Chromulak offers thanks for World War II tank project

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

He was able to raise more than $16,000 to restore a World War II memorial in Monessen.

Ron Chromulak presented commendations to the people and businesses who helped with or donated to restoring the World War II Sherman tank memorial in Monessen’s City Park during state Rep. Eric Davanzo’s luncheon for veterans.

Chromulak, commander of American Legion Post 28 and chairman of the Monessen War Veterans Memorial Trust, launched a fundraising effort for the memorial in April. After four months and ...

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Huge response at Elizabeth Township data center town hall

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

October 14, 2026

More than 200 people showed up, with many expressing opposition to the proposal. Opposition was voiced, petitions were signed and people were escorted out of the room by police during a public hearing...

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Friends of Monessen Public Library celebrate America’s 250th birthday

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 14, 2026

The annual luncheon featured a historic and patriotic theme. What’s a birthday party without decorations, good food, music and a room full of friends? The Friends of the Monessen Public Library had al...

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BVA board hears public concerns over elementary school project

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

October 14, 2026

Classroom sizes and a potential tax increase were among the issues raised. Residents raised questions about educational and safety concerns that could arise from an elementary school project during Tu...

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Cruelty, neglect charges filed after death of 21 cats

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 14, 2026

A woman told police that her boyfriend was responsible for taking care of the animals. A Charleroi man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after police discovered 21 dead cats inside a West Newton...

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Breeze Airways to fly out of Arnold Palmer airport

October 14, 2026

The change comes after Spirit Airlines shut down in May. By the MVI Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe has landed a new airline to serve passengers, five months after Spirit Airlines went ban...

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Living History tours in McKeesport bring past to life

October 14, 2026

The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Museum hosted its 12th annual McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery living history tour. Walking tours of the cemetery were held Oct. 3-4 and at the center Oct....