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Mayor Mozer taking bipartisan approach to city revitalization

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 17, 2025

Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer has worked with county officials for blight removal and redevelopment. Mayor Ron Mozer will work with anybody regardless of political affiliation to better the City of Monesse...

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Search warrant reveals new details in Rostraver homicide

April 17, 2025

The public document also revealed the Rostraver woman’s fiance reported her death to police. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive When Bryan Murray hadn’t heard from his fiancee last Friday morning, he went ...

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Ringgold art students attend ‘Open Studios’ at PennWest California

April 17, 2025

PennWest California’s visual and performing arts students hosted an“Open Studios” event Wednesday, featuring live art demonstrations, create-your-own-art stations, an artist market and live music. Stu...

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West Mifflin Area School Board hears budget update

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 17, 2025

A budget deficit could be around $2.9 million for the school district. The West Mifflin Area School Board received a budget update to assess the district’s current finances during Wednesday’s board me...

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EF high school renovation change orders explained

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 17, 2025

The changes were necessary as construction moves along on the project. Elizabeth Forward School Board readdressed some high school construction questions that were raised at last week’s committee of t...

Residents upset over local bridge closure

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Residents upset over local bridge closure

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 17, 2025

The Center Avenue bridge connects Elizabeth Borough and Forward Township. The closure of a bridge that connects Elizabeth Borough and Forward Township has caused concern and lengthy commutes for local...

Weston, Travalena named Athletes of the Week

High school, Sports

WEEKLY HONORS

Weston, Travalena named Athletes of the Week

By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports

April 17, 2025

When it comes to the boys and girls of summer, few players had better weeks on the diamond than Kaden Weston and Emma Travalena. And they are two of the youngest. Weston is a junior on California Area...

High school, Sports

Tyler Lesko’s gem leads Jaguars over Falcons

By By JASON BLACK For MVI Sports

April 17, 2025

Tyler Lesko pitched a complete game as the Jaguars remained unbeaten in section play. Hitting in key situations and playing clean defense were two problems that the Connellsville baseball team simply ...

Warriors open new Boston Field with win over U’Town

High school, Sports

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Warriors open new Boston Field with win over U’Town

By JEREMY SELLEW

April 17, 2025

The Elizabeth Forward softball team had the honor of opening up the new and improved Boston Field Wednesday night, welcoming in Uniontown to christen the softball version of the field. It was a night ...

MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports

Cruz’s grand slam highlights Pirates’ chippy win

By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive

April 17, 2025

When Jorge Lopez threw a pitch too close for comfort to Andrew McCutchen’s head, the Pittsburgh Pirates icon held his bat in one hand and pointed at the Washington Nationals reliever. As tempers flare...

Obituaries

Martin J. Bercik Jr. – Monongahela

April 17, 2025

Martin J. Bercik Jr., 70, of Monongahela, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in his home. He was born June 14, 1954, in Donora, son of the late Martin Sr. and Connie Migliori Bercik. Marty was a...

Obituaries

Lori ‘Aunt Dee Dee’ Len Burgess – North Charleroi

April 17, 2025

Lori “Aunt Dee Dee” Len Burgess, 57, of North Charleroi, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2025, after comp leting her battle with breast cancer. Lori was born in North Charleroi, on Jan. 26...