Grants presented to local businesses at Mon Valley’s first I2E awards ceremony

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

The grand prize went to Amanda Altamare of 1837 Botanicals in Monongahela.

Amanda Altamare’s flower shop along W. Main Street in Monongahela has blossomed during its first year in businesses.

Now, thanks to a $5,000 grant she received Tuesday night as part of the Mon Valley Ideas 2 Enterprise Cohort, the future smells even sweeter as she continues to grow her business.

The Mon Valley Alliance Foundation, in partnership with Washington & Jefferson College’s Ignite Business Incubator, welcome...

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Community mourns slain PennWest student

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 22, 2026

Fundraisers have been set up to aid the family and to create a scholarship in memory of Karoline Heintz. Support is pouring in for the family of Karoline Heintz after the 18-year-old PennWest Californ...

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Welcome Weekend begins at Pennwest California

August 22, 2026

At left, PennWest California freshman and track team member Markus Edwards of York arrives with his guitar Friday as he prepares to move into Johnson Hall during New Student Move-In Day. At right, fre...

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

WCTPA ruling will be appealed

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 22, 2026

Commissioners voted 2-1 to continue the legal battle with the tourism agency. Washington County commissioners will continue their legal fight with the county’s tourism promotion agency, voting 2-1 Thu...

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Borello to challenge Bartolotta in November election

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 22, 2026

The former Republican replaces Evan Snyder, who withdrew from the race. After the Democrat running against Republican state Sen. Camera Bartolotta withdrew from the race in June, another candidate is ...

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Summer spent raising pigs is filled with lessons

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 22, 2026

Eight-year-old Laina Johnson of Monessen got Honey and Bear ready for the Fayette County Fair. By 6:30 most summer mornings, 8-year-old Laina Johnson was already awake and getting ready to work. Somet...

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Animal cruelty charges filed after dead cats discovered

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 22, 2026

Police said the North Charleroi property was in extreme disarray and emitted a strong odor. A North Charleroi man is facing animal cruelty charges after police executing a search warrant allegedly dis...