Magic and laughter in North Belle Vernon

Kalani Thompson, 3, of Monessen laughs while helping magician Steve Haberman during his “Be Creative and Color Our World” show Tuesday morning at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. The event, part of Belle Vernon Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, drew a crowd of children and parents for an hour of tricks and laughter. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Juneteenth event celebrates history, promotes unity

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 20, 2025

It was hosted by Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport. Music, games and dancing were part of festivities Thursday as Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport held its sixth annual Juneteenth celebration. Ju...

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Penn Highlands Healthcare announces layoffs

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 20, 2025

Thirty-six jobs will be cut at the Mon Valley facility and in Connellsville. Some staff members at two regional hospitals operated by Penn Highlands Healthcare have been let go. On Wednesday, the Clea...

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Man accused of killing Jennah Seibert ordered to stand trial

June 20, 2025

Dorian Jeri-Greene was arrested last month after allegedly selling stolen jewelry in Florida. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Moments after District Judge Wayne Vlasic on Thursday ordered Dorian Jeri-Gr...

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EF construction progresses during summer break

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

June 20, 2025

Ten second-floor rooms at the high school have already been completed. Work is progressing at Elizabeth Forward High School now that classes have adjourned for summer. The school board approved severa...

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Riverfest to kick off summer concert series

June 20, 2025

The music festival will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Monongahela Aquatorium. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Monongahela Aquatorium will kick off its 2025 summer concert offerings with its second-ev...

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Charleroi Lions scholarship winners

June 20, 2025

The Charleroi Lions Club honored its 2024-25 senior scholarship winners at its annual awards night banquet. This year's awardees are Matthew Burkholder, son of Daniel and Jody Burkholder; Fernanda And...