Monessen’s middle/high school ready to reopen
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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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Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
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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...
Elizabeth Rotary distributes dictionaries
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
November 3, 2026
The Rotary Club of Elizabeth recently held their its annual Elizabeth Forward School District third-grade dictionary distribution to all three primary schools: Central Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementar...
Remixxd by Steel City Galleries to open at new location tonight
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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....
Moessner’s late goal sends Bearcats to finals
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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 ...
Pirates extend $23.15M qualifying offer to Lowe
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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...
‘Graveyard historian’ honored by Josh Gibson Foundation
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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...
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November 3, 2026
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Obituaries
November 3, 2026
To place an obituary, call 724-314-0044, email obits@yourmvi.com. FLEISCHAUER — Sara Jo Fleischauer, 76, died Oct. 29, Willig Funeral Home & Cemetery, McKeesport MCKINNEY — Mary E. McKinney, 82, died ...
William M. Mandekic
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November 3, 2026
MCKEESPORT William M. Mandekic, 95, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Born Sept. 21, 1931, in McK eesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Danica Stupic Mandekic. A McKeesport H...