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Monessen’s middle/high school ready to reopen

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 3, 2026

A mold issue has been resolved and students will return later this month. Monessen City School District is preparing to welcome students back to its middle/ high school building after months of mold r...

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Elizabeth Township data center letter made public

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 3, 2026

A standing-room-only crowd attended Monday’s meeting, with many expressing opposition. A letter addressing the proposed data center development in Elizabeth Township was read at Monday’s meeting, and ...

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Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls

November 3, 2026

Everyone who’s in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast their vote. By the MVI Today is Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a lot is riding on this year’s midterms. Democrats and Republicans are figh...

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Jury selection begins in trial for Sluganski’s accused killer

November 3, 2026

Johnathan Morris is accused of killing the McKeesport officer in 2023. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Jury selection began Monday for the man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski n...

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MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 3, 2026

Comments from riders and non-riders are welcome through Nov. 30. Changes could be coming to public transportation in the Mon Valley, and local residents have an opportunity to help decide what those c...

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Remixxd by Steel City Galleries to open at new location tonight

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

November 3, 2026

A soft opening is set for tonight. Remixxd by Steel City Galleries will celebrate its 25th anniversary by unveiling its new retail location in Monessen. Opening events include a preview from 6 to 9 p....

High school, Sports

Moessner’s late goal sends Bearcats to finals

By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalldares@yourmvi.com

November 3, 2026

Bentworth dominated play against Springdale, but didn’t score until the 73rd minute. Just like its quarterfinal win against Freedom, Bentworth needed nearly all 80 minutes to pull out a semifinal win ...

MLB, Sports

‘Graveyard historian’ honored by Josh Gibson Foundation

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

November 3, 2026

Vincent Ciaramella helps track down gravesites of Negro League players. Vincent Ciaramella and his wife, Erika, were guests of Sean Gibson, the founder and executive director of the Josh Gibson Founda...

MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports

Pirates extend $23.15M qualifying offer to Lowe

By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive

November 3, 2026

The slugging second baseman has until Nov. 17 to make a decision. The Pittsburgh Pirates extended a qualifying offer of $23.15 million on a one-year contract to Brandon Lowe on Monday, guaranteeing th...

NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports

Pitt’s Foster sets freshman record in season-opening win

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive

November 3, 2026

The time for assembling and organizing a totally overhauled roster — which Pitt spent the spring and preseason doing — has passed. Beginning Monday evening at Petersen Events Center and now for the re...

Obituaries

William M. Mandekic – McKeesport

November 3, 2026

William M. Mandekic, 95, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Born Sept. 21, 1931, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Danica Stupic Mandekic. A McKeesport High School g...

Obituaries

Grace Trembach – Belle Vernon, Lynnwood

November 3, 2026

Grace Trembach, 96, of Belle Vernon, Lynnwood, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at The Residence at Hilltop. A daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy Abbey Martin, she was born in ...