November 30, 2021

Tickets set to go on sale today for MVI Shootout Classic

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

As the basketball season quickly approaches, there’s no better place to be than Belle Vernon Area High School on Dec. 10 and 11.

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FESTIVAL OF TREES STARTS TODAY

December 5, 2024

The City of McKeesport’s 39th annual Festival of Trees officially kicks off today at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renziehausen Park. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. today through Monday. Participants we...

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McKeesport’s budget holds the line on taxes

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 5, 2024

Mayor Michael Cherepko announced police Chief Mark Steele was hired by the South Allegheny School District. McKeesport residents will not see an increase in their property taxes next year. Council pas...

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Rostraver OKs tax exemption for new senior housing plan

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 5, 2024

The board approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes cooperation agreement, which the Belle Vernon Area School Board voted against. Rostraver Township’s board of commissioners approved a Payment in Lieu of T...

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Longtime Forward Twp. supervisor Magiske resigns

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 5, 2024

Board Chairman Tom DeRosa said Monday’s meeting is canceled. Longtime Forward Township Supervisor Dave Magiske has unofficially resigned. In light of his resignation, board Chairman Tom DeRosa said he...

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Christmas by candlelight: Celebrate the season at the Greenock Log House

December 5, 2024

Baked goods, crafts and small gifts also will be available at the ‘mini barn’ adjacent to the 1790 log home in Elizabeth Township. By the MVI Aromas from fresh garlands and hot cider will fill the Gre...

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Elizabeth Forward board discusses leadership changes

By SARAH PELLIS

December 5, 2024

By a 5-4 vote, Thomas Sharkey and Ryan Hemminger were reelected board president and vice president, respectively. Elizabeth Forward School Board was divided at its reorganization meeting Wednesday. Bo...