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White Oak welcomes new officer

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 22, 2025

Jeremy Zuber was sworn in at Monday’s council meeting. White Oak swore in a new police officer at Monday night’s council meeting. Jeremy Zuber, who previously worked for the McKeesport Police Departme...

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Fire damages building in Washington Township

April 22, 2025

Firefighters were called to a building fire on Brown Road in Washington Township Monday evening. No injuries were reported. Crews from Rostraver Central and Washington Township VFC responded to the sc...

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Monongahela Main Street Program accredited again

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 22, 2025

The organization’s annual membership meeting is scheduled for next month. For the third consecutive year, the Monongahela Main Street Program has received national accreditation status from Main Stree...

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Rescue in Rostraver Township

April 22, 2025

Firefighters from Rostraver Central and Webster were called to a rescue along Vance DeiCas Memorial Highway and Route 906 Monday night. A passing driver saw someone in distress in a wooded hillside ab...