Who wants to be a billionaire?

By Stacy Wolford

Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Kristy Jackson, assistant store manager at Duritza’s Market in North Belle Vernon, is shown working at the lottery register on Tuesday afternoon. The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the third highest in U.S. history and will keep growing until someone wins. Ticket buyers have a chance at $1 billion paid out in yearly increments or a $516.8 million one-time lump sum before taxes.

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‘Tis the season to show school spirit

December 12, 2024

These young fans showed their school spirit at the Bentworth High School wrestling match in Bentleyville last evening. Shown, in front, are Romeo Porter, Brayden Bernett and Ty Watson; back row, from ...

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White Oak Athletic board struggling with lack of volunteers, building upkeep

By SARAH PELLIS

December 12, 2024

The volunteers approached borough council to ask for help. Members of White Oak’s Athletic Association addressed council at Monday’s workshop meeting about the problems they are having as volunteers. ...

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Monongahela promotes 2 police officers to full time

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 12, 2024

Police Chief Kevin Harris said the city hasn’t had as many full-time officers since the 1990s. Monongahela promoted two part-time police officers to full time during Wednesday’s council meeting. Tyler...

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Charleroi approves 2025 budget, fills board vacancies

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 12, 2024

A contribution to Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services caused a heated discussion between Councilmen Jerry Jericho and Larry Celaschi. Charleroi Council approved its final budget on Wednesday nigh...

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Crash on Charleroi-Monessen bridge

December 12, 2024

At least one person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a two-vehicle crash shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday on the Charleroi-Monessen bridge. Firefighters from Monessen No. 1 and Charleroi ha...

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West Mifflin’s Titan Shoppe offers holiday gifts, and opportunities for high school students

December 12, 2024

The shoppe is taking holiday orders through Sunday. For the MVI It started as a new class opportunity for West Mifflin Area High School students. Five years later, the Titan Shoppe has taken on a life...