Little princesses get royal treatment

Beyla Grismore, Allanah Gray, Tatum Hoover, Gelayah Johnson, Riley Mahoney, and Giavanna DiFonso pose for a photo during the Mon Valley YMCA Princess Academy on Wednesday afternoon in Carroll Township. The girls, between ages 3 to 5, are part of the afternoon group of the weeklong camp, where participants celebrate a different princess each day, learn etiquette, decorate crowns, and enjoy themed activities like magic rose-making and a photo shoot. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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FAMILY FUN AT THE SPRAY PARK

July 11, 2025

Amari Dawson, 4, is lifted by her aunt Alexis Ashley of McKeesport, left, as her other aunt Mari’onna Dawson joins in Thursday afternoon at the Renzie Spray Ground at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport. ...

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Candidate for Charleroi council won’t accept nomination

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 11, 2025

Chris Kennedy dropped out of the race rather than challenge a petition questioning his residency. Four hours before a petition was filed to prevent him from appearing on the ballot for a seat on Charl...

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Monessen mayor considers new advisory board for EMS services

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

July 11, 2025

The city also received approval to join the state’s STMP Program. At council’s work session Thursday, Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer discussed the state of Mon Valley EMS, the city’s emergency services prov...

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EF High School project roughly half done

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 11, 2025

District officials dispelled a rumor that classes won’t be able to start until November. Several discussions were held about construction at Elizabeth Forward High School during Wednesday’s school boa...

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Time’s up for lengthy public comments at Westmoreland commissioners meetings

July 11, 2025

A three-minute time limit is now being enforced. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Westmoreland County commissioners have no time for excessive talk. Responding to what they said was a growing level of...

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Man charged with slaying during drug deal gone ‘sideways’

July 11, 2025

Police say Daevone Brown of McKeesport shot Christopher Kovach of Ohio in the head. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Police have made an arrest in the slaying last month of an Ohio man found shot in the he...