ISMA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

The Italian Society of Mutual Aid (ISMA) of Monessen named Kendra Jones as its $1,000 scholarship winner for 2025. Kendra is a Monessen High School 2025 graduate, where she was class salutatorian. She is the daughter of Erica and Jeff Jones of Monessen. Pictured with Kendra from left, are ISMA Treasurer Fred Naccarato and President Donald Smith. Submitted

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Popcorn, chocolate & strawberry ice cream join turkey as students’ favorite dishes for Thanksgiving

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 26, 2025

Kindergarten students learned about the holiday, including the value of gratitude, at Charleroi Elementary Center. Before most families started prepping their Thanksgiving menus, the kindergartners at...

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MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sound of gunshot prompts lockdown

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 26, 2025

Police investigated and determined there was no danger to the community. Monessen schools temporarily went on a lockdown Tuesday as a precautionary measure after a gunshot was heard in the area. Super...

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Holidays mark busy season at McKeesport bakery

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

November 26, 2025

Minerva Bakery, a community favorite for more than a century, is working overtime to make sure Thanksgiving orders are ready. As families in the Mon Valley get ready for Thanksgiving dinner, Minerva B...

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EF School District sues insurance company

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 26, 2025

The legal action alleges “continued failure” by CM Regent to fund construction work at the high school. The construction drama continues at Elizabeth Forward High School. The school district announced...

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Thankful for life’s big — and small — blessings

November 26, 2025

By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor On Thanksgiving, it’s customary to remember all the things that you’re thankful for. Of course, everyone always gives thanks for the big things — family, food, your he...

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‘Pass the Turkey’ provides food for EF families

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 26, 2025

Organizer Crista Scalfari said they fed 72 families this year. The 11th annual “Pass the Turkey” initiative that feeds K-12 families for Thanksgiving took place Monday at Elizabeth Forward Middle Scho...