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Haitians find new lives in Mon Valley
Latest News
March 30, 2024

Haitians find new lives in Mon Valley

By Mon Valley Independent

By Sarah Pellis

spellis@yourmvi.com

Keith Bassi isn’t sure what to expect each Tuesday morning when he walks into First Presbyterian Church in Charleroi to teach English to immigrants through the Literacy Council of Southwestern PA. Recently he chose to discuss an article his student, Luciano Janvier, wrote for his fellow Haitian peers about the influx of migrants into the Charleroi area. 

To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon Valley Independent, call 724-314-0035 to subscribe or subscribe to our online edition at http://monvalleyindependent.com.

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Pero tops Cherepko in judicial race
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Pero tops Cherepko in judicial race
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2025
McKeesport’s former police chief won handily on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. Former McKeesport police Chief Joe Pero has won the closely watched McKeesport magisterial judge race, defea...
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Mayor Kelly reelected; 3 council incumbents victorious
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WEST MIFFLIN
Mayor Kelly reelected; 3 council incumbents victorious
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2025
Kelly has served in the office for the past 16 years. West Mifflin residents will see several new and familiar candidates running their borough. Anthony J. Olasz, Daniel Davis, Karen Santoro and newco...
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November rematch for Vlasic, Quattro
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November rematch for Vlasic, Quattro
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 21, 2025
Vlasic won the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s primary, while Quattro got the Republican nod. The race to see who will be the next magisterial district judge in Monessen will continue. During Tuesd...
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Adams captures District 9 seat
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL
Adams captures District 9 seat
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2025
The Duquesne councilman fended off two challengers for the Democratic nomination. Aaron Adams has taken the Democratic seat for District 9 on Allegheny County council, according to unofficial election...
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Cline holds 3-vote lead in GOP supervisors race
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Cline holds 3-vote lead in GOP supervisors race
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 21, 2025
There are 17 uncounted write-in ballots that could change the outcome. Tuesday’s primary election in Forward Township was nearly too close to call in the race to secure a spot on the Republican ticket...
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Fish and Boat officials announce free boater safety course to be offered at Smitty’s Marina
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Fish and Boat officials announce free boater safety course to be offered at Smitty’s Marina
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 21, 2025
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer was joined by state Rep. Bud Cook and local officials at Smitty’s Marina to celebrate National Safe Boating Week. The Lower Speer...
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