Pa. to spend $10 million on new voter registration system

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is spending more than $10 million to replace its electronic voter registration database with an election management system that will also provide election night results and handle campaign finance filings and lobbyist registration.

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BVA students display unique skills in ‘Drowsy Chaperone’

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 11, 2025

The musical comedy features roller skating, tap dancing and much more. Belle Vernon Area High School students will become stars during this year’s annual spring musical of the “Drowsy Chaperone.” From...

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Firefighters able to rescue cat from an unusual spot

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 11, 2025

A Charleroi woman heard the feline meowing from under the hood of a car. It’s not too often firefighters are called to rescue a cat from a tree, let alone a car engine, but first responders in Charler...

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March 11, 2025

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March 11, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from North Belle Vernon and New Eagle in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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White Oak officer wants to revive K-9 program

By SARAH PELLIS

March 11, 2025

The department will seek donations and hold fundraisers to help offset the estimated costs. White Oak Officer Jerry Athans proposed bringing back the police department’s K-9 program after more than 20...

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Housing authority gets new member

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 11, 2025

Jerry Radebaugh was appointed to the board and Joe Dalfonso was retained. At a March 6 meeting, the Westmoreland County commissioners appointed two members to the Westmoreland County Housing Authority...