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February 6, 2025

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

Christina’s Cakes sale to be held at Penn Highlands

With the Carnegie Library of McKeesport closed through Friday of this week, hours have been extended from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the White Oak branch, 169 Victoria Drive.

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Snow removal results in nearly $30K bill for NBV
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 11, 2026
Council debated setting a procedure for when to seek assistance from a private company. After a costly six-day snow removal effort left North Belle Vernon with a nearly $30,000 bill, borough council m...
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Monessen schools to seek grant money
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 11, 2026
The district will apply for a state DCED grant for upgrades to the elementary center and the middle/high school. Monessen City School District will apply for nearly $1.5 million through a Public Schoo...
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THURSDAY
February 11, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from Charleroi and Monongahela in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with Nobel Prize-winning mRNA technology, the company announced Tuesday...
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Glassport looks to replace damaged military banners
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
February 11, 2026
Tom Bradley Sr., who helped to launch the program in 2017, is in charge of the effort. A Glassport resident who has long worked to honor local veterans is looking to the American Legion and borough co...