Monessen Knights of Columbus donates coats for kids
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December 5, 2024

Monessen Knights of Columbus donates coats for kids

The Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids is a national program that provides winter apparel, free of charge, to various organizations. On Nov. 26, the Knights of Columbus, Monessen Council No. 954, distributed 240 winter coats to various organizations including The Orchard Fellowship, Monessen Family Center, Monessen Elementary Center and the Belle Vernon Area School District. Pictured as they prepared to distribute the items are, from left, Rick Kozar, Rick Alcorn “Spanky” Dunmeyer, Grand Kni...

More than a meal: SPHS community outreach volunteers serve food, smiles — and hope
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More than a meal: SPHS community outreach volunteers serve food, smiles — and hope
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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More than 400 people were served a hot Thanksgiving dinner at Riverside Place in Charleroi. The warm aroma of turkey, stuffing and sweet potatoes filled Riverside Place on Friday during the annual SPH...
Charleroi’s Nancy Ellis wins 2 races, will serve on council
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Charleroi’s Nancy Ellis wins 2 races, will serve on council
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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Monongahela kicks off the holidays with Merry & Bright Night
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Monongahela kicks off the holidays with Merry & Bright Night
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
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Valley towns get slice of $1.8M in gaming fund grants
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Valley towns get slice of $1.8M in gaming fund grants
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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3 charged in deadly shooting
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3 charged in deadly shooting
November 22, 2025
The brazen daylight shooting occurred in a busy retail area last month. By the MVI Three arrests have been made one month after a man was shot and killed outside of a Wendy’s in White Oak. According t...