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Vacancy filled on McKeesport Area school board
Around The Valley, Latest News
May 13, 2025

Vacancy filled on McKeesport Area school board

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 

Josh Lefcowitz was selected to replace Dan Goughnour, who won a special election to the state House in March.

McKeesport Area school board appointed a new member to fill the vacancy left by Dan Goughnour, who is now a state representative.

During a meeting last week, the board unanimously appointed Josh Lefcowitz to replace Goughnour. Director David Donato, who nominated Lefcowitz, explained why he’s a good choice.

“If he walked in here, I wouldn’t know who he is,” Donato said. “I just re...

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5 candidates competing for 3 McKeesport council seats
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 17, 2025
Jill Brewster Lape and Brian Evans are the incumbents in Tuesday’s primary race. Five candidates will be on the ballot for three seats on McKeesport’s city council in Tuesday’s primary election. Incum...
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ELIZABETH FORWARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
School board updated on construction
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 17, 2025
A representative of McLean Architects said work on Phase 1 is about one-third complete. David McLean of McLean Architects updated the Elizabeth Forward school board about the high school renovations t...
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Lawmakers address pet cremation standards
By By JAMES ENGEL TribLive 
May 17, 2025
The action comes amid fraud allegations against an area funeral director. State lawmakers want to prevent a repeat of the recent scandal that saw a funeral director accused of charging for pet cremati...
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EF students raise, release trout
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EF students raise, release trout
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 17, 2025
The fish were placed into a creek Thursday at Mingo Creek Park. Students at Central Elementary and William Penn Elementary in the Elizabeth Forward School District journeyed to Mingo Creek Park Thursd...
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Adam Alfer
May 17, 2025
Adam Alfer Democrat Residence: McKeesport Occupation: Retired, high school coach Education: McKeesport Area High School, Allegheny County Police Academy
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Jill Brewster Lape
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Jill Brewster Lape
May 17, 2025
Jill Brewster Lape Democrat Residence: McKeesport Occupation: Teacher for McKeesport Area School District Education: West Virginia State University
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