Owners express grief, anger over mishandling of pets’ remains
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April 30, 2025

Owners express grief, anger over mishandling of pets’ remains

By JAMES ENGEL, JUSTIN VELLUCCI and JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP TribLive

Scores of area pet owners were shocked and angered this week when authorities charged a Pittsburgh and Harrison funeral director with improperly disposing of thousands of dogs and cats after owners paid for pet burials or cremations.

Patrick Vereb, 70, of Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood, owns and operates funeral homes in Hazelwood and Harrison, as well as Eternity Pet Memorial, which provides funerals, burials and crematio...

Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
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Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
December 13, 2025
Chelsey Borne of Belle Vernon and Mitchell Fincik of Perryopolis portrayed Mary and Joseph in a Living Nativity Friday evening at Harmony Acres Dairy Farm in Washington Township. The event was present...
Donora honors Rands as his time as police chief nears end
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Donora honors Rands as his time as police chief nears end
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 13, 2025
He will retire at the end of the year and take a seat on council in January. After 35 years in uniform, Donora police Chief Neal Rands is closing one chapter of service. But retirement won’t pull him ...
Raymond has big plans for Charleroi Ford dealership
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Raymond has big plans for Charleroi Ford dealership
December 13, 2025
A new two-story building will be constructed on the lot. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Davies Ford car dealership in Charleroi is under new ownership, which brings a new name, Gerry Raymond Ford, alo...
Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
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Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2025
The event has been a tradition in the West Mifflin Area School District for the past decade. West Mifflin Area families attended an annual tradition at the school district’s middle school — its Sensit...
Another blast of winter in the forecast
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Another blast of winter in the forecast
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
December 13, 2025
A storm is expected to arrive this afternoon, bringing 3 to 6 inches of snow to the region. Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for a snowy weekend. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National ...
Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
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Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
December 13, 2025
The improvements are focused on “maintaining reliable service and protecting public health.” For the MVI Pennsylvania American Water is investing in critical infrastructure improvements to strengthen ...