Ringgold art students attend ‘Open Studios’ at PennWest California

PennWest California’s visual and performing arts students hosted an“Open Studios” event Wednesday, featuring live art demonstrations, create-your-own-art stations, an artist market and live music. Students from the Ringgold High School Art Club attended the event. They observed artists and participated in creating their own artwork. Shown, from left, are Ringgold art students Rihanna Fordham, Myleigh Mashburn and Abigael Nicolas

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Balloon release held in memory of 12-year-old drowning victim

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 22, 2025

Rontae Lester tragically died Saturday while swimming in the Monongahela River with friends. Grief-stricken relatives, school friends, teachers, and members of the Ringgold community gathered at the D...

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West Mifflin to take action on revised animal ordinance

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 22, 2025

Several residents have addressed council about large dogs being a nuisance on Castle Drive. West Mifflin Borough Council asked Solicitor Phil DiLucente and other attorneys to work on a new animal ordi...

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Nippon Steel boosts investment for proposed U.S. Steel deal

May 22, 2025

The saga over the acquisition of U.S. Steel has dragged on for 17 months. Wire reports Nippon Steel Corp. has bolstered its pledge to invest in United States Steel Corp. in the event that President Do...

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Municipal roundup: Election Day results from Valley communities

May 22, 2025

The winners will move on to the Nov. 4 general election. By the MVI This year’s primary election featured a large number of uncontested races throughout the Mon Valley, including a fair amount of race...

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McKeesport Area prom royalty

May 22, 2025

McKeesport Area High School will host prom tonight at the Omni William Penn. The promenade begins at 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. This year’s prom court king and queen nominees are: Deshea Davis, Co...

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NBV’s new grants committee is paying off for the borough

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 22, 2025

Councilwoman Karen Jones has been leading the committee, with several helpers, to bring money to the borough. More grant dollars will hopefully be coming to North Belle Vernon soon. Since council crea...