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8-year-old’s annual cereal collection drive is crackling
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8-year-old’s annual cereal collection drive is crackling
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 24, 2026
Xander O’Brien has already brought in nearly 200 boxes of his 300-box goal for the Bag Brigade. A Belle Vernon Area elementary school student is showing that it’s never too early to start giving back ...
Fallowfield Township man, 2 dogs die in fire
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Fallowfield Township man, 2 dogs die in fire
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 24, 2026
Firefighters said George Milliken was unresponsive when they arrived at the Smith Street home. An early-morning house fire on Smith Street in Fallowfield Township claimed the life of a 66-year-old man...
MVI hosts baseball/softball Media Day
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MVI hosts baseball/softball Media Day
February 24, 2026
A group from BVA poses for MVI photographer Jeff Helsel at Monday’s baseball/softball media day at Trailside Restaurant in West Newton. From left are Connor Bergman, Jack Edwards, new head coach Taylo...
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Elizabeth Township loses Supreme Court appeal on well pad decision
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Elizabeth Township loses Supreme Court appeal on well pad decision
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 24, 2026
A 2025 Commonwealth Court ruling remains intact. Protect Elizabeth Township is calling on township officials to immediately enforce a Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania decision regarding the township...
Rock, mineral and gem show returning to Charleroi
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Rock, mineral and gem show returning to Charleroi
February 24, 2026
Attendees can buy the items and learn more about how they were created. For the MVI For the fourth time in six years, Linda Horrell, gemologist and owner of Marbill Diamonds & Jewelry, along with Dr. ...
McKeesport students learn hands-on skills in auto and collision class
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McKeesport students learn hands-on skills in auto and collision class
February 24, 2026
Auto Body and Collision Repair is only one of the many CTE programs offered at the high school. By SANDY SABOT For the McKeesport Area School District McKeesport Area Senior High School students in Ra...
Sports
Hupp too much for Warriors to handle
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Hupp too much for Warriors to handle
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
February 24, 2026
Blackhawk stayed unbeaten as Aubree Hupp scored 29 points with 21 rebounds in a win over Elizabeth Forward. Blackhawk’s Aubree Hupp left no doubt about her impact Monday. The senior forward and Canisi...
Eagles earn golden opportunity
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WPIAL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP
Eagles earn golden opportunity
February 24, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Serra Catholic punched its ticket to the Pete with a 48-36 win over Union in the WPIAL Class 1A semifinals Monday. The No. 2 Eagles will face off against No. 4 Geibel Cat...
Succesful weekend for G-Force AC fighters
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Succesful weekend for G-Force AC fighters
February 24, 2026
For the Mon Valley Independent Five G-Force fighters were in action this past weekend at the Western PA Golden Gloves Tournament. The card opened with a unique championship matchup in the 115-pound, 1...
Jayhawks survive Clairton to reach WPIAL final
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Jayhawks survive Clairton to reach WPIAL final
By By BILL BECKNER JR. TribLive 
February 24, 2026
Top-seeded Jeannette didn’t necessarily want to play a halfcourt game against No. 5 Clairton. But that’s exactly what it got Monday night. In a physical, grind-it-out WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball se...
Obituaries
Paul Stephen ‘Bud’ Spesak – Monongahela, Carroll Township
Obituaries
Paul Stephen ‘Bud’ Spesak – Monongahela, Carroll Township
February 24, 2026
Paul Stephen “Bud” Spesak, 91, of Monongahela, Carroll Township, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in his loving home environment surrounded by his family. He was born in Carroll Township on June 19,...
Joseph A. Bruno – Charleroi
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Joseph A. Bruno – Charleroi
February 24, 2026
Joseph A. Bruno, 85, of Charleroi, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Mon Valley Care Center. He was born in North Charleroi on Aug. 25, 1940, son of Anthony and Sadie Patti Bruno. Joe served ...