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Ribbon-cutting welcomes SPALECK USA
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Ribbon-cutting welcomes SPALECK USA
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 18, 2026
The German company has a new home for its U.S. operations in the Alta Vista Business Park. A project years in the making reached a major milestone Wednesday as SPALECK USA officially opened its new Al...
Tax increase remains in EF spending plan
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Tax increase remains in EF spending plan
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 18, 2026
A final vote on the 2026-27 budget will be taken at next week’s meeting. Elizabeth Forward’s proposed budget for 2026-27 still contains a tax increase, with a final vote set for next week. Last year, ...
McKeesport celebrates Good Neighbor Day
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McKeesport celebrates Good Neighbor Day
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 18, 2026
The 62nd annual event featured activities for children and information on resources for adults. The sun shone brightly on McKeesport Wednesday morning for its 62nd annual Good Neighbor Day, which feat...
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Warehouse catches fire in Glassport
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Warehouse catches fire in Glassport
June 18, 2026
By the MVI Firefighters from several departments responded to a 3-alarm fire that broke out Wednesday along the 100 block of Ninth Street in Glassport. According to WTAE, large black smoke could be se...
‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ to be staged at the Grand Theatre
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‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ to be staged at the Grand Theatre
June 18, 2026
Mon River Arts will present the beloved musical this weekend. By the MVI Mon River Arts will present the classic musical, “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” this weekend at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth. Show...
Sports
Belle Vernon picks up Sr. Legion win at Charleroi
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Belle Vernon picks up Sr. Legion win at Charleroi
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 18, 2026
Aiden Shaffer and Dom Pireaux each had a pair of hits to help Post 484 get past Charleroi. In another local Senior Legion battle between Belle Vernon Post 484 and Charleroi Post 22, it was the visitor...
Gonglik named top player in PA
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Gonglik named top player in PA
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
June 18, 2026
This story originally ran in Monday’s electronic edition. We’re running it again in print for those without access. The softball season is over for Bentworth, but the awards keep rolling in for the Be...
Quinn Const. shuts out Vipers in DNL showdown
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Quinn Const. shuts out Vipers in DNL showdown
By JACK HVOZDIK MVI Sports 
June 18, 2026
Strong pitching and timely hitting helped Quinn Construction secure a 3-0 victory over Allegheny Vision Associates in McKeesport Daily News League action. Quinn Construction improved to 11-1 with the ...
Heath’s next stop is the Valley’s Hall of Fame
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MID MON VALLEY ALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Heath’s next stop is the Valley’s Hall of Fame
June 18, 2026
Editor’s note: This is the sixth of a series of stories introducing the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. By the Mon Valley Independent Monessen has long been known for producing...
Obituaries
Andrew V. ‘Andy’ Hudak – Carroll Township
Obituaries
Andrew V. ‘Andy’ Hudak – Carroll Township
June 18, 2026
Andrew V. “Andy” Hudak, age 88, of Carroll Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home sur rounded by his loving family. Born in Donora March 30, 1938, he was a son of the late John J...
June S. Rischitelli – McKeesport
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June S. Rischitelli – McKeesport
June 18, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of June S. Rischitelli, a beloved mother, who peacefully departed on June 17, 2026, just two days shy of her 96th birthday. Born June 19, 1930, in a quaint t...