MVRC golf tournament to honor Bart Raitano family

The Raitano family has owned and operated the Interstate Paper Supply Co. Inc. in Roscoe since the 1950s.

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The Mon Valley Regional Chamber announced that the 2025 Legends of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament will honor the Bart Raitano family — a name synonymous with dedication, innovation, and community spirit in the Mon Valley.

For over 60 years, the Raitano family has been a cornerstone of the region through its successful business, Interstate Paper Supply Co., Inc. (IPSCO) in Roscoe....

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THURSDAY

May 14, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from Charleroi and Monongahela in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Taxes hold steady in BVA budget proposal

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 14, 2025

A vote on the preliminary spending plan will be taken next week. No tax hike is included in the Belle Vernon Area School District budget proposal that was unveiled at Tuesday’s work session. Crystal C...

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Cherepko vs. Pero in district court judge race

Primary Election 2025 regular basis here.

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 14, 2025

McKeesport’s mayor is hoping to take on a new challenge. Longtime McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is running against Joe Pero, a retired McKeesport police chief, for the McKeesport-based magisterial...

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Area man has traveled to all seven continents

By MATT PETRAS For the MVI

May 14, 2025

Stephen Rudinec achieved the rare feat by visiting Antarctica in February. Stephen Rudinec can quickly recall the date his heart stopped during a stress test following shortness of breath: March 22, 2...

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Local PSU campus not recommended for closing in report

By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive

May 14, 2025

University administrators say the Greater Allegheny branch “fulfills an essential role” by educating an underserved population. Penn State New Kensington has “struggled to maintain relevance and scale...

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Michael Cherepko

May 14, 2025

Michael Cherepko Cross-filed Residence: McKeesport Occupation: Mayor of Mc-Keesport Education: Penn State with a bachelor’s in education