Band of Brothers

The brothers of several players showed up to cheer for Belle Vernon Area’s softball team during Monday’s WPIAL playoff game at Peters Township. They are Stephen Crawford (sister Lily), Logan Beech (Taylor), Kenny Callaway (Sydney), Albert VanDivner (Lauren) and Tanner Sypolt (Kaylee). Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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McKeesport’s Good Neighbor Day spreads smiles, community pride

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 12, 2025

Dozens of vendors and city residents enjoyed camaraderie, food and fun under a hot, sunny sky. After days and days of rain, the sun was beaming on Fifth Avenue Wednesday for McKeesport’s 61st annual G...

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Budget bill could strip Medicaid coverage for 300K in Pa.

State officials warn the federal bill could also have serious consequences for health care in Pa.

June 12, 2025

This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. By MARLEY ...

Councilman raises concerns about frequent vehicle crashes

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Councilman raises concerns about frequent vehicle crashes

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 12, 2025

Councilman Larry Celaschi wants council to meet with first responders to see how best to tackle accidents in the borough. Despite efforts to update traffic lights and signage in Charleroi, accidents a...

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MASD board president defends district in Dick’s foundation fallout

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 12, 2025

McKeesport Area School Board President Mark Holtzman said no one on the board is to blame for the partnership ending. The saga and further discussion of the fallout between McKeesport Area School Dist...

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NBV amping up efforts to tackle blight, unkept properties

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 12, 2025

Those violating borough ordinances will be cited, officials said. Officials in North Belle Vernon want to make sure their town is presentable. Starting immediately, council reminded residents that any...

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BIKING INTO SUMMER VACATION

June 12, 2025

Frazier Middle School Principal Amanda Law hosted an end-of-theyear “Ride Your Bike to School Day” on June 5 to mark the end of the school year and start of summer vacation. Above, middle school staff...