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Donora ponders future of elementary center
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Donora ponders future of elementary center
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 13, 2026
More repairs are needed to the roof of the building, which has been vacant since 2011. More than a decade after closing its doors to students, the Donora Elementary Center continues to challenge borou...
Death of woman released from ICE custody is ruled homicide
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Death of woman released from ICE custody is ruled homicide
June 13, 2026
Daphy Michel, 31, of Charleroi died of hypothermia after being discovered at a Pittsburgh bus shelter in early March. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office says the de...
A taste of summer at the Monongahela Farmers Market
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A taste of summer at the Monongahela Farmers Market
June 13, 2026
From left, Hank Crompton, 6, Penelope Frost, 3, and Luke Crompton, 4, all of Monongahela, enjoy ice cream cones from Sweets by Mrs. C during the Monongahela Farmers Market Friday afternoon at Chess Pa...
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Kid’s Fishing Derby today at Renzie Park
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Kid’s Fishing Derby today at Renzie Park
June 13, 2026
Lake Emilie in Renzie Park, McKeesport, is stocked and ready for today’s kids’ fishing derby. The annual event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon. Kids 15 and younger are invited to fish with their famil...
Photographic pioneer and McKeesport native Duane Michals dies
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Photographic pioneer and McKeesport native Duane Michals dies
June 13, 2026
His long career in the field was inspired by his experiences as a high school student in McKeesport. By KYLE NELSON For the MVI Throughout a career spanning nearly seven decades, Duane Michals became ...
Sports
Rams’ multisport coach Ravasio gets his Hall call
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MID MON VALLEY ALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Rams’ multisport coach Ravasio gets his Hall call
June 13, 2026
Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of stories introducing the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. By the Mon Valley Independent Joe Ravasio’s coaching career impacted ge...
Nigut goes from walk-on to Freshman of the Year
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Nigut goes from walk-on to Freshman of the Year
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 13, 2026
After committing to play football at California (Pa.) last year, Charlie Nigut decided to sit down with the school’s baseball coach, Joey Noro, and inquire about becoming a two-sport athlete for the V...
Wash-Greene County Chapter Of Pa Sports Hall Of Fame Holds Induction Banquet
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Wash-Greene County Chapter Of Pa Sports Hall Of Fame Holds Induction Banquet
June 13, 2026
The Washington-Greene Co. Chapter of the PA Sports Hall of Fame held their induction banquet Sunday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Southpointe. This year’s class included, sitting (left to right): John S...
Price brings summer kickball league to Donora
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Price brings summer kickball league to Donora
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
June 13, 2026
Teams can still join if interested as play is set to begin Tuesday at Donora Jr. High field. An adult co-ed recreational kickball league will begin play next week in Donora. The brainchild of Donora r...
Obituaries
James Joseph Tyburski – Monessen
Obituaries
James Joseph Tyburski – Monessen
June 13, 2026
James Joseph Tyburski, 68, of Monessen, died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in North Charleroi on Dec. 3, 1957, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ann Matasky T...
Obituaries
Jacquelyn A. Rugh – Carroll Township
June 13, 2026
Jacquelyn A. Rugh, 70, of Carroll Township, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born in Donora, she is the daughter of Ina B. Burgoyne Prystash, who survives and resides in Donora, and the late Ralph Prystas...