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June 21, 2025

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

Monongahela library to hold special events on Wednesday

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue.

Cooling off in Mingo Creek
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June 9, 2026
Wearing swim goggles and taking refuge from the heat, Kole Carter, 9, of California floats in the cool waters Monday afternoon at Mingo Creek County Park. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
6 tornadoes confirmed in area
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2026
Peak winds of 110 mph were recorded Saturday near Cokeburg and Ellsworth. Two days after severe thunderstorms battered Southwestern Pennsylvania, thousands of residents remained without electricity Mo...
Dispute arises over attempted sale of Forward Township property
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2026
No bids have been received, so the parcel must be advertised again. Questions about township- owned property recently advertised for sale through sealed bids led to a contentious exchange Monday, as r...
Charleroi couple has charges dismissed in child welfare case
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By By TIM MADDOCKS For the MVI 
June 9, 2026
The father remains in custody on ICE detainer. A Washington County judge dismissed all felony charges last week against a Charleroi couple arrested in February in a child welfare case that began with ...
Blessing Of The Animals This Saturday
Around The Valley, Latest News
June 9, 2026
The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 511 Fayette Ave., Rostraver Township, will hold the 11th annual blessing of the animals at 10 a.m. Saturday. Everyone is welcome, and all pets are invite...
Summer on Main Block Party returns Thursday to downtown Monongahela
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June 9, 2026
The event is being organized by the Women in Business of Monongahela. For the MVI Main Street in Monongahela will once again come alive with music, shopping, food and family-friendly entertainment dur...