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Carroll Twp. to survey two new homes amid residents’ complaints

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 11, 2024

A citizens group claims that the structures on Briarwood and Cedarwood drives don’t comply with township regulations. Carroll Township supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to have a survey done on t...

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‘Coin battle’ at Central Elementary raises cash for Meals on Wheels

By SARAH PELLIS

December 11, 2024

Classes at Central Elementary School competed to bring in the largest donations. Elizabeth Forward School District’s Central Elementary students gave back to their community in a unique way this week....

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McKeesport Festival of Trees winners announced

December 11, 2024

The City of McKeesport’s annual Festival of Trees wrapped up Monday night. Here are the 2024 winners: People’s Choice Award “Cinder the Safety Emu” by the McKeesport Fire Department Original (Adult) 1...

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Taxes hold steady in New Eagle

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 11, 2024

The borough also set its meeting schedule for 2025. New Eagle residents won’t have to fork over extra money for their property tax bills in 2025. Council passed its budget for next year at Tuesday’s m...

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West Mifflin Police host Santa Cop program

December 11, 2024

The West Mifflin Police Department partnered with Froggy Radio on Thursday at the West Mifflin Walmart for their annual Santa Cop Toy Drive. Every year, the West Mifflin Police Department donates hund...

High school, Sports

Leopards roar past Tigers in 4th quarter

By JEREMY SELLEW

December 11, 2024

Defense helped BVA outscore McKeesport, 24-12, in the final period of Tuesday’s win. The Belle Vernon Area boys basketball team upped its winning streak to three Monday with a non-section win over vis...

High school, Sports

Defense pushes Cougars to big win over Carmichaels

By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports

December 11, 2024

Charleroi put on a defensive clinic Tuesday, cruising to a 65-30 victory over Carmichaels behind a relentless press, balanced scoring, and contributions from the bench. The Cougars jumped out to an ea...

High school, Sports

Kaszer’s big night lifts Jaguars over Titans

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

December 11, 2024

Noah Kaszer hit five 3-pointers and scored 23 points for Thomas Jefferson. WPIAL basketball teams across the area are preparing for section play with tough matchups, and West Mifflin was no different ...

NFL, Sports

Steelers believe they’re Super contenders

December 11, 2024

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Preseason’s over. Now the real work begins for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the past three months have been promising and productive for the first-place Steelers (10-3), it has com...

Obituaries

Marion Alterici Sance – Monongahela

December 11, 2024

Marion Alterici Sance, 88, of Monongahela, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Vida Springs Senior Living and Pers onal Care Home in Monongahela. Born July 2, 1936, in Charleroi, she was the daugh...

Obituaries

Barry C. Jester – North Charleroi

December 11, 2024

Barry C. Jester, 85, of North Charleroi, left this world to be with the love of his life, Anna Louise, on Dec. 10, 2024. Barry was born on May 29, 1939, in Monessen, to the late Clifford and Mary Rulo...