Thomas L Newman – Bentleyville, formerly of Donora

Thomas L Newman, 59, of Bentleyville, formerly of Donora, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. A son of the late Mar ion Newman and Rob erta Radziwon (Barry), he was born in Charleroi on March 2, 1965. Tom had an AMAZING sense of humor; anyone who knew him knew he would always guarantee you a laugh of a lifetime! Agitator? Understatement. Most of all a BIG guy with an even BIGGER heart! Tom worked for many, many years as a caregiver for the late Mr.Weldon (Dorothy). Tom will be deeply missed...

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Possible closures cause worry at PSU campus

By SARAH PELLIS

February 27, 2025

Students and staff at Penn State’s Greater Allegheny campus in McKeesport are concerned about their future studies and jobs. A day after learning Penn State University plans to close some of its branc...

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Fire truck water salute welcomes new pontoons, owners to Smitty’s Marina

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 27, 2025

Colin and Sarah Peck of Eighty Four purchased the property in December and are excited to become a part of the Valley’s community. Smitty’s Marina, a longtime Mon Valley staple, has new owners, and th...

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The kids left behind by free lunch programs, and the proposed $250M solution

By By SARAH BODEN Spotlight PA

February 27, 2025

Hunger affects students’ grades and health, but thousands of Pennsylvania kids fall just outside the income threshold for even reduced lunch. Advocates say free lunch for all is the solution. When Ang...

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February 27, 2025

Find out what happens at the Monessen Council meeting in tomorrow’s edition of the MVI.

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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

February 27, 2025

Tonight’s Events • Pokemon League Night, Steel City Collectables, White Oak, 5 p.m. • Pittsburgh Winter Wine Fest, Market Square, Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Friday Music • Tim & Stacey, Russ’ Tavern, Belle Ve...

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Rachel Maddow’s very, very, very special friend

February 27, 2025

Igotta admit, Joy Reid was indeed blindsided when she was fired from MSNBC this week. How could she possibly have seen this cancellation coming? Sure, by the end, she was down to 11 actual viewers nat...