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February 19, 2025

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• Jayden Angelous Smith, 19, of Charleroi was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police, two counts of recklessly endangering another person and five summary driving violations stemming from an alleged incident Sunday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. March 20.

Karoline25 campaign raising money in memory of slain PennWest student
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Karoline25 campaign raising money in memory of slain PennWest student
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 10, 2026
The goal is to collect $10,000 in October for the One Love Foundation, which aims to prevent relationship abuse. Purple ribbons, handwritten messages and the number 25 lined the sidelines of Peters To...
New Mon Valley LaunchBox location opens in McKeesport
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New Mon Valley LaunchBox location opens in McKeesport
October 10, 2026
A grand opening was held at the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation. For the MVI The Mon Valley Launch-Box, powered by Penn State Greater Allegheny, recently marked the opening of its new loc...
Skill games deadline extension requests denied
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Skill games deadline extension requests denied
October 10, 2026
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected two petitions Friday seeking a 120-day extension. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive The skill games drop-dead date is holding strong. The state Supreme Court ruled in...
Belle Vernon Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
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Belle Vernon Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
October 10, 2026
Kaylin Luster and Ben Bowman were crowned homecoming queen and king Friday at Belle Vernon Area High School. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent