Allen F. McElfresh – Donora

Allen F. McElfresh, 83, of Donora, passed away on May 6, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital. He was born in Charleroi on July 28, 1941, son of the late Frank and Ida Weibl McElfresh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Carl McElfresh. Surviving are his wife, Alice Nichols McElfresh; daughter, Kelly McElfresh; grandchildren, Jadon Roberts, Sheyenne Bates, Sheena Roberts, Shania Roberts, James Pierce and Alisha Lawver; great-grandchildren, Royce Roberts, Levi ...

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Person of interest in slaying now in custody

May 15, 2025

The death of Jennah Seibert is still under investigation in Rostraver Township. By the MVI A person of interest in the slaying of a Rostraver Township woman last month has been arrested on unrelated c...

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Area schools nominated for Gene Kelly Awards

Local school districts nominated

May 15, 2025

Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson also received nominations. By the MVI Pittsburgh CLO and The Michael J. Kara Family announced the nominees for the 34th Annual Gene Kelly Awards...

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6 candidates vying for 4 BVA school board seats

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 15, 2025

Five of the six candidates crossfiled to appear on both Democratic and Republican primary ballots May 20. The Belle Vernon Area School Board has a full slate of candidates running for four open seats ...

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2 Republicans will vie for party’s nomination in Fallowfield Township race

Primary Election 2025

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 15, 2025

The winner of the Republican nomination will likely square off against the lone Democrat on the ticket, David Diess. The upcoming primary election will determine who will secure a spot on the ballot t...

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West Mifflin native opens art exhibit in Braddock

By MATT PETRAS For the MVI

May 15, 2025

John Rice’s exhibit is on display at Braddock UnSmoke Systems Artspace through May 31. Over time, John Rice has realized he wants to make art that can help people. “I’ve made art before for personal r...