Man struck and killed by train in Charleroi
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By Stacy Wolford 
January 15, 2020
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A 22-year-old man was struck and killed by a train in Charleroi Wednesday morning, according to the Washington County Coroner’s Office. Anthony Lee Meyer, 22, of Cha...
Recovery house provides a safe, sober living environment
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By Stacy Wolford 
January 15, 2020
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A new recovery house will soon open in Monessen. An open house is set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the McKee Avenue facility, which is open to the public. From 1 to 3 p.m....
Dale Allan Breakiron – Belle Vernon
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By obits 
January 15, 2020
Dale Allan Breakiron Belle Vernon Dale Allan Breakiron, 81, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at Havencrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Monongahela. He was born in West N...
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By obits 
January 15, 2020
Stephen M. Uhor Sr. Belle Vernon Stephen M. Uhor Sr., 68, “The Best There Ever Was and The Best There Ever Will Be,” of Belle Vernon, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Monongahela Valley Ho...
‘Hard’ basketball leads Tigers past Gators
By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By JEREMY TEPPER MVI Sports Deamontae Diggs admits he was a little nervous about how things would play out for McKeesport on Tuesday. Facing off against Gateway, the Tigers were out two starters, Colt...
Rams claim must-win over South Park
By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By Jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com Having lost three consecutive games, Ringgold head coach Phil Pergola pinpointed Tuesday night’s matchup with South Park as the most important game of his team’s sea...
Nusser shoots down EF with 31 points
By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Just when Elizabeth Forward thought it snatched momentum against Belle Vernon Area, Cam Nusser was there with the dagger. After the Warriors trimmed a 14-point hal...
Jeannette delivers Serra Catholic’s first section loss
By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By Jerin Steele Trib Total Media Even though Jeannette coach Adrian Batts was hoarse from imploring his team all game, it wasn’t going to stop him from talking about the enjoyment he got from watching...
Serious fans
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent These Ringgold High School students were serious about supporting their boys basketball team Tuesday night. In front, from left, are John Warren, Jackson Walney...
Monessen’s TAN note request turned down
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By EMILY BENNETT DILULLO ebennett@yourmvi.com In a devastating financial blow, the city of Monessen has been denied a Tax Anticipation Note, and a council member is concerned the city won’t make payro...
Stop signs added at dangerous intersection
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com New stop signs were installed Tuesday at the intersection of Route 48 and Round Hill Road in Elizabeth Township in an effort to improve safety at what has been ...
Complaint filed against Shorraw
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By EMILY BENNETT DILULLO ebennett@yourmvi.com After a week of collaboration and research, a Monessen resident has filed a civil complaint against Mayor Matt Shorraw for alleged Sunshine Act violations...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Post-holiday electric bills have some people scrambling for alternatives, but state officials say shop wisely when seeking an energy provider. State Rep. Mike P...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Arson is suspected in a two-alarm fire Tuesday afternoon on Evans Avenue in McKeesport. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office cited an “incendiary cause” for the ...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Attorney Matthew Dugan has been appointed as Allegheny County’s new chief public defender, County Manager William D. McKain announced Tuesday.   Having served as actin...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Mon Valley residents who utilize the services of the Port Authority of Allegheny County are being encouraged to attend one of many   community meetings where upcoming ...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By Eric Seiverling eseiverling@yourmvi.com A Donora man jailed on homicide charges last year is facing new charges from Elizabeth borough police stemming from an alleged crime spree across two states....
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 15, 2020
By Eric Seiverling eseiverling@yourmvi.com Despite discussions and steps being taken to begin the process of building a community center in Jefferson Hills, the development plan of a center in the bor...
Elizabeth A. Tabish –  Donora
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By obits 
January 14, 2020
Elizabeth A. Tabish Donora Elizabeth A. Tabish, 83, of Donora, died Friday, Jan.10, 2020, at South Fayette Nurs-ing Center in Markleysburg, Pa. She was born March 17, 1936, the daughter of the late Mi...