Arthur Julius Coleman – Monongahela

Arthur Julius Coleman, 72, affectionately known as “SKINS,” was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born on Dec. 19, 1952, in Washington, Pa., to the late Arthur and Betty Coleman. Skins was a graduate of Ringgold High School and holds the record of being the first basketball player to reach 1,000 points. He was an outstanding basketball talent with a great respect for the game. He was a senior advisor to Cyber Athletix, where he helped teach young ath...

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Municipal roundup: Election Day results from Valley communities

May 22, 2025

The winners will move on to the Nov. 4 general election. By the MVI This year’s primary election featured a large number of uncontested races throughout the Mon Valley, including a fair amount of race...

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West Mifflin to take action on revised animal ordinance

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 22, 2025

Several residents have addressed council about large dogs being a nuisance on Castle Drive. West Mifflin Borough Council asked Solicitor Phil DiLucente and other attorneys to work on a new animal ordi...

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Balloon release held in memory of 12-year-old drowning victim

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 22, 2025

Rontae Lester tragically died Saturday while swimming in the Monongahela River with friends. Grief-stricken relatives, school friends, teachers, and members of the Ringgold community gathered at the D...

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Nippon Steel boosts investment for proposed U.S. Steel deal

May 22, 2025

The saga over the acquisition of U.S. Steel has dragged on for 17 months. Wire reports Nippon Steel Corp. has bolstered its pledge to invest in United States Steel Corp. in the event that President Do...

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Trial begins for 2nd drag-racing driver in crash that killed Serra Catholic student

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

May 22, 2025

Andrew Voigt chose to have a nonjury trial. One witness testified the SUV passing him on the ramp to the Mansfield Bridge was moving so fast, it fishtailed and almost struck him. Another told the judg...

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NBV’s new grants committee is paying off for the borough

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 22, 2025

Councilwoman Karen Jones has been leading the committee, with several helpers, to bring money to the borough. More grant dollars will hopefully be coming to North Belle Vernon soon. Since council crea...