge Kuzma
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
Dylan Altemara and Kellianne Frketic are seeking the nomination in the 39th District. Two Elizabeth Township residents will square off again in the May 19 primary election — this time for the Democrat...
Discovery will add to cost of pickleball court project
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
The price will increase by $21,920 because of the need to place stone beneath the asphalt. The contractor for White Oak’s pickleball court has some concerns about the asphalt and location of the proje...
South Allegheny High School crowns prom king and queen
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May 12, 2026
South Allegheny High School’s 2026 Prom, “The Golden Gatsby,” was held on Friday at Edgewood Country Club. Shown are the new prom king and queen, Drew Cook and Ava Brown. Submitted