Young writers get published
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June 4, 2025

Young writers get published

Rostraver Elementary School fifth-graders in the Belle Vernon Area School District crafted entries for the “2024-25 Wander in the Woods” contest through Scholastic Young Writers. The contest required students to write a story consisting of 100 words or less, and their entries were judged on imagination and creativity as well as originality and use of language. These student authors were selected to have their poems formally published in a copy of the “Wander in the Woods 2024-2025” book ...

Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
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Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
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Chelsey Borne of Belle Vernon and Mitchell Fincik of Perryopolis portrayed Mary and Joseph in a Living Nativity Friday evening at Harmony Acres Dairy Farm in Washington Township. The event was present...
Donora honors Rands as his time as police chief nears end
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
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Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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The event has been a tradition in the West Mifflin Area School District for the past decade. West Mifflin Area families attended an annual tradition at the school district’s middle school — its Sensit...
Another blast of winter in the forecast
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By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
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Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
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Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
December 13, 2025
The improvements are focused on “maintaining reliable service and protecting public health.” For the MVI Pennsylvania American Water is investing in critical infrastructure improvements to strengthen ...