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Potential Corelle buyers seek LERTA tax break

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 6, 2026

Representatives of Therm-ORock East made the request at a Charleroi council meeting. The proposed sale of a portion of the former Corelle Brands glass plant in Charleroi could depend on whether local ...

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Dispute leads to Elizabeth Township police chief not permitted at EF elementary school

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2026

An internal letter regarding the case was shared on Facebook by school board member Travis Stoffer. Tensions are brewing between Elizabeth Township officials and the Elizabeth Forward School District ...

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Serra Catholic falls in WPIAL volleyball finals

November 6, 2026

Serra Catholic volleyball players huddle during Thursday’s WPIAL Class 1A title match against Eden Christian. See story on Page B1. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent

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Public responds to West Mifflin Area School District restructuring plan

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2026

A town hall to discuss the proposal was held on Election Day. West Mifflin Area residents raised concerns about the restructuring of the district’s schools during a town hall meeting this week. Accord...

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Multi-vehicle crash in Speers

November 6, 2026

The Charleroi Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 88 in Speers at approximately 4 p.m. Thursday. Crews handled two other emergencies prior to the crash. Stockdale Fire De...

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Valley man accused of abusing his dog

November 6, 2026

A Donora man was charged by Washington County Animal Control for allegedly beating his dog after the incident was caught on video. Kevin Padgett, 50, was charged with cruelty to animals stemming from ...

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Eden Christian repeats with sweep of Serra

By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalladares@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2026

In a rematch of last year’s WPIAL Class 1A championship, the results were the same Thursday. Thursday night’s match against Eden Christian offered Serra Catholic girls volleyball a chance for redempti...

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Bearcats, Chargers meet for third time in title game

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

November 6, 2026

Bentworth looks to continue its Class 1A dynasty with fourth straight WPIAL crown. It seems to be becoming a seasonal tradition for the Bentworth boys soccer team to face Our Lady of the Sacred Heart ...

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BVA boys ready to cash in on golden opportunity

By JEREMY SELLEW

November 6, 2026

Belle Vernon and Quaker Valley weren’t supposed to be the last two teams standing in the WPIAL Class 2A boys soccer playoffs. But here they are. No. 10 Belle Vernon will face No. 9 Quaker Valley Satur...

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Leps not looking past No. 13 Shady Side Academy

By JEREMY SELLEW

November 6, 2026

Belle Vernon has had more than two months to put its only loss of the season behind it. Nine straight wins later, the Leopards will try to carry that momentum into the postseason. Fourth-seeded Belle ...

Obituaries

Marie Paro Trozzo

November 6, 2026

Marie Paro Trozzo, age 85, of Gibsonia, formerly of Donora, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Through her 85 years, Marie took on many roles: daugh ter, sister, loving mother, proud g...

Obituaries

Joseph J. Duda – Mount Morris

November 6, 2026

Joseph J. Duda, 76, of Mount Morris, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the family homestead in Rostraver To w n ship. Born in Charleroi, on June 14, 1950, he was the son of the late Chester and Margaret ...