Cookies with a Cop

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Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent Monessen Police Officer Rebekah Shrader shares cookies with Madison Pidich, 6, of Bentleyville and Paige Schneider, 5, of North Belle Vernon during the Cookies with a Cop program Monday evening at Monessen Public Library.

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Charleroi glassmaking memories buried in time capsule

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 2, 2025

Former Corelle workers were joined by public officials for an emotional ceremony in Charleroi. Charleroi stood in the cold Monday in Meadow Avenue Park to say goodbye to the plant that shaped its peop...

Kennel contract renewed despite public objections

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Kennel contract renewed despite public objections

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 2, 2025

The new agreement with Hoffman Kennels will run for one year. Elizabeth Township commissioners renewed a contract with Hoffman Kennels for one year for deer removal and dog control services despite so...

Season’s first big snowfall hits Mon Valley, western Pa.

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Elizabeth Twp. hydrant replaced after failing during fire

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 2, 2025

Pennsylvania American Water installed the new hydrant Monday and submitted the broken one to the manufacturer. Pennsylvania American Water has replaced a fire hydrant on Dillon Road in Elizabeth Towns...

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Annual McKeesport Festival of Trees opens Thursday

December 2, 2025

The long-running holiday celebration will feature dozens of decorated trees. By the MVI Renziehausen Park’s Jacob Woll Pavilion will be converted into a village of Christmas trees this week, which is ...

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Two-vehicle crash in Charleroi

December 2, 2025

Charleroi Fire Department responded Monday night to a collision involving two cars at Fifth and Washington Avenue in Charleroi. Charleroi FIre Department