Charleroi council discusses mowing costs at vacant properties
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 7, 2026
It has become too time consuming for the street department to handle. With warmer weather arriving and grass-growing season already under way, Charleroi council is preparing to hire outside help to ke...
Elizabeth Townships addresses e-bike, scooter safety
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April 7, 2026
Safety and damage concerns have been expressed in the township. By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com E-bike and scooter safety was the main topic of conversation among Elizabeth Township commissioners ...
Monessen Elks grant will help fund public library
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April 7, 2026
Monessen Elks BPOE Lodge 773 secured a $4,000 grant to help the library increase its book collection. For the MVI Like many organizations that provide public services to residents in their community, ...
Utility assistance fair set in McKeesport
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April 7, 2026
Pennsylvania American Water will host the free event April 15 at the McKeesport Palisades. For the MVI Pennsylvania American Water will hold a Utility Assistance and Resource Fair from 3:30 p.m. to 6:...
Westmoreland County’s housing director named to state housing board
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April 7, 2026
Michael Washowich has headed Westmoreland’s housing authority since 2002. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Washowich has been appointed to ...
State police searching for man accused of sex crimes against minor
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April 7, 2026
Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a man accused of raping a minor. An arrest warrant has been issued for 42-year-old Matthew Barth of Eighty Four. Barth is facing numerous charges, including r...
A foolish NATO was a big loser in the Iran war
Opinion, Politics
April 7, 2026
NATO members are not legally required to join any member’s military operations that are not formally sanctioned by the alliance or not aimed at protecting the homelands of the membership. But they oft...
Politics, World News
April 7, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges Monday as his ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer, after Tehran rejected a 4...
POLICE LOG
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McKeesport
April 7, 2026
Donora • Michael William Ulery, 32, of Donora was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Saturday, court records state. McKeesport • Eric Barl...
Hunting for Easter eggs in North Belle Vernon
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April 6, 2026
Above, Celeste Silva, 6, filled her basket Saturday at North Belle Vernon’s annual Easter egg hunt. With her are David and Laura Silva of North Belle Vernon.  See more photos on A4 and in our online p...
Anti-retaliation law provides extra protection for tenants
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
It’s similar to laws that already exist in other parts of the state. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed a new anti-retaliation bill that would give tenants in Allegheny County additional...
EF elementary schools stress community involvement
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
The principal of the two schools gave a presentation on how students have interacted with the surrounding area. Greenock and Mount Vernon elementary school students have been getting involved in the c...
Energy audit set at YMCA
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 6, 2026
The facility is hoping to run more efficiently. A new energy audit at the Mon Valley YMCA could lead to lower operating costs and more money for youth development, aquatics and outreach programs. The ...
Trump administration agencies post Easter messages
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By By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer 
April 6, 2026
Numerous previous presidents have issued statements in recognition of Easter Sunday. This year, the Trump administration went a step farther, with several key Cabinet departments heralding Christ’s re...
News, Politics
By By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/ Report for America 
April 6, 2026
LOUISA, Va. (AP) — Michael Shull never imagined that a Democrat from the wealthy suburbs of Washington would represent his community in Congress. His corner of Virginia, with its sprawling farms and w...
Politics
By By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press 
April 6, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for President Donald Trump as it asks a federal appea...
Around The Valley, Features
April 6, 2026
• Community dinner, Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport, 4 p.m., doors open at 3:30 p.m. • U.S. Steel SOAR Chapter 15-7 meeting, Local 2227 United Steelworkers Hall, 130...