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May 22, 2025

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Here is a photo of the 1958-59 McKeesport Leon’s Bar basketball team. The team had 55 wins-10 losses and was coached by Eddie Stanko. Their statistics include Braddock Salvation Army League-second half league and playoff champions, McKeesport YMCA League, undefeated league and playoff champions, split two games with California University of Pennsylvania, now Penn West Players. They also played the Globetrotter Harlem Satellites and Pittsburgh Steelers. Pictured, front row, are Sonny McGrew, Da...

Huge response at Elizabeth Township data center town hall
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Huge response at Elizabeth Township data center town hall
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2026
More than 200 people showed up, with many expressing opposition to the proposal. Opposition was voiced, petitions were signed and people were escorted out of the room by police during a public hearing...
Friends of Monessen Public Library celebrate America’s 250th birthday
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Friends of Monessen Public Library celebrate America’s 250th birthday
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 14, 2026
The annual luncheon featured a historic and patriotic theme. What’s a birthday party without decorations, good food, music and a room full of friends? The Friends of the Monessen Public Library had al...
BVA board hears public concerns over elementary school project
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BVA board hears public concerns over elementary school project
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2026
Classroom sizes and a potential tax increase were among the issues raised. Residents raised questions about educational and safety concerns that could arise from an elementary school project during Tu...
Cruelty, neglect charges filed after death of 21 cats
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Cruelty, neglect charges filed after death of 21 cats
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 14, 2026
A woman told police that her boyfriend was responsible for taking care of the animals. A Charleroi man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after police discovered 21 dead cats inside a West Newton...
Breeze Airways to fly out of Arnold Palmer airport
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Breeze Airways to fly out of Arnold Palmer airport
October 14, 2026
The change comes after Spirit Airlines shut down in May. By the MVI Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe has landed a new airline to serve passengers, five months after Spirit Airlines went ban...
Living History tours in McKeesport bring past to life
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Living History tours in McKeesport bring past to life
October 14, 2026
The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Museum hosted its 12th annual McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery living history tour. Walking tours of the cemetery were held Oct. 3-4 and at the center Oct....